A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 898

Bernard’s eyes fluttered open languidly, casting a frosty gaze upon the fidgety Robin Spencer, “You honestly think that on your mere say so, I should skedaddle? Who do you fancy yourself to be?”

Bernard’s air of superiority grated Robin the wrong way, yet he had to bite his tongue. “Why else would I trouble myself to seek you out, if this didn’t concern you?

A sardonic laughter escaped Bernard’s lips, Robin, unless my memory fails me, you and I share a bond of hostility. If this ‘urgent issue indeed involves me, wouldn’t you relish my misfortune instead of seeking me out?”

A valid point indeed Should Bernard fall into dire straits, Robin would undoubtedly be the first to revel. But the present circumstances dictated otherwise, “Fine, remain immobile if you wish. But don’t claim ignorance when Evelyn Ziegler whisks away your wife’s niece”

Evelyn had recently engaged a high profile international attorney, freshly returned to their homeland, with the intent of legally confronting Eleanor within days. Aware of Evelyn’s scheme. Robin saw this as a fitting pretext to steer Bernard out of the equation

But Bernard didn’t react at all after hearing this, he just looked deeply at him with a nonchalant gaze, as if he had already seen through his plan It was unsettling

Bemard’s nonchalance was normal, but Eleanor was bound to react, Mr Spencer, how did you know that Evelyn plans to take my niece?”

She pretended to be very worried and asked Robin, looking genuinely concerned. She even stood up, resting her hands on the table, staring at Robin standing outside the

table.

almost as tall as Bernard, looked up and met her clear, lake–like eyes It was like a

of people, saying

must go back right away to

pretended to be very anxious and stood up quickly,

go see her,

he made up his own and walked out.

hand, and pretended to worry. “If it weren’t for the urgent matter, I would

me around, Evelyn wouldn’t dare to

acting, Bernard finally got up

didn’t expect to fool Bernard so quickly.

victory, Bernard, who was halfway out of the door, turned back

since you’re close with Evelyn,

should I meddle in your affairs with Evelyn?

smiling at him, “How do I know you’re not trying to get me out of the way

hurts and became anxious, but tried to play it cool, “Your wife is