A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1402

Beyond the borders of Golden Sea District the helicopter settled gracefully onto the trimmed lawn. The pilot, a man in a sharp suit, glanced over his shoulder at the passenger behind him. “Mr. Nine, we’ve arrived. Time to switch rides.”

The passenger, known only as Bernard, lifted his heavy-lidded gaze, a cold, dangerous glint in his eyes that sent a shiver down the pilot’s spine. In an instant, darkness enveloped the pilot’s vision as he slumped onto the controls, unconscious.

With an emotionless expression, Bernard unwound his silk tie from around his neck, looping it around his fingers as he stepped off the helicopter. The ground crew, who had been ready for the transfer, watched in shock as Bernard knocked out their colleague. Like bees swarming, they rushed toward him.

Bernard finished wrapping his tie around his hand, clenched his fist, and faced the approaching crowd. His eyes didn’t even blink as his fists flew, landing hard and fast against the faces of the pilots.

Despite nursing injuries, his combat skills were unmatched, and the men of Area Opaca were no match for him. In mere moments, he had laid out a group of adversaries.

Kicking aside a fallen pilot, Bernard’s icy gaze lifted as he unwound the tie from his hand and strode swiftly toward the helicopter.

and lifted off. As the chopper soared away, a black tie fluttered to the ground… The battered pilots on the ground, regaining their senses, grabbed

got away.”

agenda, turned their eyes toward Yates, the old man at the center of it all. Without a

nab all

a clear sign that Yates had intentionally let him escape. He had to admit, Yates was a master strategist. Even though he hadn’t instigated the situation, Yates had manipulated everything, even using Eleanor’s

done, Yates had enacted a charade of letting Bernard go, dispelling Eleanor’s doubts while fulfilling his promise.

was the ultimate aim of the game. But even knowing Yates’ intentions, Bernard was determined to avenge Caleb and his crew. His immediate priority was to remove

Eleanor’s contact with Aidyn before entering Area Opaca, he guessed they would

the chopper and head to a public area to call Aidyn. Aidyn, scouring Golden Sea District for any sign of Area Opaca, felt a weight lift off his heart upon hearing Bernard’s voice after so many

leaving Scott, who had been eager

couldn’t you let me have a word before hanging up?”