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.

to ask Amanda where she heard the rumor when the CEO’s exclusive elevator

assistant, Rosita, and several department heads walked

Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve reached

man dressed in a luxurious suit and exuding a

were deep and three–dimensional, his appearance stunningly beautiful, his

elegance and indifference

suddenly

slightly turn and extend his hand

delicate white hand was placed in his

tighter, leading the woman out.

woman’s face, a sudden realization dawned upon her,

she bore a resemblance to his first love. Not an exact replica, but their eyebrows

discovery alone was enough for Eleanor

entertained the notion that Bernard might have harbored some affection for her, but she had never anticipated that he

merely as

pang of heartache surged within her, swiftly followed by a

Eleanor’s condition and immediately asked with concern, “Eleanor, what’s the matter? Are you feeling

and Jeannie wanted to continue asking,

to look at them, her hand on the