A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1334

Meanwhile, Mr. Quartus was leading the father-daughter duo of the Ratliff Group back to Area Opaca, a day later than initially scheduled. The pair had been tough to locate, proving themselves resourceful in their attempts to hide.

Mr. Quartus returned to the control room, expecting to see 1-2, but was met with an unusual sight. 1-1 sat alone on a leather couch, fixated on the screen of the control panel, puffing on a cigar in dead silence.

“Where’s 1-2?” Mr. Quartus asked.

Everyone in the control room turned their attention towards 1-1. The room was filled with operators, all wearing badges with their specific numbers, marking them as a notch above the regular henchmen. They were partners with 1-1.

But 1-2 was senior to them, and 1-1 had just killed him. It was clear to them all that if their interests clashed with 1-1, he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate them.

Just as they were contemplating leaving Area Opaca, Sheldon, also known as Mr. Quartus, returned and all eyes turned to him.

shot by 1-3,” said Mr. Sextus, bringing Sheldon up to speed on

and yet he was shot dead by a junior? All because he was forced to threaten 1-1? He cleaned the cold sweat from his brow and looked at 1-1, who sat unflinchingly at the head of the table.

1-2 followed you for years. You killed him instead of finding a way to save him. I must say I’m surprised,”

surprisingly, did not retaliate but just stared at him

once asked me why I didn’t let you run Area Opaca.

was too soft and sentimental. These qualities made him a

didn’t retaliate, Sheldon was still frustrated. He turned to leave, but was stopped by 1-1, “I won’t hold

surprised. Had 1-1 really decided to let him off the hook?

me,” Sheldon said, watching 1-1 exhale a cloud

enjoy killing, but I don’t

was clear – he had killed 1-2 out of necessity.

I can pry the identity of