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 medication for her racing heart, swallowing it without

herself, she splashed her face with cold water and gazed at her reflection

sickly and gaunt, with hollow cheeks and a pale complexion,

bathroom door swung open, and Sophie entered, gracefully striding in

she exuded an air

intelligence, something Eleanor could

Sophie’s gaze, she suddenly felt inferior, quickly lowered her head, grabbed a paper towel,

Sophie suddenly stopped

heart raced as if she had

and a victim, yet in

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

her panic,

to hold the general shareholders‘

hesitated since she knew Bernard was still in the office but eventually agreed to help

showing her appreciation, Sophie left with her head held high and a confident stride.

Eleanor looked like a knock–off version

herself together and heading

Sophie following the chairman’s preferences, hoping that Jeannie and the others would deliver it to the CEO’s

already been called to prepare the conference room, so she had to deliver

“Come in.”

came from inside.

it would be embarrassing to go inside, hesitating for a while before finally mustering the courage to open the

opening it, she immediately saw Sophie