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."

the type to be easily satisfied. His reluctance to even greet me today showed how much he wanted to lay low before seizing everything for

careful," Max assured

I stood up, "I'm planning to meet Kate today. She helped me out last time, and I haven't had the chance to

with the intention of assisting me in the future. It was weird how someone I used to can't

her teacher was my old friend, Allen Ramsey. The way she looked at Allen was filled with admiration and longing, much

me from the lectern. He set his book

paused and turned around, "I'm not nearly as skilled as

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declined. My reserved, low-kenet

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fit such

like your teacher's got to chat up another

made me stop, "Actually, I'm here to see your