A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1391

Eleanor stepped out of the room and made her way down the long corridor, her heels clicking against the polished floor. As she passed the boardroom, a thunderous voice echoed through the half-open door. It was Yates, and he was in a foul mood, berating the staff.

"You pull a stunt like that again, and I swear, the folks from District B2 will be cut off from the central betting pool. Then we'll see how you like making ends meet!"

Eleanor paused, peering through the doorway. At that precise moment, Yates caught sight of her and his voice dropped to a hush, "Everyone out, now."

Once the room had emptied, Yates gestured to her with a softened tone, "Come in, Eleanor."

After a moment's hesitation, she entered the room and sat down at his indication.

No sooner had she settled into the chair than Yates opened a drawer and took out a jar of sour plums, setting it before her, "All set?"

Just as Eleanor was about to respond, Yates leaned across her, his gaze fixing on Bernard, who was passing by outside, "Number 9, come on in."

Bernard halted, turned, and after a brief moment of surprise upon seeing Eleanor, he stepped inside.

"Are you done with your tasks for the day?"

Bernard, understanding Yates' intention and clenching his fists behind his back, nodded without a hint of emotion, "Yes."

"Good. There's been a hiccup with one of your guys from the fifth unit during a client pickup. I need you to take a trip to Country SuloriaAltavia and lend a hand."

Eleanor had harbored doubts that Yates knew about Bernard's true identity and was using it to force a breakup between them.

She had come to probe for the truth, but hearing Yates' request dispelled her suspicions...

If Yates truly knew Bernard's secret, he would never let him leave Area Opaca so easily.