Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 240

Chapter 240

Claude seemed rooted to the spot at the doorstep, and for the life of me, I couldn't recall the last time I had seen him.

"You made it. Where's Kate?"

At my question, he furrowed his brows slightly, probably not expecting my first inquiry to be about my former arch-nemesis Kate instead of how he was doing. "She's tied up at the moment, took off to Serenity Bluff with Hannah."

I stepped back to let him in, but he didn't move forward. "Claire, I'll definitely help you with this, consider it making amends for past mistakes." As he spoke, he pulled out a cell phone from his pocket. "This is a new phone, new number. I've saved my and Kate's numbers in it, plus my uncle's. Just a heads up, my uncle might be unreachable for now."

A pang of anxiety hit me, feeling like everything was falling apart.

"Don't panic. Ronald has already headed to Elmwood Springs. The old guard at the Hilton family somehow got wind my uncle was there. They're planning a shareholders' meeting tomorrow, but I'll make sure the Hilton legacy stands firm."

His resolve was as strong as ever, fearless in the face of adversity, except when it came to matters involving me. Back then, he had only trusted Kate, but he was clear-headed and sharp in every other aspect.

about him handling

he said he'd do

was a good chance to sniff out any surveillance I hadn't yet

phone would definitely bring

Claude's reluctance to enter must have its reasons. Even a lawyer would heighten their vigilance

Kate away right after I met her

eye on Kate for me, Claude. I'm worried Hannah might hurt

knew I was dragging them too deep into this mess, considering they had no

owed me from a past life and should

you want to say to me, Claire?" Claude suddenly looked down at the

I'd never seen him put

more concerned

able to reach him all day," confessed, my voice breaking and my eyes welling up as I looked at

like how I once felt about Claude. Only

linger too long, unsure if Richard had realized Claude was now involved on

of mine,