A Second Chance at Forever
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Cedric, who had finally snapped out of his shock, quickly called out to him, but he didn’t even turn his head.
Josef watched Bernard’s retreating figure, asking meaningfully, “What’s up with your cousin?”
Cedric laughed, “He’s the only heir to the Laurence Group, so he’s under a lot of pressure, and he has some weird temperaments from time to time. Please don’t mind him.”
After a brief explanation, Cedric lifted his wine glass and apologized on his cousin’s behalf, saying, “I’ll drink one for him as punishment.”
Draining it in one gulp, Cedric put down the glass and gently said, “You guys go ahead, I’ll go check on him.”
He was very polite, and his words were courteous. Josef couldn’t find a reason not to let him go, “Let’s meet up again next time.”
Cedric nodded, put on his shirt and grabbed his coat, then hurried away.
Norene wanted to play another round, but seeing Cedric leaving, she had no choice but to throw her cards away and follow him quickly.
With the departure of these people, the private room became much emptier. Josef rubbed his brow in frustration.
Originally, he had wanted to let Bernard have fun first, and then talk about the project. But before he could bring it up, Bernard had left. How unlucky.
Josef was not in the mood for fun anymore either. He waved his hand and sent everyone else packing.
everyone had left, he turned to look at Eleanor, his eyes
of their past encounter, he intensified
significant connection between the two, suggesting a close
on her knees, her beautiful face adorned with wine stains, creating a contrasting image
raising her hand, she wiped the wine from her face and replied in a flat tone,
slightly, studying Eleanor intently.
when I had the opportunity to deliver documents to Mr. Laurence, I added something to his drink, hoping that after sleeping with me, I could elevate my social status. However, he saw through my plan and promptly dismissed me. That’s perhaps why he labeled me impure and referred to me as
trash.”
some of Josef’s doubts.
and Eleanor might
targets a woman, it’s usually because of love or sex.
he didn’t expect it was because, in reality, she had failed to frame Bernard, which led to him disliking
surprised that Eleanor actually wanted to have relations with Bernard. Didn’t she have no interest in money?
seemed that Eleanor could see his confusion. In a flat tone, she
a gloomy light, traces left of her past affection, which made Josef somewhat
“I see,”
Eleanor up and held her on his lap.
cold fingers gently wiped away the wine on her face and neck, while casually stroking
to be so
bad Bernard doesn’t know how to appreciate her. If it were him, he would have claimed her
at all, for fear of triggering something in Josef.
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