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?”

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

but he didn’t expect her to admit it directly. This revelation made him see her in a new light.

days ago, but

Eleanor had no interest in wealth or power, yet she was actually captivated by

showed no interest in him; she

resources, and strategic thinking, this woman was

she might be able to help him get this project. But…

him, “If you fail, I’ll

long as she was still around,

trembling with anger, and she gritted her teeth, “Don’t

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

of the Caporal Group heir more than the

project, he was willing to wait until she fell in love with

Eleanor would eventually be his, Josef wasn’t in a hurry

gave her a hard kiss and then got

the floor, finally let out a sigh of relief.

and slowly stood up, her body trembling and

didn’t know if she was frightened by Josef or angry with Bernard, but

out some pills from her bag and took several to calm her heart before barely

of winter, and the cold wind felt like lead pouring in, drilling into her dress and making her shiver.

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

parked not far away suddenly drove up to her,

and respectfully said, “Ms. Shultz, Mr. Laurence wants to meet you.” Eleanor seemed not to hear and