Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 13

Hugh patted his lips slighth, the cold glad in his eyes vanishing in an instant. He adjusted his cufflinks, his expression calm as he waited for Serena to continue

For a moment, it delt as if the chill from earlier had been nothing but berimatation. Since he was wi to listen, she was more than happy to talk.

"My famdy, the pansens, has been rooted in Javerton Cry for three generations. We have a deep understanding of its cultural heritage and traditions.

The Larson family has the financial strength to transfer the entire Silvercrest Buy into the city's most iconic landmark. If that's the goal, then from uniform street designs to cultural integration, the Jansen Group will deliver a plan that exceeds expectations."

She was no longer part of the Jansen Group, but she never forgot its struggles in the past. If not for Amber's handcrafted porcelain pieces serving as its foundation, the company

n't have survived in this day.

The pan Group as part of her mother's legacy, and she had been keeping a close eye on it all this time. She was determined to secure!

High listened, watching as a quiet determination lit up her previously dull gaze. Rather than being mother man's caged bird, she was far more captivating as one that flew free

Unknowingly, a tant smide tagged at the comers of his los

As Serenaspoke confidently, she looked up and caught a glimpse of Hugh's almost indulgent smile

mind. When she was achild, someone had looked at

Her voice faltered

smile fading

hesitated before asking. "Have

fixedon Hugh, searching desperately for something familie-pieces of a memory she could piece together, assemble, and reconnect to

hard she tried, the past remained like an old, weathered photograph-covered in dust, faded, and too damaged to reveal its

brow Ferrowed in

a few seconds before finallyspeaking. "The

that he had agreed before she had even

word she said. Maybe his agreement was merely

thought about it, that seemed more likely to be the case. After all, an arranged marriage was nothing more than

thoughts, Sermatook a step forward, regaining

an exchange, Mr. Larson, you can ask me for a favor in

fell silent. His thin lips persand together almost imperceptibly. She couldn't emember the

now.

at the door interrupted the moment.

Serena and Hugh turned

me keep you.