Rebirth Into My Second Chance

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."

Claude wasn't 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 himself.

"Alright. I'll be careful," Max assured me.

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

It had been half 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 how someone I used to can't stand has turned into a close friend I can spill my guts to.

Upon arriving at her classroom, I was surprised to find her teacher was my old friend, Allen Ramsey. The way she looked at Allen was filled with admiration and longing, much like how she once looked at Claude.

Shaking 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 to give a lecture?"

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

"The buzz around Evergreen Health Center in Crestview Metropolis would suggest otherwise," Allen remarked, inviting me in. But I

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nature didn't fit such occasions.

Just as I was about to leave, Allen told his class, "Looks like your teacher's got to chat up another teacher. You can take off early."

Catching up to me with his books, Allen's presence made me stop, "Actually, I'm here to see your student, Kate."

Just then, Kate emerged, her face lighting up upon seeing me waiting. She hurried over.

Seeing her, Allen's expression fell, "So it wasn't a visit for me but for Kate."

Linking arms with me, Kate walked alongside me through the campus, "What brought you out of Evergreen Health Center? I thought you'd never leave." "Guess there are still a lot of things for me to deal with. I needed your help with something today," I remarked.

Hearing this, Kate glanced at Allen, "Professor Ramsey, Claire has something to discuss with me. Are you sure you want to stick around?"

Allen made a resigned gesture, "Guess I'll visit Evergreen Health Center some other time."

Once Allen left, Kate let out a sigh, "Professor Ramsey is usually so stern during lectures; to the students he's this imposing figure. But today, he ended class early for you. And he's so relaxed and youthful around you, Claire, is there something going on between you two?"