A Second Chance at Forever

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.

left, he turned to look at Eleanor, his eyes full of

start, Bernard had targeted Eleanor, and upon learning of their past encounter, he intensified his efforts

the two, suggesting

adorned with wine stains, creating a contrasting image of

raising her hand, she wiped the wine from her face and replied in a flat tone, “I know him.”

slightly, studying Eleanor intently. “How did you come to

his suspicions and calmly explained, “I was aware of my resemblance to Ms. Ratliff, so 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

trash.”

alleviated some

thought that Bernard and Eleanor might have had some unclear relationship.

woman, it’s usually because of

in reality, she had failed to frame Bernard, which led to

Eleanor actually wanted to have relations with Bernard. Didn’t she have no

In a flat tone, she said, “I once admired him.”

light, traces left of her

“I see,”

pulled Eleanor up and

cold fingers gently wiped away the wine on her face and neck, while casually stroking her at will, following the trail of red wine.

expected you to be so bold,

appreciate her. If it were him, he

at all, for fear of triggering something in Josef.