Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 206

But the words got stuck in my throat, because deep down, I knew getting close to Richard would be playing with fire.

"Richard, is there anything left for us to talk about? Flowers bloom and wither, and even the most beautiful things can be destroyed, either by natural disasters or by human hands."

I knew he understood that I was referring to how he had destroyed the relationship we once had.

"Claire, you know we're at the bottom of the barrel, always fighting an uphill battle against the elite. I've been trying to pave a way for our future."

"Paving a way by killing me?"

The irony almost made me laugh out loud. Twice in my life, he had tried to kill me. What more was there to say?

"Forget it. If you refuse to see me, so be it. I've had your parents' ashes placed in my garden. They're probably enjoying the view of the poppies," his voice eerily calm, sending shivers down my spine. "Richard, you've gone too far!"

I finally understood why, initially, Max had refused to hand over the ashes to the Hart family. Because in their hands, the ashes would be in danger, just as they were near Richard when with me.

Max with no choice but to

I was about to rush off to confront Richard when Max grabbed

elders are causing a scene at the corporation. Maybe I should go with Ms. Claire; I can protect her." "Old habits die hard," Max muttered

Worry furrowed my brow.

my parents'

got into the car, Max, still worried, arranged for additional bodyguards to follow

Richard's mansion, I realized it had been ages since I last stepped into his

he plant

here? Why bring

respond or step into

you. Will you accept my apology? I never wanted to kill you. You know you're the one I care for

eyes, red

two lifetimes. Even

let her take

QUMS

wrong," he said, a fleeting look of