A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1041

After saying goodbye to Evelyn, Cedric organized a gathering at Chase's request, inviting everyone who had once appeared in court.

Everyone, except for Hailey.

In the courtroom, Cedric and Hailey were seated close to each other, yet they never shared a glance. Even when they accidentally brushed against each other while leaving the courthouse, they simply murmured polite 'sorrys' before parting ways.

Given their current circumstances, everyone understood why Cedric didn't invite Hailey. However, Chase suspected that it might not sit well with Cedric.

He raised his glass, clinking it against Cedric's, "Just letting it go like that?"

Drinking, Cedric replied, "I've tried my best, I'm tired."

He was tired, tired of pursuing Hailey. There was no point anymore, and things were quite alright as they were.

Just as Chase was about to offer further words of encouragement, he noticed Sigrid walking through the door, a glimmer lighting up his eyes. However, as soon as he spotted Peterson Sharp trailing behind her, that spark quickly faded.

Following his gaze towards the door, Cedric spotted Peterson and frowned, "Why did he come along?"

He had warned Sigrid not to invite others to Mr. Chase's dinner, but she didn't listen.

Sigrid arrived with Peterson and turned to Bernard, "You don't mind one extra person, do you?"

Bernard didn't mind, but Eleanor...

He turned his head, but Eleanor was nowhere to be seen. He was surprised.

Pearce, on the other hand, had a smug smile on his face. He stood up and reached out to Peterson, "Remember me?"

The Sharp family was the client for the last project Emilia took on. Pearce, who wanted to visit the construction site, had naturally met him.

Peterson had a good memory. When he saw Pearce, he shook his hand politely, "Emilia's chief designer."