A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

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.”

moment of surprise upon

done with your tasks for the

intention and clenching his fists behind his back, nodded without a hint of emotion, “Yes.”

from the fifth unit during a client pickup. I

true identity and

for the truth, but hearing Yates’

truly knew Bernard’s secret, he would never let him leave Area Opaca so easily.

Bernard, who only realized Yates’ intent when he was summoned into

reaction, showing only deference to his

leave, but Eleanor called out

the boardroom behind. Bernard followed, knowing she wanted to verify

the breakup. But Yates had anticipated this, and the

all his cunning and political savvy, Yates was unmatched in the art of manipulation. Bernard, powerless to fight back, had

iris, face, full body. The process was

She fought back a rising sorrow and joined him in silence. They ascended without a word, eventually exiting into a residential area surrounded by lush greenery.