A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1409

Standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows, Sheldon hesitated for a long while with his phone in hand before he finally made the call to Bernard.

“Just giving you a heads-up. Yates has me playing the away game, which means I’ll be on the opposing side.”

It seemed Bernard had already anticipated Yates’ move, and his reaction was muted upon hearing the news.

“If you’re willing to switch sides, you could just sit back and watch the fireworks.”

Sheldon’s lips curved into a carefree smile as he replied, “I’m Agent 1-4, the first to join Area Opaca. How could I possibly just stand by and watch? At most, I’ll avoid taking a shot at you.”

In Area Opaca, there were many brothers besides Yates. For the sake of brotherhood and the Syndicate they’d built together, he had to follow orders and complete his mission.

“But kid, even though I won’t raise a hand against you, the Siren Organization has blood on its hands, too. They’ve taken down one of my own. I might just have to strike a few of their numbers down.”

The term “kid” touched a chord with Bernard, making him feel an inexplicable warmth, as if he’d found a beloved family elder.

“See you tomorrow.”

Understanding that Sheldon wouldn’t easily betray his position, Bernard didn’t push further. After those three words, he added one more – “Uncle

Bernard had called him “uncle” before without much thought, but this time it felt decidedly different, as if he were truly speaking to his own flesh and blood.

Sheldon wanted to say more, but Bernard hung up. Lost in thought, Sheldon was staring at the screen when the bedroom door swung open. Robin Spencer stood there, arms crossed, leaning against the doorframe.

“Uncle, you’re the one they call 1-4, Mr. Quartus, right?”

Caught red-handed, Sheldon was momentarily startled, then brushed past him nonchalantly, heading out of the bedroom.

me with that foolish code

of red wine to the brim, intending to drink

neither Elbert nor I ever got an

an excuse or keep hiding the truth, Sheldon looked up at

you really think I’d let anyone send you and that other fool

admit his uncle was right. Without Sheldon, he would indeed

imagined you’d be one of the operators in Area Opaca, or that Eleanor’s grandfather would be its

you mention Eleanor’s trapped in Area Opaca.

his gaze, thoughtfully observing

more worried about

Robin averted his eyes, releasing the wine glass.

“It’s nothing.”

“Nothing?”

a sip from his glass,

were nothing, you wouldn’t risk your life to save Eleanor.”

acknowledge what he

hand to

the matter, Sheldon drank his wine alone, pondering the

Are you two going

duel to the death. I’m just buying time. Once I’ve stalled long enough, I’ll

enough to send his own

with

in mid-drink, looked at

you do

a fight or heavy lifting-was