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.

she perceived a

vision cleared, all she found

only viewed her as a replacement and had never truly

composure, Josef embraced her and addressed Cedric, “This girl has no experience and cannot handle

smiled and remained silent, yet the woman beside him suddenly grew

no mention of you. Why are

to Cedric and whined, “Cedric, look at him,

hand. “Norene, you know Mr. Caporal’s personality. He didn’t mean

top girl in the club, she didn’t want to hear ‘no experience‘

argue with Josef, but taking it out on his

won’t stoop to your level. We’re here to have fun, right? But

up at the mention of a game.

of game?”

some cards and put

in teams, and whoever loses takes off a piece of clothing.”

“Interesting.”

Josef wouldn’t refuse this kind of

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