A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1374

Eleanor furrowed her brow, a clear sign of confusion, prompting Yates to tilt his head slightly with curiosity.

“Do you know something?” he asked.

To avoid arousing Yates’ suspicions, Eleanor shook her head gently. It was better to keep silent until she had concrete evidence.

Her top priority was finding a way to reach Bernard. She had to share everything she knew, to prevent him from unknowingly remaining undercover in the enigmatic Area Opaca.

“Can you get Bernard out?” she asked.

Yates’ fingers, previously interlaced on the table, twitched slightly. “Eleanor, I assure you, I haven’t restricted Bernard’s freedom.”

“If you haven’t restricted him, then why hasn’t he come home? Why hasn’t he even made a phone call?” Eleanor had been puzzled before. If Area Opaca didn’t limit their operatives’ freedom, why hadn’t Bernard contacted her in 23 days?

thoughts becoming clearer, she began to suspect that Yates was indeed restricting Bernard’s personal freedom; otherwise, Bernard would have reached out to her.

Bernard? Unless he knew about Bernard’s true identity – yet Yates’ probing didn’t seem to

mind. He stared into her eyes, and said deliberately, “The rule I’ve set is that operatives from Area Opaca are free to come and go as they please, and

hasn’t returned home or contacted you, I honestly have no

out about your marriage after you

even more puzzled than Eleanor, his

man who seemingly possesses everything, keep coming back to Area Opaca

expression shifted slightly. She wasn’t sure if Yates was probing her about Bernard’s identity or if, knowing Bernard’s

“He’s always been a bit of a gambler,

intrigue and control. Eleanor was unsure if Yates knew about Bernard’s identity and hesitated to make

But Bernard could have chosen a more gentle way to let you go. Instead, he opted for the cruelest method, coldly pushing you away. That alone shows

the same way before.