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

wrong with

even if you

significant distinction between

his playboy behavior and persistently pursuing Hailey, compared to Yeager’s manipulative tactics, Cedric didn’t seem as much in the wrong.

couldn’t meet Bernard’s gaze, showing his inner fear. He knew there were no secrets when facing Bernard.

Yeager tenaciously tried to negotiate with Bernard, seemingly believing that

with Cedric because he’s your cousin, aren’t

“Absolutely.”

admitted it bluntly, leaving Yeager dumbstruck.

have two options. Either apologize to Cedric personally or leave this hospital.”

Ms. Vulpe weren’t Eleanor’s good friend, Bernard probably wouldn’t even

apologize to Cedric was out of the question, leaving the hospital…

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

to Cedric on my behalf.”

this, Bernard’s disdain for Yeager

your mess, and you have the

really pissed to

stepped on

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

of impatience and sharpness.

won’t let the same person hurt Cedric in

if Yeager dared to do it again, he would face more than just leaving the hospital.