A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 519

In a rundown shack on a desolate island off the coast, Eleanor was tied to a chair, her lips sealed shut with layers of duct tape.

The suffocating sensation slowly roused her from unconsciousness. The moment she lifted her eyelids, she saw a bunch of nasty-looking dudes surrounding her.

They were all big thugs, gripping weapons like iron rods, and bone knives in their hands.

Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the wooden shack, casting a silvery sheen on the gleaming blades.

The blinding light pierced Eleanor's eyes, making her heart race...

Instinctively, she tried to struggle, only to discover she was bound on both her hands and feet. She was unable to move.

"Save your energy, sweetheart, there's no escaping this...."

A scar-faced man pushed his way through the crowd. His heavy boots thudded against the floor.

At the sight of the scar-faced man, Eleanor quickly realized they were after Mr. Law.

Eleanor eyed the approaching man, her mind was racing.

They kidnapped her, probably hoping to pry out the identity of Mr. Law from her.

As long as she claimed she'd never met Mr. Law, Bernard would be safe.

Knowing their motives eased her fear of the unknown.

Judging by their intimidating display of weapons, it looked like she was in for a beating...

Eleanor moped, wondering how she would negotiate with these thugs to minimize her injuries when...