A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 848

"Some dude named Z just called for you. What's the deal with that? Who is he? Why the code name?"

Bernard took the phone with a poker face, let go of Eleanor's hand, and headed to his study.

Cedric felt something was off when he saw Bernard walk away to take the call. He jabbed at Eleanor's clothes with his pen.

"Eleanor, aren't you curious about who this 'Z' guy is?"

Eleanor, knowing it was Caleb who called, shook her head at Cedric.

"You're so laid-back..."

Cedric, unaware of Bernard's alter ego, pointed to the man standing outside his study, frowning as he listened to the phone.

"Look at Bernard, handsome and fit; he’s a total babe magnet when he's out."

"That 'Z' is probably some seductive young girl. You better watch out!"

That seductive young girl was video calling Bernard.

"Mr. Laurence..."

Bernard's eyes widened slightly when he saw Caleb on the screen.

"What happened to you?"

"Don't even ask."

Caleb touched his swollen face, complaining:

"I had to change my identity to get close to Robin Spencer's sister, and now I'm her bodyguard."

"Who knew she'd be stronger than a bodyguard and insist on dragging me out for workouts every morning?"

"My face, my head, all battered by her..."

"I'm beginning to wonder if she knows I have ulterior motives for being around her."

"And also..."

"Stick to the point."

Bernard cut off Caleb's lengthy complaints.

Seeing that Bernard wasn't in the mood for his woes, Caleb reluctantly fell silent.

"Do you remember Mr. Ben?"