Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 197

Max was the definition of cool under pressure, never rattled no matter how stormy things got.

But me? I was a wreck, especially since Richard had become unrecognizable and terrifying.

"Richard, I can't go with you." I'd never confess to him that I had been reborn or that in my past life, he had ordered a hit on me. Wasn't he the real enemy?

Yet, Richard had ensnared me with love, blinding me to the truth. A shiver ran down my spine.

"Are you afraid of me? Claire, I've looked after you since we were kids. Was all my affection a lie? What kind of poison has Max been feeding you, making you hide behind him instead of coming to me?" Richard's frail frame belied the intensity of his presence. His sunken cheeks and hollow eyes made him look almost vampiric.

I said, "Richard, I'll listen to your explanation one last time."

"There's nothing to explain. My lawyer will handle it. Today, you only have to choose. Max or me?" Richard was forcing my hand.

you think?" I

keeping the baby?" Richard's words shocked everyone present, especially

of the Hilton family? Claire, the Hilton family is an elite dynasty. They'll never acknowledge the child. Only by

of Richard's mouth. And it clicked why he always insisted I was mentally ill, wanting to send me to a therapist, even a mental

was just another pawn in his game. He wanted to destroy Max, using me as the weapon. Without me, Max was invincible, with no

business," I said, but Max seemed to disagree, taking my hand and looking at me with questioning

deal with you. Don't get

then you and Max can watch how I'll topple the Hilton

relief. But Max quickly led me to his car, strapping me in before stepping

asked confusedly, "Why are we going to the

asked eagerly, "Is what Richard said

hadn't taken the birth control pills Eaton had given me. We had had sex just two days ago. It was

his anger stemmed from

Richard. I'm not pregnant. I've taken the pills Eaton gave me. And we just had sex two days ago. How