A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1334

Chapter 1334 

Meanwhile, Mr. Quartus was leading the father-daughter duo of the Ratliff Group back to Area Opaca, a day later than initially scheduled. The pair had been tough to locate, proving themselves resourceful in their attempts to hide. 

Mr. Quartus returned to the control room, expecting to see 1-2, but was met with an unusual sight. 1-1 sat alone on a leather couch, fixated on the screen of the control panel, puffing on a cigar in dead silence. 

“Where’s 1-2?” Mr. Quartus asked. 

Everyone in the control room turned their attention towards 1-1. The room was filled with operators, all wearing badges with their specific numbers, marking them as a notch above the regular henchmen. They were partners with 1-1. 

But 1-2 was senior to them, and 1-1 had just killed him. It was clear to them all that if their interests clashed with 1-1, he wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate them. 

Just as they were contemplating leaving Area Opaca, Sheldon, also known as Mr. Quartus, returned and all eyes turned to him. 

“Mr. Quartus, Bernard used a chip to control 1-2, tying their fates together. He threatened our boss, and was shot by 1-3,” said Mr. Sextus, bringing Sheldon up to speed on the events that occurred in his absence. 

Sheldon was stunned. 1-2 had served Area Opaca diligently for years, and yet he was shot dead by a junior? All because he was forced to threaten 1-1? He cleaned the cold sweat from his brow and looked at 1-1, who sat unflinchingly at the head of the table. 

“Bro, 1-2 followed you for years. You killed him instead of finding a way to save him. I must say I’m surprised,” Sheldon accused, not bothering to hide his disappointment. 

1-1, surprisingly, did not retaliate but just stared at him coldly. 

“You once asked me why I didn’t let you run Area Opaca. This is why.” 

Sheldon was too soft and sentimental. These qualities made him a poor fit for a leadership role. 

Although 1-1 didn’t retaliate, Sheldon was still frustrated. He turned to leave, but was stopped by 1-1, “I won’t hold your mistakes against you. Bring in the Ratliffs.” 

Sheldon was surprised. Had 1-1 really decided to let him off the hook? 

“I thought you were going to kill me,” Sheldon said, watching 1-1 exhale a cloud of smoke. 

“I enjoy killing, but I don’t kill indiscriminately.” 

His implication was clear – he had killed 1-2 out of necessity. 

“I couldn’t continue to be controlled by Bernard because of 1-2. By killing him, I can pry the identity of the founder of the Siren Organization from Bernard. Only by finding their founder can we finally take our revenge.” 

These words struck a chord with everyone. Those who were considering leaving slowly relaxed and sat back down.