A Second Chance at Forever

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.

Eleanor had insisted on this arrangement to see him, against Yates’ wishes.

but out of

Opaca, she would also become a prime target for vengeance

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

Bernard’s reaction, Yates’ lips curved into a smug, victorious smile before announcing the next order of

call sign 1-3, will step up to

1-3, and the rest of the

i

the elusive 1-4 had caused Robin. As she wove her way through the crowd, her eyes scanning the numbers on everyone’s clothes, she searched for that particular tag. But not seeing 1-4 among them left her slightly

had intentionally excluded Sheldon from the meeting to prevent him

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

there were many formidable women among the operators, the young lady beside Yates seemed too inexperienced for such a high-stakes role. Dissatisfaction rippled through the crowd, yet following the incident with Kermit Hyde, no one dared to openly

a higher rank meant

Eleanor, had used the

Yates concluded the meeting, dismissing