A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1328

"Sorry." Bernard, impassive as an emotionless machine, lowered his gaze, locking eyes with Sheldon, "I need to head up to the Upper District, crack open 1-2's skull, and install a chip. But I don't have the authority. I need to borrow your iris and palm prints."

Mr. Quartus already had an inkling of what Bernard was up to, and he was anything but agreeable, "I only agreed to help you take down Mr. Ben and Sophie. Don’t you dare drag me into anything involving 1-2!"

Sheldon struggled, but found himself unable to break free from Bernard, who was as immovable as a brick wall.

The coders in the programming room stood up one by one as they witnessed the scene, only to be silenced by a chilling glance from Bernard, "If you want him dead, feel free to step in."

Having said that, Bernard lowered his gaze, hiding the coldness in his eyes, and a bloodthirsty smile slowly curled up the corners of his lips, "Mr. Quartus, please accompany me."

Without waiting for Mr. Quartus' agreement, Bernard grabbed him and quickly led him to the exclusive passage to the Upper District.

Through his mask, Sheldon shot Bernard a cold glance, "You can't beat 1-2."

"Well, how would we know if we don't give it a shot?"

Bernard grabbed Sheldon's hand and placed it on the palm print entrance. After verifying the palm print, he swiftly removed Sheldon's mask.

"The surveillance will show that I was the one threatening you. It won't bring you any trouble."

Apart from the palm and iris scans, a facial scan, body scan, and a series of passwords were also needed.

Bernard couldn't force Sheldon to comply; Sheldon had to do so willingly. But why would Sheldon cooperate?

"I've told you, I won't let anyone harm 1-2."

Bernard didn't respond, just stared at Sheldon, "If you don't cooperate, I'll have to use force."

His eyes were filled with a sense of despair, and a touch of stubborn determination.

But if Mr. Quartus used his authority and followed Bernard to the Upper District, that would be betrayal. If Bernard failed, the founder of Area Opaca would undoubtedly hold Mr. Quartus accountable.

Sheldon was well aware of this. His only intention in following was to potentially save Bernard in a dangerous situation. After all, Bernard was Eleanor's husband; someone had to be left to identify the body. They couldn't all die here.

But Bernard clearly didn't want to involve him. Sheldon withdrew his foot, understanding that without his wife, Bernard probably didn't want to live anymore. Let him face his hatred alone.

"Carry on." Sheldon pulled out the gun from his waistband and tossed it to Bernard.

Catching the gun, Bernard glanced at Sheldon.

"Don't die before you even see 1-2." With that, Sheldon turned on his heel, leaving with a carefree air.

The door closed behind him. Bernard gripped the gun tightly in his hand and, as the exclusive passage activated, headed towards the Upper District.