Chapter 37  Turning Tides: A Legal Triumph

Eleanor left the precinct with a resolute demeanor, her determined steps echoing as she made her way toward the Bernard Hotel. She prepared herself for a possible confrontation at the entrance, getting ready for a showdown. To her surprise, she found an eerie calmness instead of the expected commotion. Undeterred, she confidently walked into Bernard's office, perfectly timing her entrance. Upon entering the room, she discovered Mrs. Bernard seated behind her desk, fully absorbed in the task of signing several documents. Eleanor politely greeted Mrs. Bernard with a warm "Good morning." Mrs. Bernard's initial absorbed demeanor, focused on her work, suddenly changed as she looked up. Her expression shifted from busy to one of clear displeasure. "What on earth are you doing here?" she snapped, her tone laced with hostility. Eleanor remained composed, unaffected by the hostile reception. "I am here to have a conversation with you Mrs. Bernard. We need to discuss something important." Mr