A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 620

After Bernard's speech, a bunch of relatives were left speechless. They didn't see it coming that the big cheese of the Laurence family would be in the know of their shady deals.

"Sure, we did this stuff, but you can't just kick us all out of the Laurence family, right?"

They didn't believe that other folks in the Laurence family hadn't done the same, so why were they the first to take the hit?

"Big bro, you gotta stand up for us. We hardly have any shares as it is, if they're taken back now, how will we get by?"

The “big bro” they were referring to was Blake, the father of the Laurence family. These relatives were Blake's siblings, both close and distant, all part of his generation. Although Blake wasn't the top dog anymore, his word still carried weight. Regardless of Bernard's power, he couldn't just bypass Blake, right? As long as Blake stood up for them, Bernard's decision would mean squat! It was because of Blake's backup that they dared to play dirty behind the scenes...

But Blake valued the Laurence family's interests more than anyone. Anything that harmed the family's interests, he wouldn't let slide. Though he didn't agree with Bernard summoning everyone back to the old mansion for a woman, he sided with Bernard on this matter.

Bernard had dug up the dirt and planned to deal with the relatives who were abusing the Laurence family's name, and Blake of course supported him. However, they were all part of the same clan, even if he detested their actions, he had to keep up appearances.

Thinking this, Blake put on a show of anger, banging his cane on the floor, "Bernard, we're all family here, a little lesson is enough. Don’t go overboard."

Bernard gave Blake an indifferent glance, "I'll deal with you after I'm done with them. Don’t rush."

Blake, who had tried to play the good guy, looked grim at these words. What was this supposed to mean? He was about to ask when Bernard looked away, turning his cold gaze to the disgruntled relatives.

"You've got a minute. Either take the buyout and leave, or be sent to the police station. Your choice."