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.”

of their concerns; their escape was paramount. “Boss, if Bernard

the explosives from a safe distance. But the creeping doubt remained: would it be

his boys

drop at the order. “Boss, if we bail and leave Sheldon to fight Siren,

betrayal, Bernard would’ve never breached the Upper Zone. Sacrificing a turncoat is only fitting.”

chorus of agreement. “Exactly. Quartus sided with Bernard. Letting him face Bernard is letting

Mr. Quintus couldn’t help but feel a chill, “Easy for you to say when it’s not

Quintus. We’re here to take down the ones who hurt your family, not squabble over sacrifices.”

I won’t spill

ties, Mr. Quintus prioritized the mission over friendship.

confidence. “Explosives, defense, my granddaughter-they’re all just to reel

safety net, shook their heads. They could leave early, but they chose to stay, yearning to witness