Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 53

Hugh opened his eyes, and the last traces of gloom vanished instantly.

A scumbag and a shameless woman... What an accurate description.

Serena's gaze flickered over, landing on a glossy brochure beside him. "Yellowbrook City?"

"Yeah. It's Yellowbrook City's new shopping mall project."

Serena picked up the brochure and pointed at the few proposals underneath. "These aren't the best choices. Unlike Javerton City, where the population is evenly spread out, people in Yellowbrook City tend to cluster in specific areas.

"Instead of cutting costs and settling for a cheaper location, you'd be better off raising the budget and securing a spot right in the heart of the action. The cheaper areas in Yellowbrook City aren't worth the gamble."

in the proposals one by one as her understanding of

there for an on-site survey

was slightly surprised. "So, you're

up to you," Hugh

second, Serena almost felt

some contemplation, Serena agreed. She said, "Alright. I need to visit Aunt

all the better if she could bring Pauline back with her this time. Hugh didn't answer immediately. Instead, he gathered the brochures, and a faint, almost imperceptible smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

up and headed straight to Yellowbrook City. After landing, Hugh made a few calls to set things in

house, his people had already unloaded an impressive stack of gifts from the trunk that nearly blocked the

his hands full of gifts, right alongside Serena. He greeted her with a polite, "Aunt Pauline." Pauline had to admit that Hugh was pretty considerate. He might not have the deep history with them that Zach did,

in, Nina. Don't just stand there. Get Hugh inside too. The gifts can stay by the door. No one's going to run

had been a while since they'd last seen each other, so