Chapter 155 Liana carefully placed the coat inside a beautiful paper bag and made her way towards the villa. As she entered the study, the warm glow of the setting sun streamed in through the French window, casting a faint golden light on the man in the room.
The man stood tall and confident, his face hidden from view. Only his hand, with its distinct bone structure, was visible as it held a slim cigarette.
A subtle aroma of smoke surrounded him, adding an aura of nobility and intrigue, yet also hinting at a certain restraint.
Lianaâs gaze shifted to the small pile of discarded cigarette butts in the wastebasket, and she furrowed her brow slightly. She recalled that Bernard didnât smoke, leaving her curious about when he had started. However, she acknowledged that it wasnât her place to inquire and proceeded to knock on the door.
âCome in,â came the response.
The man didnât even bother looking back and simply uttered the words with a detached tone, as if nothing could interest him.
Liana walked over with the paper bag, âMr. Laurence, Ms. Shultz asked me to return this coat to you.â
She handed the bag to Bernard, and he finally looked.
âJust throw it away.â
He said coldly, as if disposing of something worthless.
âAlright.â
Liana replied, turning to leave with the bag again.
She guessed that Bernard would ask her to dump it, but she came regardless, as she didnât dare to handle his things carelessly.
As she was about to throw the bag into the large trash bin outside, the manâs indifferent voice suddenly sounded behind her-
âJust leave it there.â
Liana looked back at him, but the man didnât look at her; his back still facing her.
Standing in the glow of the setting sun, he raised his slender fingers and gently puffed on the cigarette. He seemed very annoyed, but couldnât really say why.
-Liana couldnâtâfigure out what was on his mind, so she carried the bag back into the study and placed the stuff on the couch.
âThen, Mr. Laurence, Iâll head back to the hospital now.â
The man simply nodded, and after Liana left, he looked back.
It was just a coat she had worn, but it made the usually decisive man hesitate.
He threw away the cigarette in his hand impatiently and grabbed the coat, feeling as if her warmth was still on it and couldnât bear to let 1. go.
Realizing this, Bernardâs expression suddenly stiffened.
He threw away the coat, quite annoyed, and pulled out another pack of cigarettes.
Liana hurried out of the villa; there were still a few patients at the hospital waiting for her. But she had been busy with Bernardâs personal affairs all day.
She quickly got in her car and turned on the ignition. As she was reversing, she saw a red Ferrari drive up.
A woman got out of the car, dressed in a highâend tailored suit, holding a fancy handbag. Upon seeing Liana in the reversing car, her face immediately turned sour.
âLiana!â
Sophie didnât expect to meet Liana at Bernardâs private estate.
She had never been to the place herself, and had spent a long time searching for the address. Yet, LianÄ seemed to have free access.
Sophie was supposed to be Bernardâs fiancée, but he had never told her where he lived. Instead, he used this woman to provoke her, It was an unbearable situation for anyone to be in, let alone the pampered heiress of the Ratliff family, = 5 A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
Sophie, feeling wronged and angry, no longer cared about maintaining her image and rushed forward, slapping the car window.
âLiana, get out of there!â
Liana, sitting in the driverâs seat, glared at Sophie. Stupid woman!
She couldnât be bothered with Sophie, so she slammed on the gas pedal and drove off.
12:19 Chapter 155 Sophie didnât expect Liana to be so arrogant, and watched the retreating car with clenched fists, fuming. She swore she would make Liana have a hard time in A City!
Sophie flipped her hair back, turning around and heading into the estate.
The security guard at the gate stopped her. âMiss, you canât enter here without permission.â
Sophie knew better this time and replied coldly, âYour Mr. Laurence invited me.â
The security guard didnât budge. âWait a moment, let me confirm.â
Sophieâs face changed, clearly not expecting the guard to verify.
She said there was no need and took out her phone, dialing Bernardâs number.
After several attempts, he still didnât answer, leaving her trembling with anger.
Without Bernardâs approval, the security wouldnât let her in. Sophie had no choice but to leave, frustrated.
It bothered her that Liana could easily enter Bernardâs residence while she couldnât as if Bernard didnât care about her at all!!
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After some thought, she took out her phone and dialed a number at the Laurence familyâs mansion. âHello, Donna Laurence, this is Sophie...â
ï¤Chapter 154 Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END)
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