Chapter 1374

Eleanor furrowed her brow, a clear sign of confusion, prompting Yates to tilt his head slightly with curiosity.

“Do you know something?” he asked.

To avoid arousing Yates’ suspicions, Eleanor shook her head gently. It was better to keep silent until she had concrete evidence.

Her top priority was finding a way to reach Bernard. She had to share everything she knew, to prevent him from unknowingly remaining undercover in the enigmatic Area Opaca.

“Can you get Bernard out?” she asked.

Yates’ fingers, previously interlaced on the table, twitched slightly. “Eleanor, I assure you, I haven’t restricted Bernard’s freedom.”

“If you haven’t restricted him, then why hasn’t he come home? Why hasn’t he even made a phone call?” Eleanor had been puzzled before. If Area Opaca didn’t limit their operatives’ freedom, why hadn’t Bernard contacted her in 23 days?

began to suspect that Yates was indeed restricting

Yates restrict Bernard? Unless he knew about Bernard’s true identity – yet Yates’ probing didn’t seem

rule I’ve set is that operatives from Area Opaca are free to come and go as they please, and they

Bernard hasn’t returned home or contacted you, I honestly have no idea…”

about your marriage after you left when

said that, Yates looked even more puzzled than

always seemed strange to me,” he pressed on, “is why Bernard, a man who seemingly possesses everything, keep coming back to Area Opaca to gamble

shifted slightly. She wasn’t sure if Yates was probing her about Bernard’s identity or if, knowing Bernard’s identity, he was engaging

options silently, she spoke nonchalantly, “He’s always been a bit of a gambler, that’s all.”

of intrigue and control. Eleanor was unsure if Yates knew

him to do it. But Bernard could have chosen a more gentle way to let you go. Instead, he opted for the cruelest method, coldly pushing you away. That alone shows that he doesn’t love you as he should. So, my dear, don’t hold onto any hope for him. It’s not worth

way before. But now, she thought

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