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 it.”

Bernard’s eyes had melted away, replaced by desperation. The leverage they held was Eleanor’s life, and it

but you have to atone with your own life, in front of

a death sentence. She gazed

many times for her. already; she couldn’t stand to see

shone in

Eleanor’s fears, he shifted his intense gaze from her to the three controllers.

I won’t be

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

Syndicate’s guilt, but not to

the Syndicate’s leader, he knew a price must be

a shot in penance,

raised his gun, turning it on himself, and

Bang-

the safehouse and piercing Eleanor’s ears

she looked on, dazed, at the man standing

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

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