A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 16

Cedric, who had finally snapped out of his shock, quickly called out to him, but he didn’t even turn his head.

Josef watched Bernard’s retreating figure, asking meaningfully, “What’s up with your cousin?”

Cedric laughed, “He’s the only heir to the Laurence Group, so he’s under a lot of pressure, and he has some weird temperaments from time to time. Please don’t mind him.”

After a brief explanation, Cedric lifted his wine glass and apologized on his cousin’s behalf, saying, “I’ll drink one for him as punishment.”

Draining it in one gulp, Cedric put down the glass and gently said, “You guys go ahead, I’ll go check on him.”

He was very polite, and his words were courteous. Josef couldn’t find a reason not to let him go, “Let’s meet up again next time.”

Cedric nodded, put on his shirt and grabbed his coat, then hurried away.

Norene wanted to play another round, but seeing Cedric leaving, she had no choice but to throw her cards away and follow him quickly.

With the departure of these people, the private room became much emptier. Josef rubbed his brow in frustration.

Originally, he had wanted to let Bernard have fun first, and then talk about the project. But before he could bring it up, Bernard had left. How unlucky.

Josef was not in the mood for fun anymore either. He waved his hand and sent everyone else packing.

When everyone had left, he turned to look at Eleanor, his eyes full of confusion, “Do you know Bernard?”

upon learning of their past encounter, he intensified his efforts to make her life difficult.

connection between the two, suggesting

wine stains, creating a contrasting image of both misery and allure against her

raising her hand, she wiped the wine from her face and replied in a flat

Josef had suspected, he leaned down slightly, studying Eleanor intently. “How did

when I had the opportunity to deliver documents to Mr. Laurence, I added something to his drink, hoping that after sleeping with me, I could elevate my social status. However, he saw through my plan and promptly dismissed me. That’s perhaps why he labeled me impure and referred

trash.”

some

and Eleanor might have had

a woman, it’s usually because

she had failed to frame Bernard, which led to him disliking

wanted to have relations

could see his confusion. In a

her past affection, which made Josef somewhat

“I see,”

pulled Eleanor up and held her on his

cold fingers gently wiped away the wine on her face and neck, while casually stroking her at

I never expected you to be

it were

dared not move at all, for fear of triggering

the day I fall in love with you, I’ll be just as

back, kissing her as he said, “I