A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2515 Late into the night, Edwin, instead of basking in newlywed bliss, found himself compelled to meet with Leonel.

He knocked on the door when he arrived.

Leonel appeared, weariness etched deeper into his features compared to Edwin's countenance.

Leaning against the doorframe with one hand, a cigarette poised elegantly between his fingers on the other, Edwin's gaze bore into Leonels soul, each sizing up the other in silent appraisal.

between his teeth, strode in, casting a glance at the red wine on the table and the pile of cigarette butts

a sip and remarked, “Such fine wine treated like water from a tap, quite the waste, don’t you think?” Seating himself, Edwin leveled his gaze at Leonel and quipped, “Seems you've got a spat brewing with Alexis, and I'm the unintended pawn. What's your game, Leonel?” Leonel reached for a cigarette, lighting it at a leisurely

ire seemed inconsequential to

that Edwin was obviously up

rasped, “Leonel, I've spent half a year figuring out the Smith family’s labyrinth, on the brink of reaping the rewards, and you come in

Leonel’s nonchalance, Edwin's heart burned with

its demise

shimmering light, met Edwin's rage with eyes that seemed to flicker with

children with Alexis every night!” Edwin's patience wore thin, and