A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1401
Yates expression froze as he stared into Eleanor’s eyes, brimming with hatred. For a fleeting moment, he saw in Eleanor the
reflection of a woman he once knew-Pauline Hardy. She had the same fiery spirit back then.
Perhaps it was for Pauline’s sake that Yates managed to swallow his rage, choosing not to retaliate against the rebellious
Eleanor. “Peterson Sharp,” he said in a calmer tone than expected, “take Eleanor back to the control room for some rest.”
Peterson had braced for his grandfather to explode in fury, maybe even to strike Eleanor in anger. He was taken aback when all
Yates did was calmly instruct him to escort Eleanor away. Was it out of some sense of debt?
Unable to fathom Yates’ thoughts, Peterson took Eleanor by the hand and led her away. Eleanor was ready to jump in and
defend Peterson, but he subtly motioned for her to hold her ground. The priority was to find a way to leave Area Opaca, not to
waste time bickering in this place.
Eleanor read the situation and unclenched her fists, following Peterson out. Yet, as their footsteps crossed the threshold, Yates’
icy voice trailed them from behind, “Eleanor, before you came to Area Opaca, you promised me you’d always stay with the Sharp
family. Remember?”
Eleanor stopped in her tracks and turned to face Yates, who sat at the control panel like a judge over life and death. “The
promise I made was based on you not deceiving me. You broke that trust. How can you expect me to keep my word?”
Yates, anticipating her change of heart, simply nodded. “If the promise is void, then you’ll replace Bernard Laurence and stay in
Area Opaca forever.”
A shadow crossed Eleanor’s eyes, and Yates looked past her to Peterson, “You will stay in the isolation cell until I’ve dealt with
Bernard. Then I’ll set you free.”
The mention of dealing with Bernard ignited a spark of fury in Eleanor, “Yates, your vendetta should be with the former members
of the Siren Organization, not with Bernard, who knows nothing and wasn’t even born yet!”
What she meant was that Yates had chosen the wrong target for his revenge, but Yates didn’t see it that way, “They violated your
grandmother, they all deserve to die, and I won’t spare a single one.”
Faced with a Yates consumed by hatred, Eleanor was incensed, “Then go after those who harmed Pauline! What has Bernard
done? He’s innocent!”

Yates didn’t bother to argue further. He raised his hand, and the men in black by his side immediately stepped forward, seizing
Peterson’s arms, “Mr. Peterson, please come with us.”
Peterson had the authorization to leave Area Opaca; Eleanor did not. Yates wouldn’t hold Eleanor captive-only Peterson.
Watching her brother being forcibly taken away, Eleanor’s anger boiled over, “Yates, I will never forgive you for this.”
The moment she discovered the truth, Yates had predicted this outcome and was unfazed, “That’s alright. As long as my
granddaughter stays by my side, one day, you’ll understand your grandfather’s actions.”
After uttering these words, Yates stood up and walked past Eleanor toward the isolation cell, leaving her clenching her fists in
frustration. With Bernard gone, trapped in Area Opaca, she would be a hindrance once Bernard returned for revenge.
Eleanor, frowning at the control panel, impulsively walked over. But alas, she didn’t understand the system and could only vent
by randomly hitting buttons.
The whole base was thrown into chaos, with broadcast announcements and mechanical alarms confusing the players below and
prompting the operators in the middle sector to spring into action.
Unperturbed by the news, Yates told his men to ignore the commotion and let Eleanor vent. He followed Peterson into the
isolation cell, where he picked up a whip and lashed at Peterson’s back until he was bloodied and nearly unconscious. Only then
did Yates stop and deliver a chilling warning, “Keep quiet about the chip in Bernard’s head, or don’t blame me for disregarding
our family ties.”
With that, Yates threw down the whip and left the cell, securing it with several locks to prevent Peterson’s escape and Eleanor’s
interference.
After securing the area, Yates took a handkerchief from one of his men and asked, “Is the demolition set?”
The man replied with deference, “It’s all set up, sir. The charges are also in place around the perimeter.”
Yates nodded in satisfaction, “When Bernard comes back, notify the men to evacuate through the escape tunnels.”
He had planted a tracker in Bernard’s brain, knowing Bernard’s every move, ensuring the safety of his men-even as the
charges were laid in the mountains, nowhere near Area Opaca.

Yates was a strategist who never engaged in frontal assaults but preferred to eliminate his enemies without sacrificing a single
one of his soldiers. Now, he waited for the S Organization’s helicopter to land, to witness its obliteration without leaving a trace.