A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 612

Eleanor's complexion, which had somewhat improved under Bernard's care, had gone pale again. She trembled, took a weak step back, her cold fingers lightly touching her lower abdomen. She and Bernard had slept together so many times but she had never shown any signs of pregnancy. Could it be she couldn't have kids?

Seeing her turn pale, Blake reminded her coldly, "Ms. Shultz, the head of the Laurence family needs to have an heir. If you can't bear a child, how can you be part of the Laurence family?"

Letting the Laurence family's leader get married to a woman without any background, low education and inability to have children, it would make the family a laughingstock. He would never let that happen!

After saying this, Blake took out a check from his suit pocket, already prepared, and handed it to Eleanor.

"He wants to marry you with the entire Laurence family's fortune. I won't take back what he has given you. Here's another check, you can write any amount you want on it. The only condition is that you leave him."

Mr. Laurence said all this just to get her to leave. He hit her weak spot with simple words, thinking he had succeeded. He ended the conversation by giving her a check.

However, Eleanor tore up the check and handed it back to him. "Sir, trying to send me away with a check will not only hurt your grandson but also make me look down on the former head of the Laurence family."

Having said this, her face gradually regained some color. "As for what you said about background, education, and children. I once rejected him for these reasons, but he said he didn't care. He said he didn't need children, all he wanted was me by his side."

Blake was a clever man; he read between the lines. Bernard loved her deeply and couldn't leave her. Regardless of her background, education, or children, if Bernard was willing to sacrifice for her, he would never agree to this marriage.

The Laurence family had many enemies. Many from other powerful families hoped for Bernard's death. If they knew this woman could make Bernard give up everything, if they used her as leverage in the future, the Laurence family would be done for!

This was also why Mr. Laurence had always taught Bernard not to have emotions. An heir to a powerful family, devoid of emotions, would have no vulnerabilities. Without vulnerabilities, the Laurence family would endure forever.

Bernard's father didn't heed the advice and met a gruesome end. He didn't want his well-groomed grandson to follow in his father's footsteps.

With this thought, a cold glint flashed in Blake's eyes. When he spoke again, his voice was filled with a chill. "I'm not here to negotiate with you. I'm here to tell you, if you're willing to listen to me, I'll send you abroad for further study. If you're not, I'll have to make you disappear."

Eleanor never thought Bernard's grandfather would want to kill her. She was a bit scared but still bravely said, "Sir, I'm sorry. But I can't comply with you."

Her words were polite, but firm, causing a slight change in Blake's expression. The girl showed some courage, but sadly she wasn't Bernard's ideal partner.

Blake tucked away his sympathy for her, waved his hand, and a few black-clad bodyguards immediately appeared at the door.

"If you won't comply, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Take her away!"

Just as the bodyguards were about to grab Eleanor, a cold voice suddenly came from outside the door—

"I'd like to see who dares!"