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

eyes had melted away, replaced by desperation. The leverage

atone with your

She gazed

her. already; she couldn’t

concern that shone in Eleanor’s clear eyes warmed

he shifted his intense gaze from her

but I won’t be your sacrificial

dark deeds in their quest to cleanse the corporate world, like when Gianna sent Teresa Hyde to fend for herself in the wilds of Montana, or when Bernard himself had Josef Caporal thrown in jail to be taught a harsh lesson.

admitted the Syndicate’s guilt, but not to the extent that

knew a price must be

in penance, then you let her go.”

turning it on himself, and

Bang-

gunshot echoed deafeningly through the corridor, shattering the silence of the

head as she looked on, dazed, at the man

be afraid.” His words reached Eleanor after a long delay, her vision blurred with tears as she saw the crimson blood flowing down his shoulder, soaking his pristine white shirt beneath the dark suit

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