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."

to even greet me today showed how much he wanted to lay low before seizing everything for

be careful," Max

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

of assisting me in the future. It was weird how someone I used to can't stand has turned into a close friend I can

Ramsey. The way she looked at Allen was filled with admiration and longing,

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

around, "I'm

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declined. My reserved, low-kenet

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didn't fit

to leave, Allen told his class, "Looks like your teacher's got to chat up another teacher. You can take

up to me with his books, Allen's presence made me