A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1384

Chapter 1384

As she settled into her seat, Eleanor finally lifted her head, her gaze sweeping across each operator in the control room. The lighting was brilliant, so piercing that it cut through the crowd to reveal a man who stood out like a beacon, his presence cool and detached.

Even masked, they found each other’s eyes across the sea of faces, as if drawn by an invisible thread. In that moment of connection, the rest of the world faded away.

Eleanor, unsure of what emotions might lie behind Bernard’s mask, felt a wave of relief to see him unharmed.

Bernard had been watching Eleanor intently, and he felt a surge of emotion at the sight of her alive; his eyes reddened and the tightness in his chest began to ease. To him, her very existence was the world’s greatest gift. As long as she lived, he could endure anything.

Once everyone was present, Yates spoke with a voice that commanded attention.

“The time has come for me to hang up my hat. The role of 1-1 will now be filled by the lady beside me. Her call sign is Blue Jay, and she’s my handpicked

successor.”

Bernard’s eyes widened in disbelief. Eleanor… taking over Yates’ position as 1-1?

Was she now his adversary? His fingers tensed involuntarily on his lap.

this arrangement to see him, against Yates’ wishes.

Yates had indeed agreed, it wasn’t out of compliance but out of calculation, deliberately entangling Eleanor

leader of Area Opaca, she would also become a prime target

as a shield and a pawn, heartlessly manipulating her to thwart Bernard’s

lips curved into a smug, victorious smile before

call sign 1-3, will step up to become the new 1-2 and take

1-3, and the rest of the team

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eyes scanning the

understandable; Yates had intentionally excluded Sheldon from the meeting to prevent him from encountering Eleanor.,

operators had expected Peterson to be the new 1-1, but the position had surprisingly gone to

inexperienced for such a high-stakes role. Dissatisfaction rippled through the

rank meant being tethered to Area

Eleanor, had used the promotion to keep him

ever, Yates concluded the meeting, dismissing everyone but

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