Chapter 81 Wiping his hands, Bernard glanced at the upset Eleanor, 1 warned you to stay away from Jason, didnât 17°
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 wellâinformed. In just one day, he found out what she and Jason had been up to Although it wasnât entirely her fault. If it werenât for Sophie, she would have been waiting to die at home and wouldnât possibly be here with Jason.
Eleanor didnât 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 didnât agree, she would make me pay the penalty. So I had to go against your warning with him.â
She meant it was Sophieâs fault and not hers.
Bernard curled his lips in a faint smile, âWould she have asked you to entertain him if you hadnât been in bed with Jason?â
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, âDid you deliberately provoke Jason to cancel the marriage alliance between him and the Laurence Group in front of everyone just now?â
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 didnât say anything. Explaining was useless in front of Bernard.
Bernard leaned in a little closer, his scents mingling. Eleanor couldnât help but feel a bit spellbound.
She awkwardly turned her head to the side, but her lips accidentally brushed his cheek.
A staticâlike tingling sensation spread between their skin.
Bernard stiffened, his expression becoming complicated.
Eleanor felt a bit embarrassed, âIâm sorry, I didnât mean to.â
Bernard looked at her blushing face, slowly erasing his complex emotions, and said coldly. âIs this how you seduce men?â
Upon hearing this, Eleanorâs embarrassment faded, and she felt a sense of defeat.
After a moment of silence, she said softly. âMr. Laurence, rest assured, even if I would seduce others, I would never seduce youâ
Bernardâs face turned even colder.
He stared into her eyes, unable to discern any thoughts from gaze, only indifference.
He couldnât describe any feelings, other than frustration.
Bernard also went silent for a while, until the icy look in his eyes gradually returned to its usual coldness and distance. âLetâs hope so. If you ever have any intentions toward me...â
Eleanor promptly replied, âDonât worry. Over the years, Iâve never had any inappropriate thoughts about you, even more so after breaking up Faced with Eleanorâs answer, Bernard was at a loss for words, anger rising in his cold eyes.
Seeing Bernard like this, Eleanor was a bit afraid. Her lifted chin gradually lowered under his strong gaze.
This atmosphere lasted for a while, the room steeped in silence. It seemed that whoever broke the quiet first would lose. After a long time, they heard Jason and Brendaâs conversation outside the door.
It was at this moment when Bernard finally lowered his hand from above Eleanorâs head, straightened his body and stepped back.
A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)
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