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.

couldn’t quite believe it and wanted to ask Amanda where she heard the rumor when the CEO’s exclusive

several department heads walked out first.

“Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve reached the CEO’s office area. Please come in.”

a man dressed in a luxurious suit and exuding a

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

painting, blending elegance and indifference in one, making

suddenly

she saw Bernard slightly turn and extend his hand

was placed in

little tighter, leading the

upon her, elucidating why Bernard had been willing to purchase

resemblance to his first love. Not an exact replica, but their eyebrows and eyes shared some

was enough for Eleanor to

entertained the notion that Bernard might have harbored some affection

as

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

and immediately asked with concern, “Eleanor,

Jeannie wanted to continue asking, but Rosita came over with the two of them.

to look at them, her hand on