A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1382

Bernard’s spirit was a beacon of light, but his body was numb, like a withered tree. He sat slumped against the wall, as time silently ticked by, unable to erode the relentless pain in his heart.

He lifted his hand to his chest and pressed down firmly, as if trying to quell the ache. It seemed to work, gradually, the pain subsided, and with it, his mind began to clear.

He had been told that 1-1 had reviewed the security footage and noticed that Eleanor bore a striking resemblance to his late wife, and that’s how he confirmed Eleanor was his granddaughter.

The very fact that Eleanor was recognized by her appearance suggested that someone else in the family must share her features. Apart from his half-sister Sophie, there was also Peterson, who held the same mesmerizing gaze.

If his hunch was correct, the person who had twice dropped hints in front of him, known as 1-2, had to be Peterson.

There was no reason for 1-2 to strike up a conversation with Eleanor or risk offending 1-1, unless there was a connection between them. The fact that 1-2 dared to give hints in front of 1-1 suggested they shared more than just a business partnership but also a familial bond.

Otherwise, 1-1 would have blamed him the first time 1-2 spoke up. But 1-1 hadn’t. And 1-2 had used a synthetic voice when speaking to him, suggesting that they had met before and 1-2 was disguising their voice.

With Peterson identified as 1-2, it wasn’t hard to deduce that 1-1 was the North Funland magnate Yates, known for running the clandestine facility known as Area Opaca.

clear, and the dullness in

tell him tomorrow who founded Area Opaca and he replied,

undercover in Area Opaca, never leaving, which meant he hadn’t met the founder. If he claimed to know, his

understand his predicament. As long as she knew, once he was out, he could take down Area Opaca

place, Bernard relaxed, resting his head against the wall, his gaze drifting over the lifeless bodies encased in glass. Just a little

control room, he returned Bernard’s phone and personal belongings and escorted him back to his private room,

contemplation and sent a message to Aidyn. She

and once there, she would send its exact location to

called back immediately, insisting on accompanying her with a team, but Eleanor

detected, and just like the cat-and-mouse games with Robin, they’d end up being ditched,

move. After the call, Aidyn didn’t say much, only telling Eleanor to stay safe. However, once the call ended, he quickly informed

had considered notifying the Penrod siblings for additional support, but Scott advised against

Penrod should have

left the Golden Sea Territories with trusted companions, racing through the night toward Canada to surround

on playing the role of 1-1 was not only to deliver a message to Bernard and deal with Sophie but also to dissolve Area Opaca. She planned to stay in

and that the other puppet-masters of Area Opaca might not even pay her any heed.