A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 57

Eleanor sensed a familiar scent emanating from him through his thin white shirt, causing her to freeze in an instant.

She instinctively glanced up at his collarbone, hoping to see the distinctive blue dragon tattoo, but it was nowhere to be found.

Disappointed, she lowered her gaze, thinking, “I guess it’s really not him.”

However, before she could fully process her emotions, Bernard abruptly grabbed her shoulder and forcefully shoved her aside.

With a hint of sarcasm, he remarked, “Wow, you’re quite skilled at throwing yourself into someone’s arms, aren’t you?”

It was evident that he had just witnessed Eleanor leaning on Jason

Eleanor opened her mouth to explain, but Bernard acted like he had just been touched by something filthy. He took out a tissue, furiously wiping his fingers.

In a forceful manner, he abruptly wiped his hands and callously tossed the tissue onto Eleanor’s face. Eyes clouded with darkness, he cast a cold, disdainful gaze upon her, treating her as if she were some lowly being. Without another word, he strode towards the private room.

This time, Eleanor didn’t need to open the door for him. It became apparent that his brief appearance earlier had been solely to humiliate her in that particular moment.

Removing the tissue from her face, Eleanor maintained a stony expression and discarded it into a nearby trash can. She appeared more upset than ever before.

tightly gripped her phone and seated herself once again.

nobody could easily bring

room, Bernard’s entrance left the deputy general manager and executives of the Clowers

had not expected Bernard to show up at

they quickly understood the Ratliff Group’s

Ratliff Group recently, and Bernard was here to back up

Group treated Sophie

best seat and

Bernard’s expression remained indifferent

only when Jason returned from outside that Bernard finally glanced up, his

had received a message from the vice president in the bathroom, informing him of

was not surprised, but rather

about Sophie and Bernard’s relationship but he did understand that the Laurence Group and the Ratliff Group were set to be linked by marriage

alliance partner, it was only natural for Bernard to come and back Sophie up, otherwise, it would be inappropriate.

up, Jason quickly picked up his glass and offered a