A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 81

Wiping his hands, Bernard glanced at the upset Eleanor, "I warned you to stay away from Jason, didn't I?"

When she saw Bernard at the Mansion of Mallory, she thought he was here for the party. She never expected he came to bring her trouble.

He sure was well-informed. In just one day, he found out what she and Jason had been up to.

Although it wasn’t entirely her fault. If it weren't for Sophie, she would have been waiting to die at home and wouldn't possibly be here with Jason.

Eleanor didn't plan to conceal anything and told the truth directly. "I wanted to keep my distance from him, but Sophie insisted that I accompany him. If I didn't agree, she would make me pay the penalty. So I had to go against your warning with him."

She meant it was Sophie's fault and not hers.

Bernard curled his lips in a faint smile, "Would she have asked you to entertain him if you hadn't been in bed with Jason?"

Was he saying that she deserved it?

Indeed, Sophie was his first love. No matter what she did, he would never blame her.

Eleanor suddenly realized this and stopped talking.

Bernard took a step closer to her, pushing her back against the wall. He placed on hand above her head and leaned down to look at her. He said, "Did you deliberately provoke Jason to cancel the marriage alliance between him and the Laurence Group in front of everyone just now?"

Jason had ended his marriage alliance with the Laurence Group?

Eleanor was stunned and then felt that she was being made a scapegoat. She had no idea she had that kind of effect on Jason. She pursed her lips and didn't say anything. Explaining was useless in front of Bernard.

Bernard leaned in a little closer, his scents mingling. Eleanor couldn't help but feel a bit spellbound.

She awkwardly turned her head to the side, but her lips accidentally brushed his cheek.