Game Over No Second Chances

93 Agben, a firm arm grabbed her just in tShe turned her head andHugh's cold, piercing gaze "Melissa, you really should watch your step. Being careless and getting hart by knives or other sharp objects wouldn't be good for anyone." With that, Hugh walked off with Chandler toward the kitchen.

However, Melica broke out in a cold sweat Hugh was actually warning her.

She quickly stepped away from the counter and the knives, only to spot Cole standing of to the side, Out of sight from the others, she shoved his shoulder in frustration. At that moment, she was very disappointed. "How did I end up with such a useless son? I nearly died giving birth to you, and I still didn't get Grandma's heirloom jewelry! You're not as capable as Hugh, and you're not even good at sacking up to Grandpa lue that dumnass! "Now, even he knows how to look after his wife! almost fell just now, and you didn't even bother to help me. You're such an ungrateful son! Cole lowered his head, listening to her sharp words without a change in his expression.

It was just a set of jewelry After a satisfying meal at the Larson residence. vin was ready for his afternoon nap Not wanting to disturb him any further, Hugh and Serena prepared to leave.

The rent they stepped outside, Hugh was pulled away by a series of back-to-back phone calls.

Serena was about to head back to the office when her phone rang It was Howard calling "There's no need for y you to go back to the office. Just cstraight home." With that, he hung up.

Seena had no choice but to let Chandler drive her back to the Jansen residence. She was curious to see what kind of nonsense Howard was up to this tBack at the Jansen residence, to Serena's surprise, Howard started off with scasual small talk, asking about her well-being Seemained indifferent, patiently waiting for him to drop the act.

After a rounds of pleasantries, Howard lost his patiene and got straight to the point.

The jewelry Mr. Larson Senios gave you would be safest if the Jansen family kept it. Otherwise, if you and Hugh were to have a fight and end up getting divorced, at least you'd still have it. Don't you think sa Chape she had already placed it back txbox and entrusted Chander to hold onto it for the tbeing.

did Howard know about it? Did the Jansen family really have the ability to plant spies inside the Larson residence, right just because Hugh Tavous you now, you'll be set for bite. Hugh can't have children, so that means you have no security for the future. That emerald bracelet in I your Lamily to keep will at least give you something to fall back on." ressed from head to toe in the latest high-end designer pieces. It was far beyond what the Jansen family could afford these days.

s band spies in the Lai son pesidence. Most likely, Cole had deliberately fed the information to Sarah Secunda wasn't angry. Destrat, she laughed because it was it was tidiculous to he Sarah shouted as het lave twisted in ånger kerenu couldn't even be bothered to stay any longer. As she got up to leave, she e gave 3 Voor being pad by Cole, and you be still helping him like a tool?" Sarah La cold glance.

"What aor voi talking about? I have nothing to do with Cole " "You know the truth better than anyone," Serena sald, cutting her off without hesitation. She picked up her bag and continued, "Today, they're using you to take the jewelry from me. In and just like that, mething that once belonged to Mr. Larson Senior will magically end up with Eric instead. They'll get exactly what they want, while you, Sarah, will walk away with nothing. Do you know why? It's because you're a fool." Sarah was exposed. She bit her by amable to indaseL Howard stood up as well and sood. "Cole definitely didn't mean it that way." "Oh? He did1" Seened and then walked out without hesitation, leaving only her retreating tigure behind.

"You two wally are a pair of foore's family has tricked you into trying to get back Mr. Larson Senior's jewelry. If Hugh finds out about this, Jansen Group will be finished you'd better open your eyes and see the truth Cole in't the one in charge of the Larson family yet." Those words hit Howard like a ton of bricks, snapping him to his senses. However, the fact that it was Serena who had said them only made his blood boil.

Seething, he grabbed whatever was nearby and smashed it. "What an ungateful woman!" Even after Serena had left, he was still looking for a way to vent his anger. Just then, his phone rang. It was a call from Zach The anger on Howard's face vanished in an instant and was replaced by

"Really Congratulations on securing the Larson Group's Yellowbrook Mall m project, Mr. Foster! Are yours till willing tallet Jansen Group have a seat at the table? We'll make sure to handle thimpi propetry and live up to your expectations!

"Oh, by the way, do you have tto grab a meal sometime? You've been to fansen Group, so completely u unlike that ungrateful woman, Serena. She's nothing but a traitor... On the other end of the line, Zach's voice turned even colder at the mention of Serena's n"Tim willing to grow you pays a chance to collaborate, but I want Serena to personally apologize to Wendy Then, he hung en Howard listened to the busy tone, and his expression darkened instantly, Thời was all Serena's fault" His anger flared up again. "Get the car ready immediately! I'm going to the office!"

This time, the partnership between Larson Group and Foster Group was a golden opportunity. It was something countless people could only f Jansen Group had to get a piece of Whether Sendinhado apologize to Wendy for the sake of Jan Group.

Act Fast Free Bonus Tis Running Out! Chapter of Bock at Jansen Group. Howard strode straight into Serena's office, brushing past Natalie, her assistant, without hesitation The door was slammed open, and it hit the wall with a dull thud.

Inside, the employees who had been reporting to Serena free. Their eyes widened in shock.

Dely Serena remained calm and composed. She said, "If you've barging in like this, I'm guessing something serious has happened" thespoke, the gestured for the others to leave.