A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 445

Eleanor looked across the room, utterly baffled. Bernard's sudden appearance seemed a little too convenient. He had a private estate in A City and was a notorious neat freak. Even the most luxurious hotels couldn't satisfy his standards. So why on earth was he here?

While pondering, Eleanor noticed Pearce glancing at her phone.

"So, Mr. Law's not showing up?"

The cops, who were about to go back to the fire exit to wait for the criminal, halted at the sound of Pearce's surprised voice.

"What happened?"

Eleanor snapped out of her thoughts and quickly explained herself to the police.

"Officers, I'm sorry. It seems Mr. Law got wind of our operation and changed his plans. He's not coming today."

After apologizing, she bowed to the cops again in apology.

"Sorry to have you guys run around for nothing."

Though they felt like their time was wasted, the cops didn't blame her. Instead, they reminded the two to call them if anything came up.

After thanking the police, Eleanor and Pearce watched them leave. The rest of the hotel staff quickly evacuated the building.

After they left, Pearce and Eleanor stepped into the elevator, headed to the underground parking lot, and got in the car.

While starting the car, Pearce asked Eleanor, "Mr. Law is a sly fox. Are you still going to meet him tomorrow?"

Eleanor seemed uncertain, "The Midnight Bar is his turf. I might walk in and never come back."

After driving out of the parking lot, Pearce glanced at Eleanor, "We've already bothered the cops today. It won't feel right to call them again tomorrow. But if you really want to catch him, I can call some buddies to back you up!"

Eleanor felt the warmth in Pearce's offer, "Thank you, Mr. Hooper."

Pearce lifted his right hand from the steering wheel, raised his index finger, and wagged it, "Don't get me wrong. I just love the thrill of catching criminals!"