A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 959

Bernard from the Lawrence Group just wrapped up a global meeting and retreated to his office.

He fired up his computer and spotted an email about a court summons.

Just as he was about to open it, Cedric barged in without knocking

“Bernard, Chase just told me that Evelyn has sued you and Eleanor for kidnapping her granddaughter Did you get the summons?”

Bernard, who had just received the summons, gave a slight nod

“You barged into my office without knocking That’s a month’s salary docked.”

Cedric thought Bernard would at least be a bit rattled upon hearing about the lawsuit. But what he seemed to care more about was docking his salary

“Evelyn’s lawyer is well known internationally, and he’s won all the international lawsuits he’s handled. Aren’t you worried about not beating him?”

The concept of not being able to win never existed in Bernard’s vocabulary

Only those with nothing better to do would pick on him over such trivial matters It was truly annoying.

Cedric, pissed off, stormed out of the room. But remembering his friend’s advice, he steeled himself and walked back in

have Chase handle this lawsuit? He’s

gave him a cold look

has its own legal team.

different. It’s a personal matter about kidnapping Letting a professional

get Chase and Sigrid back

his scheme, Cedric immediately shut up and

know that Chase and my sister broke up because

the truth. Sigrid was kept in

Chase, blaming him for corrupting Cedric and stealing Sigrid.

him to find an excuse to break up with Sigrid.

used, Cedric had no clue. He only knew that his friend and sister wouldn’t have broken up if not for his

is

Trying to force them back together now would

he still loves

his friend.

If he fails, he can finally move on.

Bernard frowned.

marry into

know it’s not ideal, but they’re not officially married

leaned over the desk, patiently

to get close to my sister again. If she still