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 realized they were

the approaching man, her mind was racing

out the identity

as she claimed she’d never met

motives eased her fear of the

looked like she was in

negotiate with these

as a man dressed in a suit and sunglasses strolled

eyes, Eleanor recognized him- the former Chairman of VitaLife Global, Cameron Ratliff.

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

who ordered her kidnapping.

arrived, the scar–faced man quickly brought a chair over and placed in front of Eleanor.

lit it,

and tore the duct

fresh air while wincing