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.

ask Amanda where she heard the rumor when

and several department heads walked out first.

to the people inside, “Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we’ve reached the CEO’s office area. Please

faded, a man dressed in a luxurious suit and exuding a

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

a painting, blending elegance and indifference in one, making

glance, her heart suddenly tightening. Why

was thinking, she saw Bernard slightly turn and extend his hand into the elevator.

hand was placed

tighter, leading the woman

realization dawned upon her, elucidating why Bernard had been willing to purchase

his first love. Not an exact replica,

discovery alone was enough for Eleanor to confront the harsh truth.

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

merely as a replacement.

followed by a torrent of pain that drained the color from

immediately asked with concern, “Eleanor,

to continue asking, but Rosita came

look at them,