A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 8

Josef didn’t give a da mn about her feelings and yanked off her nightgown.

As his hands, covered in delicate calluses grazed her lower back, Eleanor screamed in terror.

“Josef!”

Her booming voice stopped Josef’s wandering hands in their tracks.

But he only paused for a moment before leaning down to tug at her panties.

Eleanor was livid, “If you force me today, I’ll sue your a s s in court tomorrow!”

Josef’s hand stopped for a moment again but then burst out laughing like he’d just heard the funniest joke, “I’m not scared of the cops, and I sure as hell ain’t scared of you suing me.”

Eleanor clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, “I know the Caporal family is powerful and influential, but this is the age of media. If you dare to use your power to make this go away, I’ll report you publicly in front of the media!”

Josef casually raised an eyebrow, remarking, “Sure, go ahead and expose me to the media. It’s been a while since I’ve been in the spotlight.”

It became evident that Josef was unfazed by the prospect. In that moment, Eleanor felt a profound sense of powerlessness. She had not merely tangled with an ordinary scoundrel, but a wealthy and influential individual who could effortlessly manipulate the news to his advantage. She couldn’t confront him directly.

Gradually, Eleanor’s rationality began to resurface. To navigate a situation involving someone like Josef, physical confrontation or attempting to match his background and power would be futile. To protect herself, she had to learn the art of pretense.

With this realization, Eleanor softened her tone and spoke in a pleasant voice, “Mr. Caporal, I didn’t intend to make threats or employ the media to intimidate you. I simply cannot bring myself to be intimate with someone I do not love.”

words, Josef’s expression eased slightly, although it did not

kissed her collarbone. “But what if I desire

please grant me some time to adjust. When I genuinely fall in love

showed no concern. “No problem. As long as I

attitude caused Eleanor’s

urge to slap him, she continued, “I heard that when two loving people have sex, the experience is much better than forcing it.

wasn’t st*pid. Of course, he could see that Eleanor was being gentle with

thought Eleanor was a dumb woman, but she turned out to be quite smart.

for a while, without exposing her, “The feeling should

explained, “It’s very different. Only two people

lowered his head toward her, “Have you experienced

the scene of Bernard holding her in her mind, and a sudden pain struck her

Bernard’s reaction be

he be angry,

harassed by

emotions,

her silent, Josef sneered, “You

to

a little disappointed, but

continue persuading:

vit

wait for you to fall in love with me before we have

for love talks. That would