A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 614

Upon hearing this, Blake's face darkened, "Would you really ditch the Laurence family for a woman?"

Bernard's face was impassive, he scoffed, "So what if I give up on the Laurence family?"

Mr. Laurence didn't know Bernard had another identity, he only knew that Bernard bought the Stanley and Ratliff families. Therefore, he thought Bernard was using these two families as bargaining chips, "The Stanley and Ratliff families are not as strong as the Laurence family, you should think this through.”

Bernard raised an eyebrow aloofly, his eyes full of coldness. "Do you still think the Laurence family is the same as when you were in charge?"

Blake, who had been silently observing from behind, knew full well that the Laurence family was now entirely under Bernard's control. He also knew he had shareholders around the world at his beck and call. But so what? Without Bernard, couldn't the Laurence family find another leader?

In his heart, Blake knew that among the current generation of the Laurence family, only Bernard had the charisma and ability to expand the family's influence. The other grandkids couldn't compare to him. If someone else took over, the Laurence family would decline, just like it did when the incompetent Cedric messed up many projects during his short stint as acting CEO...

Thinking about this, Blake stopped arguing with Bernard about power and changed the subject, "Bernard, I don't object to your marriage. Ms. Shultz's background and education don't matter, but she can't bear children. How can I and the Laurence family accept this?"

Mr. Laurence's words hit Bernard's sore spot, making his already cold expression even colder. He slowly let go of Eleanor's waist, and walked up to Blake. His tall and straight figure, aloof demeanor, and the intimidating aura made Blake shiver...

He looked down at him. His gaze was icy and his tone extremely unpleasant. "What does her ability to bear children have to do with you?"

Blake frowned. He wanted to say it was of course related, and that they needed his excellent genes to cultivate the next successor. But unfortunately, before he could say it, he was suppressed by Bernard's powerful aura—