A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 1344

Eleanor caught a glimpse of the lingering tension in the room, “Sorry, I’ve made you worried.”

“We’re not worried, it’s just that Bryson looks like he’s aged a decade from the stress.”

Scott tried to soothe Eleanor, only to be interrupted by an offhand comment from Aidyn..

“He looked old to begin with.”

Aidyn was obviously trying to provoke Scott, who responded with clenched fists and a fierce glare.

However, in Eleanor’s presence, they avoided a physical brawl, and instead chose to turn their backs

on each other.

Eleanor was oblivious to their petty quarrels and offered a few words of apology.

Both men quickly dismissed her apologies, expressing their understanding of her situation.

After the small talks, Cedric finally cut to the chase.

“Eleanor, how is Bernard doing? Is he hurt?”

Earlier, Cedric had tried to get information from Robin, who was as tight-lipped as if his lips were

welded shut.

Cedric had been on the verge of punching him a few times, but held back, considering Robin had

accompanied Eleanor to find Bernard.

Eleanor knew they were all worried about Bernard. So, unlike her grieving demeanor in front of Hailey,

she responded to Cedric’s query in a composed manner.

“He’s not hurt. In fact, he’s become the member of Area Opaca.”

Upon hearing this, the tension that had been building up over the past few days eased.

“He is quite something, isn’t he?” Cedric’s eyes radiated pride. It seemed as though Bernard’s success

was the most boast-worthy achievement.

Eleanor concurred, albeit subtly, by lowering her eyelashes.

Noticing this, Aidyn felt a pang of anxiety, “Ma’am, you’re not hiding anything from us, are you?”

Eleanor snapped out of her melancholy, “Why would I hide anything? He’s absolutely fine.”

Bernard was unharmed and seemed to be in good health.

“Mr. Spencer mentioned that Sophie was also in Area Opaca but she never exposed Mr. Laurence’s

identity. Is she plotting something?”

Eleanor remembered the adoring look in Sophie’s eyes when she saw Bernard, and instinctively shook

her head, “She’s still in love with Bernard. That’s why she didn’t expose him.”

Had Sophie been instrumental in Bernard becoming one of the members of Area Opaca?

If so, Sophie had made quite a sacrifice for Bernard.

Despite his cold-heartedness towards Sophie, she remained blindly in love with him. But it was quite

infuriating how Sophie had transferred her unrequited love for Bernard

onto Eleanor.

“So, Mr. Laurence is safe for now?”

“He should be.”

Eleanor thought that if Bernard had become the member of Area Opaca, it wasn’t just Sophie’s doing

but also the approval of the people behind the scenes.

These individuals must have recognized Bernard’s capabilities, which is why he was given this

responsibility.

Eleanor believed that as long as Bernard kept his identity a secret, he would be safe.

“When will he be back?” This was Scott’s primary concern.

Ever since Evan brought back Caleb’s remains and Mr. Law’s death news, everything had been a

mess.

Mr. Penrod took charge for a few days, and then passed the hot potato to Evan and Gianna, while he

busied himself with investigating the shadowy figures behind Area Opaca.

Although Mr. Law had already ventured into Area Opaca for the same purpose, Scott had a hunch that

Mr. Penrod knew something they didn’t.

“I don’t know.” Eleanor was clueless about when Bernard would return.

“Considering Mr. Laurence’s progress, he might return after meeting the founder of Area Opaca,

perhaps?” Aidyn asked with uncertainty.

“Maybe.” Eleanor’s response was as uncertain as Aidyn’s question. She was unaware of the rules and

regulations of Area Opaca, nor did she know about the access permissions required for the different

zones, let alone the chip in Bernard’s brain.

She only knew that Bernard had become the one of the Area Opaca members, which meant he was

safe from them. The only threat was Sophie discovering his identity.

With this in mind, Eleanor offered a word of advice.

“If possible, don’t give up on finding the location of Area Opaca. I’m worried that Sophie might lose it

one day and expose Bernard’s identity, putting him in danger.”

Despite her anger and disappointment, Eleanor was genuinely concerned for Bernard’s safety.

She later realized that as long as Bernard was alive, it didn’t matter if they were apart. It wasn’t a big

deal.

Their differences in perspectives – with one wishing for a partnership and the other believing in

distancing – were evident. It was clear they weren’t compatible, and perhaps it was for the best that

they separated.

“Ma’am, do you have any other leads?”

“Area Opaca gave me an address to claim a bounty. Does that count as a lead?”

Aidyn nodded vigorously, “Of course, it does!”

Eleanor looked at Robin, who had been silent all along, “Should I give it to them?”

It took Robin a moment to realize that Eleanor was asking for his opinion on whether she should share

the bounty address with them.

“Go ahead.” Robin thought to himself: I’m rich enough, so I don’t need a few billion.

Eleanor took Aidyn’s phone and wrote down the address in the notes app.

After receiving the address, Aidyn and Scott informed Evan and Gianna, and immediately set off.

Once they left, Peterson, who had been waiting outside for a long time, finally knocked on the door,

“Ms. Shultz, may I have a moment of your time?”