After her rebirth

Katniss stood in the doorway, her eyes blazing as she saw Maximilian for the first time.

A cool breeze stirred, making Maximilian's black shirt flutter and showing off the sculpted contours of his waist. His hair, damp with sweat, fell messily over his piercing, narrow eyes.

Seeing Katniss return, Maximilian's lips curved into a slight smile.

Katniss's heart skipped a beat. Tonight, Maximilian looked absolutely captivating.

After a quiet exhale, Katniss stepped inside.

She noticed some professional rehab equipment next to him.

Clearly, he had consulted a rehab doctor.

"I thought you said training starts next week. Why did you start today?" Katniss asked, puzzled.

Starting early could help him get used to it sooner, but his leg wasn't fully healed yet. Training now would be tough and painful.

Maximilian replied, "I've been sitting for too long. I wanted to stand up sooner."

Katniss lowered her gaze, her eyes tracing the length of Maximilian's straight, strong legs.

Her clear eyes gleamed briefly. Even in a wheelchair, Maximilian exuded effortless command and control.

But who wouldn't want to stand tall and meet others' gaze?

"Wow, you're so tall when you stand!" Katniss extended her hand above her head, "Look, you're this much taller than me!"

Wearing flat shoes, she only reached Maximilian's chest.

The closer she stood, the more she felt the intense aura emanating from Maximilian. Maximilian's lips twitched. He propped himself on the railing with one hand and used the other to ruffle her hair, "Don't be picky. Eat everything Mira prepares."

"Got it, got it." Katniss puffed her cheeks, looking a bit defiant.

Then she ran off into the hall.

Katniss didn't glance back. She knew that someone as proud as Maximilian wouldn't want anyone to see him struggling and in pain during his rehab training.

After Katniss left, Maximilian stood still for a few seconds.

Then he pressed his lips tightly, moved his long, straight legs, enduring the excruciating pain that seemed to pierce his very bones, taking one step at a time.

Katniss returned to her room and started preparing medicine for Cecilia.

After finishing, she called Cecilia. Tomorrow was Saturday, and it was best for Cecilia to

take the medicine as soon as possible for the best treatment effect.

On the other end, Cecilia lamented, "My dad has restricted my freedom! It's so unbearable. I've been lying down all afternoon."

Katniss pondered for a moment before saying, "Give me your address, and I'll bring it to you."

Cecilia exclaimed, "Katniss, you're so awesome!" Then she gave her the address.

When Katniss went out and looked at the yard, Maximilian was already gone.

The rehab equipment had been neatly stowed away.

Mira happened to come out of the kitchen. Seeing Katniss looking outside, she smiled

and said, "Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton went to the company."

Katniss casually replied, "Oh."

So late, and he still went to the company?

Just finished training and didn't rest much.

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Indeed, a relentless capitalist.

After saying goodbye to Mira, Katniss went out.

Cecilia's home was in an upscale villa community. Although not as grand as Golden Crest Estates, it was still beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Katniss transferred buses once and arrived quickly.

She was about to call Cecilia when she saw a girl walking out of The Thorne Villa.

The distance and the dim sky made it hard to see her face.

But she could feel the girl's elegant vibe. Judging by her figure and attire, she seemed older than Cecilia.

Katniss almost instantly figured out who she was.

Maximilian's future fiancée, Yasmin Thorne.

Katniss's curiosity was piqued. She moved closer, trying to get a better look at Yasmin's face.

But before she could, a car pulled up in front of Yasmin. Someone opened the door, and the car quickly drove away.

Katniss clicked her tongue, feeling a bit disappointed.

At that moment, a warm voice spoke, "You must be Katniss. Cecilia asked me to come get you."

It was Cecilia's butler. Katniss thanked him and followed him to Cecilia's room.noveldrama

As soon as Cecilia saw her, she wanted to rush over, but both Katniss and the butler stopped her.

"Don't you want your foot to heal?" Katniss pressed her down, handed her the medicine, and explained how to use it.

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Katniss held her hand, checked her pulse, and sighed, "Stop staying up until three in

the morning. Avoid spicy food for now."

Cecilia's eyes widened in alarm, "You're uncanny. How did you know I stay up until three?"

"I have my ways." Katniss smiled mysteriously, her eyes gleaming, before asking, "Was that your cousin Yasmin who just left?"

Cecilia nodded, curiously sniffing the medicine, and answered Katniss. "My cousin is amazing. She speaks four languages, always tops her exams, never below the top three, and she's beautiful and strong. She's interning at the Thorne family company now. I heard she handled several successful projects as soon as she joined."

"I grew up in her shadow. Every time my dad scolded me, he compared me to her, saying he'd be satisfied if I were even a tenth as good as Yasmin."

Katniss knew about Yasmin's impressive resume. Even the usually arrogant Desmond couldn't help but praise her.

He even said that if anyone in the world deserved Maximilian, it would be Yasmin. "By the way, I also heard that my uncle wants Yasmin to marry Maximilian, the mysterious tycoon of Luminous City who controls both the Hamilton and Boleyn families. I think they're crazy. Everyone knows Maximilian doesn't have long to live and is confined to a wheelchair. My uncle actually wants Yasmin to marry him!" Cecilia shook her head, utterly baffled.

Although not as wealthy as Maximilian, the Thorne family was still a notable and prestigious family.

Were all the excellent rich young men in Luminous City dead?

Could they not find someone deserving of Yasmin?

Katniss's eyelashes fluttered, and she coughed unnaturally, "But I heard that Maximilian

is already married."

And Maximilian's wife was standing right before Cecilia.

Cecilia gasped, "Maximilian is married? How could I not know such important gossip? That's not possible. Is my uncle planning to make Yasmin a mistress and ruin someone's family? Although my uncle loves money, doing that isn't right." Living in Golden Crest Estates, Cecilia had no reason to doubt Katniss's intelligence. It had to be accurate!

"They had a secret wedding, no ceremony. The other party is still in school." Katniss hastily made up, "It's said that Maximilian loves his wife very much and keeps it low- key to avoid kidnapping, so it's not public!"

Cecilia exclaimed in admiration, "Katniss, you're amazing! How do you know so much?"