Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 298

Chapter 298

I thought the story of the farmer and the snake was about me and Kate. Turns out, it was really about Max and Claude.

We were brought to Claude's mansion, a place all too familiar to me. The rooms, the decor-everything was unchanged. Except now, it felt lifeless, as if the warmth had been sucked out of it.

Claude stood in front of us, carefully removing the black hood from my head. He then pinched my cheek playfully. "This morning, when Uncle had me kneeling in the chapel, you didn't even come to look."

I stared at him, words failing me. Claude was never simple. He had bided his time with Max, never truly loyal, like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Claude, get your hands off Claire! Who do you think you are?" Kate was furious, wriggling against her bonds to get at him.

"Kate, if it weren't for you, I'd be marrying Claire today. It's all your fault!" Claude's eyes suddenly turned red with anger.

grabbed Kate by the throat, cutting off her

go." I tried to keep my voice steady, avoiding a

confrontation with him.

let her go." With just a glance from Claude, someone dragged Kate away and tossed her

as they threw her in. "Are

untying my hands and

ropes. "Does it hurt? If I hadn't done this, you'd

a moment, I truly worried for Max and his misplaced

any idea how much Max has done for you? He wants you to take over Hilton Holdings." tried stalling, glancing at the clock. It was already ten. Max

want you, Claire. Is that so wrong?" Claude's eyes softened to pleading, a stark contrast to

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