A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 959

Bernard from the Lawrence Group just wrapped up a global meeting and retreated to his office.

He fired up his computer and spotted an email about a court summons.

Just as he was about to open it, Cedric barged in without knocking.

"Bernard, Chase just told me that Evelyn has sued you and Eleanor for kidnapping her granddaughter. Did you get the summons?"

Bernard, who had just received the summons, gave a slight nod.

"You barged into my office without knocking. That's a month's salary docked."

Cedric thought Bernard would at least be a bit rattled upon hearing about the lawsuit. But what he seemed to care more about was docking his salary.

"Evelyn's lawyer is well-known internationally, and he's won all the international lawsuits he's handled. Aren't you worried about not beating him?"

The concept of not being able to win never existed in Bernard's vocabulary.

Only those with nothing better to do would pick on him over such trivial matters. It was truly annoying.

Cedric, pissed off, stormed out of the room. But remembering his friend's advice, he steeled himself and walked back in.

"Why don't you have Chase handle this lawsuit? He's a famous lawyer too."

Bernard gave him a cold look.

"The Laurence Group has its own legal team. We've never lost a case."

"But this is different. It's a personal matter about kidnapping. Letting a professional handle it might make winning easier."

"You're using this as an opportunity to get Chase and Sigrid back together, aren't you?"

Caught on to his scheme, Cedric immediately shut up and nodded.

"You know that Chase and my sister broke up because of my parents."

Only Bernard, Veronica, and Cedric knew the truth. Sigrid was kept in the dark.

Back then, Cedric's parents despised Chase, blaming him for corrupting Cedric and stealing Sigrid.

They threatened Chase with his family and Sigrid's future, forcing him to find an excuse to break up with Sigrid.

Cedric rarely pleaded for others. This was the first time. Bernard hesitated for a few seconds and then, out of respect, agreed.

"The lawsuit must go flawlessly."

Just as they were dealing with Wendy's death, Evelyn showed up. Bernard, who was planning to handle each issue one by one, could not afford any mistakes with this lawsuit.

"Thank you!"

Cedric happily agreed and turned to leave.

Bernard watched him go and asked, "What about you?"

Cedric stopped in his tracks, his body stiff. "We'll see."

Hailey had told him to avoid her whenever they crossed paths, and he'd been doing that religiously.

Even when he'd stumbled upon Hailey and Yeager on a sweet date, he'd held back from interrupting them.

Cedric believed that before long, he'd forget all about Hailey, the woman who caused him so much heartache.