A Second Chance At Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1381

Chapter 1381 

Bernard couldn’t help but let out a bitter chuckle; he felt like he was a pawn in some sick cosmic game. His laugh, paired with the bloodshot look in his eyes, didn’t seem to faze Yates. 

“I will give you ten minutes to think it over,” Yates said, then turned on his heel and left the sterile, white lab, his entourage of suited goons trailing behind 

him. 

Only Peterson lingered, waiting until Yates and the others had left before leaning in to whisper to Bernard, “Just play along for now, and once you’re out, you can explain everything to her.” 

“Boy, do you think I’m deaf?” Yates’ menacing voice came from outside the door, making Peterson clamp his mouth shut and quickly step out of the lab. 

Yates removed his mask, revealing eyes that simmered with malice, as he glared at Peterson. 

“You’ve just earned yourself another twenty lashes,” he ordered coldly. 

Peterson, slightly afraid of his grandfather, nodded his head in resignation and murmured, “Yes, sir.” 

Yates looked away, directing the others. 

“No.3, head to the control room and initiate the program; I’ll need it later.” 

“The rest of you, secure the chip in the mobile unit, and then destroy the chip lab.” 

Once he’d finished issuing orders, Yates pulled out his phone and sent a message to all the operatives: no one was to speak of the chip or Bernard’s ordeal at Area Opaca ever again. 

He singled out Sheldon Pine, who, miles away in his office, furrowed his brow at the cryptic message. Ever since Bernard’s capture, Yates had been dishing out these bizarre orders. 

After the directive, Yates returned to the lab, resuming his imposing stance over Bernard, who sat with his eyes tightly shut. 

“So, what’s your decision?” 

Bernard’s eyelashes quivered slightly, but he offered no other response. Yates wasn’t in a hurry; he settled back into a couch, patiently waiting for an 

answer. 

Bernard knew that the only way to free himself from the chip’s control was to accept the deal, contradictory as it seemed to the promise of unlimited freedom 1-1 had initially offered. The offer might seem to favor Bernard, but the true beneficiary was 1-1 -clever enough to secure his own interests while grasping Bernard’s weak spot. 

Bernard had navigated the cutthroat business world for years, and now he faced a formidable opponent. A sardonic smile played on his lips, like a soulless vessel, hollowly amused. 

“Eleanor’s unlucky to have a grandfather like you.” 

“She may be unlucky, but without the Siren Organization, she wouldn’t have faced these tragedies.” 

Pauline had been a victim of the Siren Organization. If she hadn’t been killed, Eleanor’s mother wouldn’t have remarried to Cameron, and Eleanor and her sisters would’ve been spared their hardships. 

Bernard opened his eyes, facing the masked man with a sudden urge to ask him what Eleanor’s misfortunes had to do with the Siren Organization. But just as quickly, his interest waned. 

Now, it wasn’t just that Yates had a vendetta against the organization. Bernard had his own score to settle, and whatever the reason, he wouldn’t let his brothers lie here in vain-he would have his revenge. 

With that thought, Bernard’s gaze on Yates turned icy, layered with hatred enough to burn through his protective suit. But being in a position of weakness, he reigned in his anger. 

“You want me to agree to your terms, then take off that mask.” 

“Eleanor will tell you everything she knows when she arrives tomorrow. Let her speak for herself.” 

Even if he couldn’t hide the fact that he was the founder of Area Opaca, letting Bernard know his identity prematurely would surely alert Eleanor 

tomorrow. 

Yates was not one to act against his own interests, so today’s negotiation did not involve revealing his identity in exchange for the founder of the Siren Organization. 

Judging by how Eleanor had negotiated, she seemed to know already. When the time came, Yates would find a way to use Bernard to probe for information indirectly. 

Yates kept everything under control, indifferent to Bernard’s fate. And Bernard, with deep eyes like a wild beast lurking in the shadows, looked back, his glare full of dark promise.