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.

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

crunch. Tasting the metallic tang of blood,

in her throat, fell back

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 booth, but were promptly kicked out by Scarface Man and

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

of relief. The look he gave Scarface Man changed from suspicion to trust. “Why?” he asked.

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

Please, all winners,

the mechanical voice rang out again, and two

Robin chose the first option: fifty million dollars. Scarface Man, however, chose

invitations and proceed to the doors

black box on the control

Robin retrieved their golden leaves. Before entering the life door, both turned to look at Scarface Man, who was

he also knew where the apple was. This indicated that he

based on the countdown number, had relayed accurate information to him after the

was the case, it meant Scarface Man

Sophie, who wanted revenge on Eleanor. Could