Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 28

Eric quickly regained his composure and smiled. "She's right here. Why not have her thank me herself?"

Hugh remained indifferent, his voice calm. "The Jansen family may have fallen, but even in decline, their influence still holds weight. Their rides dietate silence during nurs rest, unlike our family, where formalities aren't as strict"

He didn't even lift his head as he added calmly, "Eric, you're not sitting at the head of the table, yet you're the first to speak. If this were the Jansen pesidence, you'd be punished by

the family"

The Jansen family's rules weren't that strict, but Serena couldn't help but wonder how Hugh knew that.

Catching on to Hugh's intention, Serena hitted her gaze-not at Eric, but at Cabin and nodded slightly in repert

Galvin watched the couple seamlessly back each other up and set down his fork and knife. "Compared to the Jansen family, we do have fewer rules. Eric, you've just returned focus on your food and get some rest after dinner."

Eric, still recovering from Hugh's sharp retort, could only respond obediently, "Yes, Grandpa."

Calvin shifted his gaze to Hugh. "Spend less time working, Hugh Make sure to take good care of Serena."

"Of course, Grandpa," Hugh responded without hesitation

In his mind, getting Hugh to step back from the company was exactly what he

knew that Calvin's words were sincere. He simply wanted

was filled with an undercurrent of tension. By the end, Serena telt utterly drained, her

hadn't expected her

was over, Galvin left to attend a gathering with his old

turned to Hugh and said, "Now that you're married and

family, bring Serena back more

rest of the family to recognize her

understood Calvin's intention and

Spending time

in that

the rest of the Larson family and

quickly faded. People lingered in the front hall

private matters.

joining any of them. She simply wanted to find a quiet corner and review the Jansen

already a step ahead, standing beside

glanced around. "Everyone else is still here Can we really leave ear "The Larson

and forceful, almost yanking het straight into his arms. Serena stumbled, barely steadying herself against his chest. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Eric approaching with a glass of

smiled. "Leaving so soon,