Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 262

Chapter 262

The next morning, after changing into a fresh outfit, I was about to head downstairs when I noticed Claude Hart discussing work matters with Max.

Hearing my footsteps, both Max and Claude looked up at me. I greeted them with a smile, but Claude quickly lowered his head and said to Max, "Uncle, I'll be leaving now."

Watching his hurried departure, I couldn't help but laugh at myself. Just the other day, he was offering to help, and now he seemed intent on taking over Max's shares. Reflecting on it, I realized how naive I had been.

"Why would you even consider mentoring him?" I asked, sitting next to Max who was busy looking through the papers Claude left behind. He didn't even look up when he answered, "The competition's too weak. I thought it'd be more satisfying to beat him when he's stronger."

I raised an eyebrow at Max, impressed by his confidence. "What? Don't believe me?" he asked.

I shook my head, "It's just that it's easier to dodge a straight shot than a sneak attack."

reluctance to even greet me today showed how much he wanted to lay low before

careful," Max assured

planning to meet Kate today. She helped me out last time, and I haven't had

a year since that incident. I heard Kate had returned to school, studying medicine with the intention of assisting me in the future. It was weird

The way she looked at Allen was filled with admiration and longing, much like how she once looked

to leave when Allen noticed me from the lectern. He set his book down and called out, "Not even a hello? Care to give

"I'm not nearly as skilled

buzz around Evergreen Health Center in Crestview Metropolis would suggest otherwise," Allen remarked, inviting

declined. My reserved, low-kenet

swnevel

fit

as I was about to leave, Allen told his class, "Looks like your teacher's got

with his books, Allen's presence made me stop, "Actually,