A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 519

In a rundown shack on a desolate island off the coast, Eleanor was tied to a chair, her lips sealed shut with layers of duct tape.

The suffocating sensation slowly roused her from unconsciousness. The moment she lifted her eyelids, she saw a bunch of nasty–looking dudes surrounding her

They were all big thugs, gripping weapons like iron rods, and bone knives in their hands

Sunlight fittered through the cracks in the wooden shack, casting a silvery sheen on the gleaming blades

The blinding light pierced Eleanor’s eyes, making her heart race.

Instinctively, she tried to struggle, only to discover she was bound on both her hands and feet. She was unable to move.

“Save your energy, sweetheart, there’s no escaping this.

A scar–faced man pushed his way through the crowd. His heavy boots thudded against the floor.

scar–faced man, Eleanor quickly

eyed the approaching man, her mind was racing

to pry out the identity of Mr. Law from her.

she’d never met Mr. Law,

their motives eased her fear of the unknown.

display of weapons, it looked like

negotiate with these thugs

creaked open as a man dressed in

eyes, Eleanor recognized him- the former

she saw him. Probably because she used to work for his company.

be the man who ordered her kidnapping. What did

scar–faced man quickly brought a chair over and placed in

a cigar, lit it,

the message and tore

to breathe, Eleanor gulped down fresh air while wincing at the pain….