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 the rumor when the CEO’s exclusive elevator suddenly opened.

several department heads walked out

“Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve

the voice faded, a man dressed in a luxurious suit and exuding a cold

appearance stunningly beautiful, his body slim and tall, and his temperament elegant.

painting, blending elegance and indifference in one,

a glance, her heart suddenly tightening. Why was he at VitaLife Global?

Bernard slightly turn and extend his hand into the elevator.

a delicate white hand was placed in his palm.

tighter, leading the

realization dawned upon her, elucidating why Bernard had been

resemblance to his first love. Not an exact replica,

alone was enough for Eleanor to confront the

harbored some affection for her, but she had never anticipated that

merely as

surged within her, swiftly followed by a torrent of pain that drained the color

concern, “Eleanor, what’s the matter?

asking, but Rosita came over with the two

at them, her hand on the