A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1408

Manipulating people was an art that Yates had mastered, his words carrying the weight of impending doom. “Already?” the voice cracked with apprehension, the fear palpable.

With a nod, Yates affirmed, “If I were in their shoes, free from surveillance, tracking, and the threat of an explosion, I’d be racing back to settle scores.”

Moreover, Bernard was worried sick about Eleanor. There was no way he’d sit back, weak and passive, delaying action. Right now, they needed to prevent the enemy hacker from altering the explosive program.

With that thought, Yates nudged aside a programmer and took his place. His fingers danced over the keyboard, bypassing the complex encryption with ease and rapidly reducing the countdown to detonation.

Cedric, monitoring from another computer, saw his painstakingly extended timer slashed. He cursed under his breath and resumed his frantic typing, his fingers nearly cramping from the effort.

In no time at all, the timer was extended again. Yates couldn’t help but let a grin of admiration slip, “This kid’s got skills, way beyond anyone else here.”

hacker was the least of their concerns; their escape was paramount. “Boss, if Bernard comes

to trigger the explosives from a safe distance. But the creeping doubt remained: would it be enough to take down

boys wait outside. Once the bombs go

order. “Boss, if we bail and leave Sheldon to fight

betrayal, Bernard would’ve never breached the Upper Zone.

Quartus sided with Bernard. Letting

disintegrating, each to their own. Mr. Quintus couldn’t help

Quintus. We’re here to take down the ones

with resignation. “Don’t worry, boss. I won’t spill to Sheldon.

ties, Mr. Quintus prioritized the mission over friendship. In the end,

“Explosives, defense, my granddaughter-they’re all just to reel Bernard in. Any more

they chose to