Chapter 1391

Eleanor stepped out of the room and made her way down the long corridor, her heels clicking against the polished floor. As she passed the boardroom, a thunderous voice echoed through the half-open door. It was Yates, and he was in a foul mood, berating the staff.

“You pull a stunt like that again, and I swear, the folks from District B2 will be cut off from the central betting pool. Then we’ll see how you like making

ends meet!”

Eleanor paused, peering through the doorway. At that precise moment, Yates caught sight of her and his voice dropped to a hush, “Everyone out, now.”

Once the room had emptied, Yates gestured to her with a softened tone, “Come in, Eleanor.”

After a moment’s hesitation, she entered the room and sat down at his indication.

No sooner had she settled into the chair than Yates opened a drawer and took out a jar of sour plums, setting it before her, “All set?”

Just as Eleanor was about to respond, Yates leaned across her, his gaze fixing on Bernard, who was passing by outside, “Number 9, come on in.”

of surprise upon seeing Eleanor, he

you done with your tasks

intention and clenching his fists behind his back,

a client pickup. I need you to take

Bernard’s true identity and was using it

the truth, but hearing Yates’ request dispelled her suspicions…

knew Bernard’s secret, he would never let him leave Area

of strategy and manipulation, outplaying even Bernard, who only realized Yates’ intent when he was summoned into

now with a chance to leave, concealed any abnormal reaction, showing only deference to his

turned to leave, but Eleanor called out quickly, “I’ll walk

elevator, leaving the boardroom behind. Bernard followed,

approach to the breakup. But Yates had anticipated this, and the night Bernard was allowed to leave the biozone, Yates had granted him access privileges, all for

savvy, Yates was unmatched in the art of manipulation. Bernard, powerless to fight back,

the verification process: palm, fingerprints, iris, face, full body. The process was smooth, a clear sign

elevator doors opened and Bernard stepped inside, Eleanor’s hopes were shattered. She fought back a rising sorrow and joined him in silence.

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