A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1380

“Absolutely.” Yates nodded.

“Even with Eleanor in the picture, there’s no way we can bury the hatchet. So, Mr. Laurence, you either have to give up your vendetta for Eleanor’s sake or cut ties with her completely.”

On hearing it, the look in Bernard’s eyes turned icy cold, “Have you ever thought that if she knew about my situation, even if we were always at odds, the person she would definitely choose me, not you”

“Because I know her choice, that’s exactly why I came to you tonight to lay my cards on the table. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be easier for me to just put a bullet in you?”

Yates’ tone conveyed just how much he now valued Eleanor, clearly more than the founding of the Siren Organization.

Catching onto this, Bernard let his long lashes fall, shielding the calculating glint in his eyes.

“Where’s the meet-up tomorrow?”

“Right here.”

Bernard was about to agree, planning to deal with the meeting the next day, but Yates cut off his hope with a single sentence.

you don’t keep your word, I won’t hesitate to blow your head off right then and there.” Bernard,

you’re not afraid of her hating you for the

an indifferent voice, “If you don’t want her

locked in a psychological battle, each gauging who cared more for Eleanor. Clearly, Bernard’s affection for her was deeper. He feared she’d be scarred, live in agony, or worse, follow

guessed right; Bernard longed for Eleanor, to see her, to hold her, to kiss her, to tell her about the helplessness he felt when he signed the divorce papers.

pushing him to

victorious smile played beneath his mask. He stepped back, returned to the couch, and sat down before looking up at Bernard again, “We’ve

you think

at Bernard, “Eleanor is smart; she might not believe everything. She’s also kind, so she might forgive you once

child was still

joy before Yates’ ruthless voice cut off

see her, tell her that your divorce is final and that you

Bernard’s heart, his blood running cold, “Don’t push it!”

but Peterson’s gun was faster, “Bernard, listen to the boss for now. We can sort this out later,” Peterson advised, earning a

to Bernard. “I hear she went to great lengths for a child, consulting doctors far and wide. Now that she’s finally pregnant, you wouldn’t want her to accidentally eat the wrong thing

cornered, clenched his fists, glaring at the masked man across from him, wishing he could tear him apart. But at that moment, he was