A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 5

Sophie briefly introduced herself, and after exchanging pleasantries, she accompanied Bernard and Rosita to the CEO’s office.

Jeannie craned her neck to catch a glimpse of the trio, her face displaying unmistakable envy. “On her very first day, Mr. Laurence is personally escorting her! She must be his favorite!”

Amanda placed a comforting hand on Jeannie’s shoulder and explained, “You’re missing the point, dear. She has just returned and assumed the CEO position, which might raise doubts among VitaLife Global’s shareholders. Mr. Laurence escorting her is a way to demonstrate that she has the full support of the Laurence Group.”

Jeannie rested her hands on her chin, still feeling envious, and mused, “And Mr. Laurence is clearing the path for his wife so swiftly as well. How romantic!”

Amanda, full of envy herself, said, “If she wasn’t the chairman’s daughter, there’s no way the most powerful man in A City would be interested in her.”

Jeannie shook her head, “But Ms. Ratliff is impressive in her own right. She’s well–educated, attractive, and so on. Speaking of looks…”

Jeannie glanced at Eleanor, “I noticed that Eleanor looks a bit like the new CEO!”

Amanda leaned in for a closer look, and agreed, “Yeah, you’re right. But I think Eleanor’s even prettier!”

Eleanor, looking pale, muttered “Don’t talk nonsense,” and walked to the bathroom.

Seeing Eleanor’s frail figure, Jeannie was worried, “What’s wrong with Eleanor?”

Amanda let out a derisive snort. “Perhaps she’s envious that she resembles the CEO but doesn’t share the CEO’s destiny!”

Jeannie fell silent, opting not to engage in conversation with Amanda, recognizing her two–faced nature.

way to the bathroom, swiftly taking some

a brief moment to calm herself, she splashed her face with cold water and gazed at her

appeared sickly and gaunt, with hollow cheeks and a

was interrupted as the bathroom door swung open, and Sophie

face boasted a flawless, rosy complexion, and she

also highly educated–a combination of beauty and intelligence, something Eleanor could

suddenly felt inferior, quickly lowered her head, grabbed a paper towel, and turned to

suddenly stopped her.

had done something wrong, and

and a victim, yet in front

her and said with a gentle smile, “You’re an assistant in the CEO’s office,

panic, nodded,

have to hold the general shareholders‘ meeting. Could you

Bernard was still in the office but eventually agreed to help as she was still

her head held high and a confident stride.

looked like a knock–off

stood there, dazed, before pulling herself together and heading to the coffee

made a cup of coffee for Sophie following the chairman’s preferences, hoping that Jeannie and the others would deliver it to the

they had already been called to prepare the conference room,

“Come in.”

came

would be embarrassing to go inside, hesitating for a

it, she immediately saw Sophie