A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 4

“What? What?”

Jeannie seemed to have heard some earth–shattering secret and excitedly pulled Amanda. “Isn’t it said that Mr. Laurence isn’t interested in women? He actually had a first love? And she’s the soon–to–be CEO of our company?“-

Amanda laughed and patted Jeannie’s hand. “You don’t even know this little bit of gossip in the social circle, how can you survive in the CEO’s office?”

Jeannie hurriedly pulled Amanda’s sleeve and acted cute: “Please tell me!”

Amanda lowered her voice and shared, “Mr. Laurence and the chairman’s daughter were childhood friends who grew up together. It’s rumored that five years ago, Mr. Laurence proposed to Ms. Ratliff. However, she declined his proposal in favor of focusing on her studies, leading to some conflict between them. They haven’t been in contact for the past five years. But as soon as she returned to the country, Mr. Laurence personally went to the airport to pick her up. This is sufficient evidence of Mr. Laurence’s deep affection for this female CEO.”

Jeannie gasped, covering her mouth with excitement in her eyes. “Oh my God! That’s such an enviable love story!”

Eleanor’s breath caught in her throat, and her complexion gradually drained of color.

So, Bernard had terminated their arrangement as lovers prematurely due to his first love’s return.

But if he already had feelings for someone else, why had he purchased her for a single night without any hesitation five years ago?

And even after sleeping with her once, he forced her to sign a lover’s agreement.

Moreover, every time he made love with her, he went crazy, unable to control himself.

believe it and wanted to ask Amanda where she heard

Rosita, and several department heads walked out first.

inside, “Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve reached the CEO’s office

the voice faded, a man dressed in a luxurious suit

his appearance stunningly beautiful, his body slim

a nobleman from a painting, blending elegance and indifference in one, making

a glance, her heart suddenly tightening. Why was

she was thinking, she saw Bernard slightly turn and extend his

hand was placed in his

a little tighter,

the woman’s face, a sudden realization dawned upon her, elucidating why Bernard had been willing to purchase her for a single night.

she bore a resemblance to his first love. Not an exact

discovery alone was enough for Eleanor to confront the harsh truth.

some affection for her,

merely as a replacement.

swiftly followed by a torrent of pain that drained the color from

and immediately asked with concern, “Eleanor, what’s the matter?

Jeannie wanted to continue asking, but Rosita came over with the two

look at them,