A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 37

"Seems like you're pretty capable, huh?"

Josef wrapped his arms tightly around Eleanor's waist and planted a hard kiss on her face. "Tell me, babe, what do you want as a reward?"

Eleanor, with her hand covering the kissed cheek, calmly said, "I don't want any reward. I just want you to get your men out of my friend's wedding room."

"Alright."

Josef immediately pulled out his phone, made a call, and told his men to leave.

It was only after this that Eleanor let out a sigh of relief. She turned around, picked up the drugged glass of wine, and handed it to Josef.

"Mr. Caporal, I brought you this wine. Let's drink it together."

"Drink?"

Josef frowned slightly, surprised that she would invite him to drink.

Josef, somewhat taken aback, thought Eleanor might have had a change of heart and quickly leaned in to ask, "What, you've finally come around? Now you'll let me touch you?"

Worried that Josef might get suspicious, Eleanor maintained her previous demeanor, coldly saying, "You misunderstood. I told you before, I don't want you touching me, that's why I offered the business deal in exchange. How could you not keep your word?"

Josef didn't like her response, "Then why are you asking me to drink with you?"

Eleanor frowned, "I'm just inviting you for a drink to show my gratitude, as you've spared me twice and not only did you not touch me, but you also trust me so much. The least I can do is toast you."

Being praised by Eleanor like that, Josef felt like his image had become great all at once.

"If that's the case, then I'll join you for a drink."

Josef reached out and took the wine glass she offered.

She was probably too nervous and her fingers trembled slightly.

Josef immediately noticed that something was off.

He calmly took the glass but didn't drink it. Instead, he looked at Eleanor.

She put on a good show, but her quickened heartbeat gave her away.