A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1011

Her words were a bit subtle. Other young girls might not have caught her real meaning, but Hailey was different, "I don't have any big secrets. I just want to settle down in A City. The cost of living here is sky-high. If you want to live here, you gotta have the dough. I don't want to make money through power games, I just earn my keep through customer interaction. I want to buy an apartment. At first, I thought such a life was pretty sweet, but then I was bullied by those who have power and wealth. I don't think a stable job can give me much."

Hailey's words cleared up Janice's misunderstanding that 'she raised her social status through shady means'.

"I gotcha. Your story is kinda like mine. I worked my way up through studies and exams, finally settled down in a foreign university. Being a woman, it ain't that easy, I feel you."

Janice didn't show any noticeable distaste, but her words were dripping with a sense of superiority that made Hailey uncomfortable. Hailey looked at Yeager, who seemed to miss his mother's point entirely, didn't utter a peep for her, just kept serving her dishes.

Hailey prodded the food on her plate with her fork but didn't eat. Yeager noticed, "What's up, don't you like these dishes?"

Hailey shook her head. Janice glanced at them, immediately called the waiter, handed the menu to Hailey after grabbing it, "Ms. Vulpe, if you don't like the food, you don't have to eat it. Order something you like. My husband has some savings abroad to cover this, don't be shy."

Hearing this, Hailey glanced at the lady of the house, then at the silent middle-aged man, finally her gaze landed on Yeager. Seeing him nod at her, Hailey smiled, "Alright then, I'll order a few more dishes."

Hailey picked two moderately priced dishes. Janice thought it was too cheap, so she added a few signature dishes and a bottle of Lafite red wine. Once the waiter left with the menu, Janice readjusted her beige long dress.

Every stitch of the dress was handmade, Hailey noticed, but she didn't bother about Janice showing off their wealth in front of her.

Janice saw that Hailey didn't try to please her, so she backed off, "Ms. Vulpe, this might make you uncomfortable, but you know my son. He has not really dated or been married, so I'm quite curious about your past. Could you share the reason you divorced your ex?"