A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 17

When Josef heard Eleanor say she could help him get the project, he immediately became interested.

The bidding would start next month, and Josef’s father said that as long as he could get this project, he would give him the heir position.

However, this time the competitor was the Clowers Group from B City, a top company within the country. It would be quite difficult to defeat the Clowers Group professionally. That’s why he wanted to win over Bernard to get the project.

But Bernard was too hard to please.

If he hadn’t begged Cedric for an introduction this time, he wouldn’t even be able to meet the guy.

So, trying to win over Bernard to get the project was almost impossible.

If Eleanor could help him get the project, that would be the best, but…

He asked Eleanor doubtfully, “Since you have Bernard’s secrets, why didn’t you threaten him to achieve your goal?”

Eleanor quickly replied, “I did. I threatened to be his girlfriend, but he disagreed.”

Josef squinted at her, “If he doesn’t agree to your request, threatening him again won’t work, right?”

Eleanor swore, “If he doesn’t agree this time, I’ll send the video to Ms. Ratliff.”

Josef

arched an eyebrow. “So, you’re suggesting this as a way to prevent me from pursuing you?”

that I cannot be with someone I don’t love. If I have genuine feelings for someone, I will naturally take action, just like with Mr. Laurence. However, you’re too hasty, and I refuse to be coerced. So, the best I can do is assist you in

Eleanor would try to explain herself after being confronted, but he didn’t expect her to admit it directly. This revelation made him see her in a

her for her cunning persuasion a few days ago, but

had no interest in wealth or power, yet she was actually captivated by the heir of

in him; she had chosen someone

intelligence, ambition, resources, and strategic thinking, this woman was

over to her, she might be able

“If you

as she was still

was trembling with anger, and

and then take you to do exciting things. But since you’re so repulsed by me now, forget it. After you get the

of the Caporal Group heir more than the

wait until she fell in love with him before

his, Josef wasn’t in

her a hard kiss and then got up and left.

lying on the floor, finally let out a

leaned on the sofa and slowly stood up, her body trembling

frightened by Josef or angry with Bernard, but her

pills from her bag and took several to calm her heart before barely supporting herself

wind felt like lead pouring in, drilling into her dress and making her shiver.

cold, and like a statue, she walked step by step in the direction of home.

far away suddenly drove

Mr. Laurence wants to