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.

teary eyes, she perceived a flicker of anger in his

all she found was indifference and

as a replacement and had never truly cared for her, so

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

simply smiled and remained silent, yet 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 mention of you. Why

turned to Cedric and whined, “Cedric, look at him, what he

“Norene, you know Mr. Caporal’s personality. He didn’t mean anything by it.”

go. Being the top girl in the club, she didn’t want to hear ‘no experience‘ after being with

Josef, but taking it

right? But just sitting around is kind of boring. Let’s play

up at the mention of a

of game?”

out some cards and put them on

takes off a piece of clothing.”

“Interesting.”

Josef wouldn’t refuse this kind of scene,

glanced at him. “Bro, they always play a little wild. If you don’t want to…” Before he could finish, Bernard