Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 231

Then, out of nowhere, Max nipped at the palm of my hand and pulled me in closer. "Sleep," he murmured.

With not much choice left, I gave in to sleep.

By the break of dawn, Max had vanished, and my room was locked tight.

Sitting up in bed, I gazed out at the sky, feeling a tad helpless. That's when Helen knocked and announced, "Ms. Claire, Miss Kate has come to visit."

I spun around, surprised. Max, always a mix of sharp words and a soft heart.

Kate stood at the doorway, eyeing my 'cage' with disdain. "Doesn't seem like you're any better off than I am."

I shrugged, turning away. "At least you have your freedom."

Kate crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe with a scoff. "Out with it. Why am I here? You don't seem like you're in the mood for jokes."

"I just wanted someone to humiliate, to keep the loneliness at bay," I replied with a smirk.

flared instantly. "What's that

the servants, trying to spot if any were

they all seemed unfazed, except for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire,

No, I wanted her here for my entertainment. Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment." Helen sighed, reluctantly unlocking the door, but Kate refused to step inside. "Why should I entertain

kidnapping stunt. I have enough evidence to send you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting

said, "Helen, fetch some ice cubes. It's rather warm in here, and I reckon the air conditioning might not

know I'm on my period today, making me eat

too well, always aware of how she acted out in

wanted to torment you? Helen, why haven't you brought

went off with a servant to fetch the ice, and I promptly

are you out of your

whispering, "I was just putting on a

how you ask for help?" she

you did kidnap me. That's a

fell silent, unable

your help. Did you hear about those pregnant ladies showing up as burnt corpses in Crestview Metropolis

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