A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 8

Josef didn’t give a da mn about her feelings and yanked off her nightgown.

As his hands, covered in delicate calluses grazed her lower back, Eleanor screamed in terror.

“Josef!”

Her booming voice stopped Josef’s wandering hands in their tracks.

But he only paused for a moment before leaning down to tug at her panties.

Eleanor was livid, “If you force me today, I’ll sue your a s s in court tomorrow!”

Josef’s hand stopped for a moment again but then burst out laughing like he’d just heard the funniest joke, “I’m not scared of the cops, and I sure as hell ain’t scared of you suing me.”

Eleanor clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, “I know the Caporal family is powerful and influential, but this is the age of media. If you dare to use your power to make this go away, I’ll report you publicly in front of the media!”

Josef casually raised an eyebrow, remarking, “Sure, go ahead and expose me to the media. It’s been a while since I’ve been in the spotlight.”

It became evident that Josef was unfazed by the prospect. In that moment, Eleanor felt a profound sense of powerlessness. She had not merely tangled with an ordinary scoundrel, but a wealthy and influential individual who could effortlessly manipulate the news to his advantage. She couldn’t confront him directly.

Gradually, Eleanor’s rationality began to resurface. To navigate a situation involving someone like Josef, physical confrontation or attempting to match his background and power would be futile. To protect herself, she had to learn the art of pretense.

a pleasant voice, “Mr. Caporal, I didn’t intend to make threats or employ the media to intimidate you. I simply cannot bring myself to be intimate with someone I do

although it did not indicate that he would let

head and forcefully kissed her collarbone. “But what if I desire

me some time to

As long

caused Eleanor’s composed facade to freeze

two loving people have

course, he could see that Eleanor was being gentle with him only to

out to be quite smart. When threats didn’t work, she immediately changed her strategy.

and looked at her for a while, without exposing her, “The feeling should

patiently explained, “It’s very different. Only two people in love could experience that

lowered his head toward her,

scene of Bernard holding her in

reaction be if he

be

harassed by

with thousands of emotions, but she

Josef sneered,

to

felt a little disappointed,

continue persuading: