A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1

Bernard Laurence returned to the country, and as his secret lover, Eleanor Shultz was promptly taken to Rosewood Manor.

As per the agreement, she had to be squeaky clean without a trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him.

She followed his preferences to the letter, washing herself up, then putting on a silky nightgown and heading to the bedroom on the second floor.

The man was sitting in front of his computer dealing with work stuff when she entered. He glanced at her.

"Come here."

His voice was cold and void of emotion, weighing on Eleanor's heart like a heavy stone.

He was an aloof man prone to mood swings. Fearing his bad temper, Eleanor quickly walked up to him.

Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his embrace, his long fingers grabbing her chin.

Bending down, he kissed her red lips hard.

Bernard was never one for chit-chat. Making love to her was his only purpose when meeting her.

He may have looked noble, but when it came to his sexual desire, he wouldn't let her off easy after being away on business for three months.

As she expected, when she woke up, he was gone but the sound of water trickling in the bathroom remained.

She followed the sound and noticed a tall figure reflected on the frosted glass.

Eleanor was taken aback. In the past, he would always leave as soon as he finished, never staying until she woke up. What was different this time?

Feeling tired, she sat up in bed, silently waiting for the man to appear. After a few minutes, the sound of water ceased, and he emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel. Water droplets fell from his hair onto his skin, tracing a path down his well-defined abs, exuding a dangerously enticing appeal.

His face was chiseled and attractive, but his deep, indifferent eyes conveyed a sense of detachment. He looked good, yet the chilly aura surrounding him made people think twice about approaching.

Noticing that she was awake, Bernard glanced at her with a cold stare. "You don't need to come anymore," he said abruptly.

Eleanor paused, perplexed by his words.

Without looking at her, Bernard handed her a document. "This contract is terminated ahead of schedule."

Seeing the agreement, Eleanor finally realized the truth: Bernard was ending their relationship.