A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 988

Yeager firmly believed he was blameless, ready for a face–off with Bernard

“I don’t have his family background, nor a big bro who can solve all my problems, so it’s only natural i can’t outdo him”

Bernard smiled a gentle, knowing smile

“Besides, Cedric doesn’t need to play any tricks to win over Ms. Vulpe”

His gaze landed on Yeager’s bandaged hand as he said this

Yeaper was taken aback that Bernard had seen through his attempt to fake Cedric’s car accident and felt cornered

It was like being stripped naked, no cover left, his inner self laid bare with a few simple sentences

As he was drowning in embarrassment, Bernard’s cold voice, laced with mockery, echoed in his ears.

“The biggest difference between Cedric and you is that he wouldn’t stoop to your level to compete for Ms Vulpe. If he did, you wouldn’t stand a chance” The words were patronizing and made Yeager feel like crap

It was like a thorn in his heart, exposing his true self.

He knew that even though Cedric was a playboy, he was living an honest, carefree life.

But from another perspective, if he wanted something, he had to play dirty

with that?

not in the wrong but even if you were Cedric, he wouldn’t stoop to that”

distinction between them

behavior and persistently pursuing Hailey, compared to Yeager’s

pounded, and he couldn’t meet Bernard’s gaze, showing his inner fear. He knew

knowledge, Yeager tenaciously tried to negotiate with Bernard, seemingly believing that mere words could restore

because he’s your cousin, aren’t

“Absolutely.”

it bluntly, leaving

options. Either apologize to Cedric personally or leave this

reputation, this was the outcome. If Ms. Vulpe weren’t Eleanor’s good friend, Bernard probably wouldn’t even bother talking to

out of the question, leaving

who was signaling him to choose the former. This made him resist.

already apologized to Cedric on

this, Bernard’s disdain for Yeager

and you have the guts to say

been really pissed to

having already pissed him off and stepped on toes, was not afraid to

arent you afraid I’ll say something nasty again if I

full of impatience and sharpness.

won’t let the same person hurt

if Yeager dared to do it again, he would