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.

eyes, she perceived a flicker

her vision cleared, all she found

viewed her as a replacement and had never truly cared for her, so what had she expected?

addressed Cedric, “This girl has no experience and cannot handle alcohol. Please

the woman beside him suddenly grew infuriated. “What do you mean by that, Mr.

raised an eyebrow and responded calmly, “Ma’am, I made no

woman was left speechless and stomped her foot, then turned to Cedric and whined, “Cedric, look at him, what he said was so mean! Let’s not talk

man, patted her hand. “Norene, you know

wouldn’t let it go. Being the top girl in the club, she

argue with Josef, but taking it out

to your level. We’re here to have fun, right? But just sitting around is

the mention of a

of game?”

some cards and put them on the table.

whoever loses takes off a piece of clothing.”

“Interesting.”

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

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