A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1375

Eleanor sensed resistance the moment she heard Yates’ answer. It was clear he wouldn’t release Bernard, and if his reluctance stemmed from knowing Bernard’s true identity, Bernard was in grave danger.

The thought squeezed her heart painfully, making it hard to breathe. She looked up at Yates, his face an unreadable mask, and stood up abruptly. She strode to the bookcase, pulled out the family tree, and flipped to the page bearing their names. In full view of Yates, she feigned tearing the page.

“What on earth are you doing?”

Yates shot up and lunged for the book, but Eleanor dodged, retreating a couple of steps. Her clear eyes shifted from Yates’ face to the lingering nobles in the garden.

“Disband Area Opaca right now, or I’ll disown you as kin and reveal your true identity to everyone present.”

Yates had secretly established the Area Opaca, operating behind masks, which meant his inner circle, including the Sharp family, were oblivious. Eleanor wagered that her uncles, including Bevis and Antoine Sharp, were in the dark, only his right-hand man, Peterson, knew the truth..

both held cards against each other. In such times, she could only hope Yates would choose the lesser of two evils.

such a manner, and making demands. But he held his ground, “Eleanor, I haven’t avenged your grandmother’s death yet. How could I possibly disband Area Opaca? Besides, it’s not just about revenge for me; others seek justice against the Siren Organization. We’re on a righteous mission, not playing games. It can’t be dismissed so easily.” Because she was his granddaughter, he restrained his anger. Had anyone else dared

identity as leverage. No one will believe your words against my

didn’t signify much. After a moment’s thought, Eleanor approached the desk, picked up the golden leaf,

same. Give me the 1-1 position and let me join Area Opaca as one of

help but laugh, “Are you joking?”

steadfast, “I’m not joking. If you can’t do it,

him. He didn’t want to turn his own granddaughter into his enemy over an outsider. But what was there to fear? Yates had countless ways to

stay with the Sharp family forever thereafter, as my

let her free Bernard herself, but at the cost

long lashes lowered as she considered the golden leaf in her hand. After a lengthy pause, she slowly