A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 898

Bernard’s eyes fluttered open languidly, casting a frosty gaze upon the fidgety Robin Spencer, “You honestly think that on your mere say so, I should skedaddle? Who do you fancy yourself to be?”

Bernard’s air of superiority grated Robin the wrong way, yet he had to bite his tongue. “Why else would I trouble myself to seek you out, if this didn’t concern you?

A sardonic laughter escaped Bernard’s lips, Robin, unless my memory fails me, you and I share a bond of hostility. If this ‘urgent issue indeed involves me, wouldn’t you relish my misfortune instead of seeking me out?”

A valid point indeed Should Bernard fall into dire straits, Robin would undoubtedly be the first to revel. But the present circumstances dictated otherwise, “Fine, remain immobile if you wish. But don’t claim ignorance when Evelyn Ziegler whisks away your wife’s niece”

Evelyn had recently engaged a high profile international attorney, freshly returned to their homeland, with the intent of legally confronting Eleanor within days. Aware of Evelyn’s scheme. Robin saw this as a fitting pretext to steer Bernard out of the equation

But Bernard didn’t react at all after hearing this, he just looked deeply at him with a nonchalant gaze, as if he had already seen through his plan It was unsettling

Bemard’s nonchalance was normal, but Eleanor was bound to react, Mr Spencer, how did you know that Evelyn plans to take my niece?”

She pretended to be very worried and asked Robin, looking genuinely concerned. She even stood up, resting her hands on the table, staring at Robin standing outside the

table.

almost as tall as Bernard, looked up and met her clear, lake–like eyes It was like a stream flowing through his

people, saying she’s going to snatch the kid from your

back right away to check!”

and stood up quickly, but

go see her, I’ll check on

lame excuse, he made up his own and walked out.

hand, and pretended to worry. “If it weren’t for the urgent matter,

patted her hand, comforting her, “I can handle it. And with me around, Evelyn wouldn’t dare to make a fuss at our

acting, Bernard finally got up and picked up his coat.

didn’t expect to fool Bernard so quickly. His lips curled up into a smirk.

was halfway out of the

close with Evelyn, why not come with

with Evelyn? I’m not the one

him, “How do I know you’re not trying to get me out of the way to

was hit where it hurts and became anxious, but tried to play it cool, “Your wife is so unattractive, who would kidnap her? Only a

She glared at Robin, only

seemed a bit guilty and turned to Bernard, “What a