After her rebirth

Everyone knew Nathan's gift was just like Clara's, but nobody had told him it was inappropriate. The only reason? No one had a clue.

Elodie's perfectly maintained face froze for a second, her voice cool, "Katniss and I don't get along. She clicks with Aurora, not me. How would I know anything?"

"But Katniss is your daughter. Why don't you care about her at all?" Nathan felt a heavy weight in his chest.

"If Katniss were as thoughtful and sensible as Clara, and didn't pull those stunts, wouldn't I care about her? She brought this on herself." Elodie's tone was sharp, but worried about the impact on Nathan's health, she softened a bit, "If I had to choose, I'd pick Clara."

"Just act like before. Clara's still your little sister, and Katniss never existed." Elodie sounded tired.

Clara was the one who could keep the Manners family thriving, while Katniss was just trouble.

Elodie just wanted a peaceful life. Was that so wrong?

Lucas frowned and said in a deep voice, "Nathan, drop it. Are you really gonna upset Mom over Katniss?"

Nathan frowned slightly, then went quiet.

In the hallway back to the private room, Katniss adjusted her shawl, her long hair falling gracefully around her face.

Katniss said softly, "No need to tell Maximilian about what just happened."

Conrad's eyes flashed with confusion, but he quickly nodded. "Okay."

Oliver almost hit her head. If it had happened, it would've been serious.

If it were another woman, she would definitely tell Maximilian and have him back her up.

After a few steps, Katniss saw someone at the end of the hallway and quickly walked over. "Felix."

Seeing her, Felix's eyes lit up. "Katniss, there you are. I've got a car ready to take you and Wesley back. Maximilian had something to do and went back to the car first. He asked me to wait for you at the door." "Okay, Felix." Katniss responded sweetly.

Following Felix, they took the elevator to the first floor and waited for the car at the entrance.

As soon as Katniss reached the entrance, she saw Oliver's family in the lobby.

Seeing Katniss, Clara immediately clung to Desmond's arm and said worriedly, "It's so cold outside, but Katniss has to wait for a car. It's so pitiful. Why don't we drive her back?"

Desmond glanced at Katniss, her slender figure annoying him.

Frowning, he refused.

"No need. Even if we drive her, Katniss won't appreciate it," Desmond replied.

"It's okay, I don't mind. Katniss is just stubborn but soft-hearted. She won't do anything to me." Clara's eyes were pure, she blinked and said, "Besides, let's just say I'm test-driving the car you gave me." Then, Clara let go of Desmond's arm and ran to the entrance.

Clara flicked her hair, smiled sweetly, and deliberately showed off the luxury car key in her hand. "This is the Starry Night Hotel. You can't get a cab here. Need a ride? It's my birthday, and Desmond gave me a new car. Let's test it out." Katniss didn't even turn her head, automatically tuning out Clara's words.

Clara's blatant and subtle flaunting was something she had seen too many times in her past life.

Katniss felt a calmness inside.

Seeing Katniss ignore her, Clara didn't let it bother her. She stepped closer and quickly said, "Katniss, you should just leave for good and never come back. After all these years, you should know by now that Mom and Dad only see me as their daughter, and the brothers only see me as their sister."

Clara continued, "When it comes to scheming and ability, you're no match for me. What's the point of all your efforts? Just admit defeat and go back to the countryside. Otherwise, I have ways to make sure you can't stay here." "You finally dropped the act?" A cold light flashed in Katniss's eyes as she glanced at Clara's face. "You should look in the mirror and see how ugly your smug face is. But, Clara, what are you so proud of? You're taking all the trash I don't want. Since you want it, then be a good trash can and hold onto it! As for driving me out of Luminous City, who do you think you are?"

Clara's face twisted with rage.

Suddenly, two black luxury cars pulled up at the entrance. Conrad stepped forward and opened the back door, "Please get in."

From Clara's angle, she couldn't see the face, only vaguely seeing a man sitting inside, revealing half a figure, a long hand reaching out to hold Katniss, the sapphire cufflinks on the suit gleaming coldly.

Just half a figure exuded an aura of supreme nobility and inviolability.

The man's face was hidden in the darkness, so Clara couldn't see clearly.

Katniss reached out to hold Maximilian's hand, lifted her leg to get in the car. Conrad blocked Clara's view, quickly closed the door, the whole process smooth and seamless.

Felix heard everything, his cold eyes swept over Clara, "Stay away from her. She's not someone you should mess with."

After speaking, Felix and Conrad got into the second black car.

By the time Clara reacted, only the tail lights of the luxury cars were visible in the distance.

So someone came to pick up Katniss?

And it was a luxury car, a classic Rolls-Royce.

Clara looked down at the slightly inferior car key in her hand and bit her lip.

Who was the man in the car?

Could it be Maximilian?

No, Maximilian was getting married, his wife must be from a prominent family, how could he still be interested in Katniss and get involved with her? Someone called her from behind, "Clara!"

The Manners family had just arrived at the entrance of the Starry Night Hotel. Simon looked worried, "Did Katniss say something nasty to you again?"

"No, Simon, when I came over, Katniss was just getting in the car." Clara was stunned, her expression then became somewhat gloomy. She hooked her arm around Desmond's and hesitated. "I thought Katniss came by herself, so I wanted to drive her, but a luxury car picked her up. I saw the license plate, it wasn't the one Maximilian usually uses."

"Katniss seemed to be in a bad mood today, did something happen to her? I hope she doesn't do anything foolish," Clara said.

Hearing Clara's words, everyone couldn't help but think of the news about Maximilian getting married.

Oliver and Elodie's faces immediately darkened.

A few days ago, they heard that Katniss was trying to get close to Maximilian. Now that he was getting married and she had no chance, was she trying to latch onto someone else? Oliver's face turned livid, "Shameless!"

Just after being rejected by Desmond, she turned to cozy up to Desmond's older brother, and now she was messing around with some other man.

Nathan coughed a few times, then suddenly asked, "Clara, did you see who the man in the car was?"