Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 57

Serena was momentarily caught off guard, and she glanced down.

Only then did she realize that ever since getting her marriage certificate, she had formed a habit of wearing a decorative ring on her ring finger.

It kept unwanted attention at bay during social events and added a nice touch to her overall look. But she had forgotten to put it on in the rush of this business trip.

No wonder that big shot from earlier hadn't recognized her connection to Hugh.

"Right now," Hugh said, then paid the bill and stood up with startling decisiveness.

Serena also got up, following him into the largest jewelry store nearby.

Inside, an array of dazzling jewelry sparkled under the showroom lights, making Serena's head spin. She figured she'd just simply pick one.

But before she could even start browsing, Hugh spoke. "Bring out your best diamond ring."

Serena was speechless. This wasn't even a real wedding ring. Did it really need to be that extravagant?

say anything, the store attendant had already returned, presenting an exquisite ring-a rare natural red diamond with a price tag in the eight-figure range. Serena's gaze lingered on the staggering number for a second longer than

"Do you have

responding, "Next month, there's an exclusive auction featuring an exceptionally rare natural blue diamond. If you're interested, you can bid on it and have it custom-cut into a ring or even a necklace here in our

diamond... Serena had decorated the home in a style with plenty of

slightly and caught how she listened

you think of

"It's nice-"

Hugh had already slipped the ring onto her

get the blue diamond next month and have a

that it was just "for now"?

had to admit that she

thank you, Mr.

as you like

to her hand. The red

hand again and ran his thumb lightly along the ring's edge as if

however, felt the lingering warmth on her

was just checking out the ring. So,

at one of the Larson Group's hotels, ensuring everything was ready before their arrival. After settling in for the night, they would head to one of the Larson Group's branch offices the next

mood, but Serena slept pleasantly