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.

man, Eleanor quickly realized they

man, her

hoping to pry out the identity of

long as she claimed she’d never met Mr. Law, Bernard

eased her fear of the

display of weapons, it looked like

wondering how she would negotiate with these thugs

open as a man

hidden eyes, Eleanor recognized him- the

odd sense of familiarity when she saw him. Probably because she used to work

expected Cameron to be the man who ordered her kidnapping. What did he

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

Cameron took out a cigar, lit it, and

and tore the duct tape from Eleanor’s mouth.

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