A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1414

Barrett’s gaze lifted nonchalantly, a flicker of nothingness in his eyes, “I didn’t inform you.”

Lingering in the shadows, Evan spoke with a subdued voice, “Caleb and the others were my brothers too. To avenge them is my duty.”

Barrett’s indifferent gaze drifted past Evan, settling on the door that Aidyn had just shut, “You might as well go back with him, hear his side of the story.

A scornful smirk played on Evan’s lips, “He took me in, kept secrets from me. How is that different from grooming you, using you? The so-called truth is just honing two sharp blades.”

Both men were sharpened by Xavier to be blades; Barrett’s edge was turned against his own kin, while Evan’s was used to solidify Mr Penrod’s influence and secure loyalty.

The realization soured Evan’s thoughts, “In the end, Caleb, the members who died in the biozone, and the others, they were just pawns in Mr. Penrod’s revenge. And yet we served him loyally.”

These members, though they also used the hidden force of the Siren Organization to remove familial obstacles, still held true to their belief in purging the business world of its cancers, not merely being used.

Thinking of his brothers-in-arms deceived, Evan felt an indignant pang, “Once this is over, I’ll turn against Mr. Penrod. When I do, you keep out of it.”

Barrett spared him a glance, his voice as cool and deep as ever, “What you need to do, after it’s all finished, is to disband the members, then use Yates as a proxy to fight Penrod, not take him on yourself.”

They’d been used enough; now, let Yates and Xavier duke it out. But before that, Barrett’s task was to use this as a bargaining chip to bring Eleanor

home.

chill Evan lacked, “I thought you’d be upset knowing the truth, but you’re as calm as ever.”

cold smirk appeared in Barrett’s eyes. If Evan had been through what he had, he’d know the

Mr. Penrod gave was never truly theirs. Taking it away was only natural. There might be a moment’s disappointment, but it would

or sympathy. He yearned only for

Evan stepped out of the shadows, striding into the sunlight

once resented you for Xavier’s favoritism. From now on, I, Evan, will follow

newfound conviction. Barrett arched an eyebrow

and the others, I’m done with Siren. You don’t need

lead Siren, I’ll

Barrett’s lashes.fluttered faintly.

committed

can’t move Penrod’s men, but it’s enough

AM, be on standby at the airport

Barrett’s private jet was scheduled to land.

Caleb’s, must

a commanding presence stepped briskly out of the airport, followed by his

Barrett emerge and signaled his men to

into the car with his usual grace and

“Let’s go.”

masked members swiftly