A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1345

Eleanor was taken aback at the sight of Peterson. She couldn't comprehend how he knew her, let alone why he'd come to see her. Could it be that he had figured out she had impersonated Emilia to negotiate a project at his home?

"Didn't I just tell you? She's not well, so she can't handle projects, why are you still here?" Robin was irked, casting a disdainful glance at Peterson who looked like he had just stepped out of a fashion magazine.

Peterson didn't seem to mind Robin's arrogance, offering Eleanor a gentle smile instead.

"Ms. Shultz, do you have a moment?"

Pulling herself together, Eleanor nodded, "Of course."

Peterson's gaze shifted to the others, "I'd like to speak with you privately."

Robin was about to protest when Eleanor spoke up, "Cedric, could you take Hailey to the lounge to rest?"

Cedric found Peterson odd. Eleanor had never had direct dealings with Peterson, so why would he seek her out privately? Regardless of his confusion, Cedric respected her decision, assisting Hailey by gently holding her arm and waist. As he turned to leave, he glanced at Robin, "Aren't you leaving?"

Robin was quite the mystery himself. When Eleanor was unconscious, he was by her bedside every day, watching her with such intensity that one might mistake him for her husband.

Cedric eyed him suspiciously, which Robin found quite annoying and abruptly exited the room.

Once they had left, Peterson gracefully approached Eleanor, taking a seat where Hailey had sat moments ago, "Ms. Shultz, I apologize for bothering you given your current health."

Peterson had a certain elegance about him. His handsome face always wore a soft smile, and he exuded the charm of a well-bred gentleman.

"No worries." Eleanor had a good impression of Peterson and reciprocated his politeness, "Now that we're alone, Mr. Sharp, what can I do for you?"

Peterson got straight to the point, "Ms. Shultz, my grandfather noticed that you pretended to be Emilia during the project negotiations.”

Hearing this, despite having suspected Peterson's motive, Eleanor felt a pang in her heart.

"So, did your grandfather send you to demand compensation for breach of contract?"

Eleanor didn't ask how Peterson's grandfather had discovered her deception, nor how they had carried out their investigation.

After all, the Sharp family was a powerhouse in North Funland, with resources and influence on par with the Laurence family. They had means and ways.

"No, actually, I'm here for something else."

The project contract stated that if Emilia wasn't personally involved in the design, a hefty penalty for breach of contract would be required.

Eleanor assumed Peterson's visit was related to the contract violation, but it wasn't, which left her puzzled, "If it's not about the project, then what is it?"