Rebirth Into My Second Chance

The guy with the gold chain took me to a place called Crestview Metropolis, a suburban mansion estate I'd hardly ever ventured out to the suburbs and had no idea such estates existed.

I'd seen the Hilton family's ancestral home in the city center, sprawling over 3000 square feet, which I thought was the height of luxury.

But entering this suburban estate was like climbing a mountain. The whole place was essentially a mountain that had been transformed into an estate.

Even those living up on the mountain had to drive everywhere, making any romantic relationships practically long-distance.

It really made me think, some people live in a different world altogether.

"This is one of our lady's residences she uses when she travels. She's taken a fancy to staying in Crestview Metropolis lately and has brought us out with her. Meeting her, Dr. Claire, is a privilege."

I didn't respond. He was being so mysterious about his boss, constantly hinting at how delicate she was.

I was just there for the ride in the bulletproof car.

It was built similar to the one Max used to rescue me that day. Except Max's was a Maybach model, whereas this one was custom-made.

"Nice bulletproof car," I commented.

The guy with the gold chain beamed with pride. "Oh, absolutely. This car was custom-made specifically for our lady. Not just anyone can have this. There's only one in the world. Our lady thinks highly of you, which is why I was sent to pick you up in this car." I just hummed in response.

The ride to the top of the mountain took a while, and with it being winter, it was especially chilly up there.

Apart from some servants, there was hardly anyone around.

I followed the guy with the gold chain until we reached a part of the mansion. "Dr. Claire, please wait here. I'll go and inform our lady of your arrival."

But after a while, he was abruptly thrown out by two stern-looking bodyguards.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry. It's just that Dr. Claire was so busy, which is why she's late."

I didn't hear the lady speak, but the bodyguard said, "The lady said she would have been long gone by now."

The guy with the gold chain was kneeling at the doorstep. As I approached, he shook his head at me, signaling me not to come closer.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

"If this is just about playing sick, then please just send me back."

I announced at the door to the lady's room.

I didn't expect her to pay me any mind, but to my surprise, she said, "Come in."

It turned out the lady had specifically come for me.

As I stepped in, passing the guy with the gold chain, I heard him mutter, "Why is the lady treating her differently?"

When I entered, I saw a screen

blocking the view of the bedroome

As I approached the screen, the woman behind it said, "Don'tcome any closer."

I stopped immediately.

Then, after a sigh, she said, "Well, we were bound to meet sooner or later."

While I was still puzzled, she added, "You should call me sister. Come in." Sister?

Taking a step further, I saw a woman with long hair lounging in a chaise, two maids at her side handing her a heater, and offering one to me as well, gesturing for me to sit across from her.

"Surprised I called you here?"

I remained silent.

"It's simple. Your father, Clayton Floyd, is also my father."

Her words were blunt, causing me to frown. She then looked at me with disdain and said, "You took care of

Richard, so I made a point of coming back from abroad to thank you."

I stood up, startled.