A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 850

International call?

Eleanor and Bernard exchanged glances, and Bernard's expression turned rigid as he led Eleanor back to the study to take the call.

"Ms. Schultz, hello. This is the committee for the 17th International Architecture Competition."

Eleanor initially thought the call was from Evelyn about the kids, but it turned out to be about the international competition. She breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hello, what's up?"

"Ms. Schultz, your work, 'Jared Group Headquarters', has passed the final round of judging. The committee has unanimously decided to award you the title of champion of this competition. Please come to the B City International Architecture Exhibition Hall to receive the award and deliver your acceptance speech tomorrow afternoon."

...Won?

Eleanor couldn't believe it and looked at Bernard.

He rebuilt the Jared Group Headquarters to pursue her and let her reach the peak of the architecture industry under her own name.

She thought that, as a newbie, she wouldn't be able to make it through the final round. But not only did she win, she became the champion.

This sudden surprise made her so excited that she hugged Bernard.

"Darling, I won! I'm the champion!"

Bernard's tense expression gradually relaxed, and a smile crept up his face.

"Are you happy?"

"So happy!"

"Then let's build a few more branches, all designed by you."

At these words, the smile on Eleanor's face froze.

She pushed Bernard away and looked at him with furrowed brows.

"You didn't rig this championship title for me, did you?"

Cedric, next to them, who loved to watch the fun, pointed at Bernard.

"It was him; it was him..."

Eleanor's joy instantly disappeared.

"I thought I won because of my work, not because of you. How can I accept this fishy championship?"

She picked up her phone, preparing to call the committee and tell them to re-evaluate and not take the chance with other designers.