A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1298

Just as the robotic arms were about to seize Robin, Scarface Man lowered his voice again, “Serpentine motion, now!”

Robin had no reason to doubt Scarface Man anymore. He gripped Eleanor’s hand, and with a swift serpentine movement, they bolted towards the exit of the

arcade.

The mechanical arms, besides moving in a straight line, could swerve. Under Robin’s quick zigzagging maneuvers, they extended endlessly and turned infinitely.

Blue’s programming was clear: it had to sever an arm before retracting. Otherwise, the relentless automaton would keep chasing him until its mission was accomplished.

The unfortunate one was Eleanor. Handcuffed to Robin, their fate was intertwined. While Robin was still able to run, Eleanor, frail and weak, was quickly running

out of breath.

She had considered using Blue’s metal blade to cut their handcuffs, hoping it might stop the robot. But the blade was too wide, and their cuffs were too close-it was too risky and could end in them losing their arms.

Considering that Blue’s programming required human contact to activate, Eleanor immediately dismissed the idea. Gritting her teeth, she kept running with Robin, racking her brain for a plan.

game booth number three, snatched an arm from a loud-mouthed man, and rushed back to them. Just as Blue was about to grab Robin’s arm, Scarface Man swiftly shoved the severed limb

the arm in two with a loud crunch. Tasting

danger was averted for Robin. Eleanor’s heart, lodged in her throat, fell back into place. The only one cursing was

their strategy, the rest of the players began to follow suit. Even those who had chosen the death door began using those who had

just returned, hadn’t had a chance to press the number button. The others tried to rush in and grab her as they ran past the

followed Scarface Man’s previous instruction and quickly pressed the number two button. Sure enough, the word “Life” appeared on the red door opposite to

look he gave Scarface Man changed from suspicion

simply shook his head in response. Robin understood that they were

first round is over. Please, all

rang out again, and

fifty million dollars. Scarface Man, however,

your invitations and proceed to the doors of

faded, the black box on the

golden leaves. Before entering the life door, both turned

had not only helped them, but he also knew where the apple was. This indicated that he had received information beforehand.

the countdown number, had relayed accurate information to him after the game

case, it meant Scarface Man knew someone behind the

couldn’t be Sophie, who wanted revenge on Eleanor. Could it be