Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 3

A flicker of hesitation flashed in Zach's eyes.

"Rena, Wendy's apartment is under renovation," he began. "The fumes are too strong, and it's bad for her health, so..."

Serena felt a tightness in her chest. She had convinced herself she wouldn't care anymore, yet the suffocating pain spread through her entire body.

"She can't afford a hotel?"

Wendy's eyes reddened as she packed up her violin. "Please don't fight because of me. I'll leave right now."

She reached for her suitcase in a fluster, but in her rush, she bumped into the corner of the table. A soft gasp escaped her lips as she clutched her chest, her breathy whimper both pained and delicate.

"Are you okay? Why are you so careless? Where does it hurt? Did you bring your medicine?" Zach's voice was full of worry as he scooped her into his arms and headed upstairs.

There were only two rooms upstairs-his and Serena's.

"This is my house. I don't agree!"

Serena stepped forward, blocking his way. The tension in the air turned suffocating.

Zach's expression darkened. "Serena, Wendy isn't feeling well right now. If you want to throw a tantrum, pick a better time. And let me remind you-I bought this villa. Get that straight."

Wendy's eyes gleamed with satisfaction as she weakly wrapped her arms around Zach's neck, her lips nearly brushing his jaw.

"Zach put me down," she pleaded. "Someone like me... How could I possibly deserve to stay here?"

Zach's protective instinct flared instantly. He shoved Serena aside and carried Wendy upstairs.

"I decide who belongs here," he declared.

Serena stumbled back, her leg hitting the staircase railing. A sharp pain shot through her, draining the color from her face.

Zach gently soothed Wendy, not sparing Serena a single glance.

After making sure Wendy was settled, he went downstairs, only to find that Serena was nowhere to be seen. He called her, but she didn't pick up.

she could go here or Pauline's house

in the corner caught his eye-a small yellow charm

date before her birthday. He picked up the pouch and pulled

on

called his assistant, clearing his schedule

series of transaction notifications

"Ten million limit. Spend it all and come home. No staying

indulgence in his words, a hint

signed another receipt when the message popped up. Her heart

her life since she was ten. One word from him, and she would always

now, the man who had once promised to be by her side forever was in the bedroom they had planned to share on their wedding

woman.

"No staying out

no intention of coming

to the most luxurious seven-star hotel in Yellowbrook City. She booked the penthouse suite and ordered

menu.

glass of red wine as she gazed at the city's

life had other

message. "Tomorrow

came

Zach had built together. When it was first established, he had given her 10% of the original shares. Just

dividend account to the company's finances. Over

"I extended your stay at the hotel until next Monday. Rena, don't be mad anymore. I'll pick you up that morning, and we'll go

her suitcase. The charm

stared at his text for

what was supposed to be their marital bed, yet he extended Serena's hotel stay as if it were nothing. And now, he was casually bringing up getting their

How ironic!

how he still believed

Serena woke up in

burn spread through her stomach, like fire licking at her

and attract investors. Her only goal had been to help Zach prove himself to the Foster family. The excessive drinking had landed her in the hospital with a gastric perforation. It had taken her six months to recover. After that, Zach forbade her from getting involved in

pain blurred her thoughts. She sat up, opened the

wasn't their house. This was