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.

the scar–faced man, Eleanor quickly realized they were after

approaching man, her mind was

kidnapped her, probably hoping to pry out the identity of Mr. Law from

she claimed she’d never met Mr. Law, Bernard would be safe.

motives eased her fear of the unknown.

intimidating display of weapons, it looked like

she would negotiate with these

shack creaked open as a man dressed in a suit and sunglasses strolled

Eleanor recognized him- the former

felt an odd sense of familiarity when she saw him. Probably because she used to work for his company.

man who ordered her kidnapping. What did he want with

brought a chair over and placed

out a cigar, lit it, and gestured at

and tore the duct

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