A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1426

Chapter 1426

Bernard’s hand moved with lightning speed, the gun in his grip barking death as he dropped a goon in black with a single shot.

Just as he was about to pivot and target another, red laser dots danced across Eleanor’s body.

At the same moment, the gun in the hand of the black-clad assailant pressed coldly against Eleanor’s temple.

“Mr. Law.”

Three controllers, cradling their rifles, emerged slowly from the panic room within the safehouse.

“The terms laid out by Sector 2-5, Mr. Law. Comply, and your wife goes free. Otherwise…”

One of the controllers hadn’t even finished speaking when the goon pushed the gun harder against Eleanor’s head.

“Don’t hurt her!”

Bernard’s heart raced with fear at the mere posturing of the thug. It was clear now that his concern for Eleanor surpassed even his own life.

Even the slightest scratch on her, and he would be beside himself with anxiety.

at me, leave her out of

away, replaced by desperation. The leverage they held

but you have to atone with your

like a death sentence. She gazed at Bernard’s

hurt too many times for her. already;

and concern that shone in Eleanor’s clear eyes warmed

After soothing Eleanor’s fears, he shifted his intense gaze from her to

won’t be your sacrificial lamb.”

himself had Josef Caporal thrown in jail to be taught a harsh lesson. But since he had taken over, he had never allowed the senseless slaughter of

guilt, but not to the extent that

leader, he knew a

a shot in penance, then you let her

that, Bernard raised his gun, turning it on himself, and without flinching, fired into

Bang-

deafeningly through the corridor, shattering the silence of the safehouse and piercing Eleanor’s ears and heart

as she looked on, dazed,

as she saw the crimson blood flowing down his shoulder, soaking his pristine white shirt beneath the dark suit

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