A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 12

Eleanor thought Josef and Bernard had a good relationship, but it turned out Cedric introduced them.

It seemed like this party Josef organized wasn’t just for her to meet a few friends – he also wanted to get a project through Bernard.

But that was fine; discussing a project would take time, which would give her a chance to figure a way out.

With that thought in mind, Eleanor’s tense body relaxed a little.

Just as she took a breath, Josef suddenly signaled to her to drink up.

Unable to feign ignorance any longer, Eleanor grabbed her glass and gulped down its contents.

She seldom drank, as Bernard disliked the smell of alcohol, so she had managed to abstain completely.

The sudden consumption of a strong liquor caused her eyes to well up with tears.

Observing this, Josef swiftly embraced her and helped by patting her back.

Bernard’s icy gaze fixated on the hand wrapped around Eleanor.

a flicker of anger in his gaze.

as her vision cleared, all she found was

a replacement and had never truly cared for her, so

Eleanor regained her composure, Josef embraced her and addressed Cedric, “This girl

remained silent, yet the woman beside him suddenly grew infuriated. “What

raised an eyebrow and responded calmly, “Ma’am, I made no mention of you. Why are you becoming so agitated?”

look at him, what he said was so mean! Let’s not talk to him anymore,

mild–tempered man, patted her hand. “Norene, you know Mr. Caporal’s personality. He didn’t mean anything

girl in the club, she

Josef, but taking it out on

stoop to your level. We’re here to have fun, right? But just sitting around is kind of boring. Let’s play a game.”

up at the mention of a

of game?”

took out some cards and put them on

teams, and whoever loses takes off a

“Interesting.”

Josef wouldn’t refuse this kind of scene, and everyone else agreed

they always play a little wild. If you don’t want to…” Before he could finish, Bernard took the