A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 66

Bernard Laurence heard her soft voice, and his face became serious

When Eleanor Shultz saw his face change, she suddenly didn’t dare to speak anymore.

She sniffed carefully and smelled a faint scent of alcohol in the car besides the light fragrance. It wasn’t too strong, but it was obvious that he had been drinking. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

No wonder he came to her voluntarily, so he was drunk.

Eleanor sighed, drinking and driving, isn’t he afraid of getting caught?

As she was lost in her thoughts, Bernard suddenly squeezed the cigarette in his hand, raising his eyes to her.

“Did you sleep with Jason last night?”

When he asked, his initially red eyes were filled with contempt.

Eleanor stared into his eyes, trying to find something else, but there was nothing.

She suddenly found it funny, “Mr. Laurence, you came to find me and brought me to such a place just to ask this question?”

Bernard fixed his gaze on her face and said coldly, “Answer me.”

Being misunderstood over and over again, she was so tired, too tired even to speak. Eleanor kept silent, and Bernard’s brows furrowed tighter.

He raised his slender fingers, grabbed her chin with one hand, and said coldly, “Speak!”

His tone and actions were harsh, with a sense of coercion.

will

you believe me?”

Eleanor took a deep breath, suppressed the pain in her heart, and replied flatly. “If I say no,

Bernard sneered, “You stayed in his luxury suite for a night and didn’t come out until the next evening. Do you think I would believe that?”

Eleanor swallowed her words to explain and changed her tone, “Since you think it’s true, why bother asking me?”

Bernard’s hand gripping her chin tightened, “Did you sleep with him or not?”

Eleanor cast her gaze downward and replied softly. “Yes”

Instantly, Bernard’s expression stiffened, and his eyes turned cold, devoid of warmth or empathy.

“Why?” he interrogated.

Eleanor hesitated for a moment before responding, “Because he is handsome and wealthy, qualities that align with what I seek in a partner.”

Bernard sneered, his tone dripping with disdain, “You’ve said that before.”

Perplexed, Eleanor asked, her voice tinged with confusion, “What do you mean?”

In a chilling manner, Bernard retorted, “I’ve conducted an investigation into your relationship with Josef. He never laid a hand on you. So why did you lie to me?”

The realization that Bernard had delved into her personal life hit Eleanor like a shockwave. It was difficult for her to grasp. Raising her head, she locked eyes with him, detecting a nebulous mix of emotions lurking within his gaze. It seemed as though he was awaiting her explanation, craving some sort of justification

Although she didn’t sleep with Jason, her body was no longer clean

Arguing further wouldn’t change anything. It was better to leave thi misunderstanding as it was.

Eleanor suppressed her pain and said indifferently to him, “I said that last time because I was angry with you and wanted to retaliate. But this time, it’s true. Mr. Clowers is different from Mr. Caporal. He’s innocent and gentle, and I quite like him.”

Her expression looked serious, as if she wasn’t lying to him.

The unclear emotions in Bernard’s eyes gradually dimmed. After a brief silence, he asked coldly. “Did you know him before?” Eleanor shook her head, “No, we met just yesterday”

Bernard laughed at her response, but in the dim environment, his smile seemed somewhat sinister and frightening. “You’re quite something, hooking up with Jason after just one meeting.”

Eleanor smiled slightly, “Didn’t you say I was very capable?”

At her sarcasm, Bernard’s face darkened, and he stared into her eyes fiercely, his eyes cold as if he wanted to strangle her.

Just when Eleanor thought he was going to react violently, he suddenly leaned in closer to her.

His tall and straight body pressed down on her, making her feel suffocated, as if she was enveloped by a ferocious beast.

She was afraid of this Bernard and afraid of him approaching her.

Because she couldn’t understand him. He had already abandoned her, so why did he care so much about what she did?

Was it because of his obsession with cleanliness?

If it was because of cleanliness, he should be even more reluctant to approach her….

As Eleanor was trying to figure it out, he suddenly bit her earlobe gently. “Are you really in that much need of a man?”