Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 66

Serena returned to Crestview Bay, She'd already arranged for someone to carry her things upstairs, leaving herself free to take a slow, unhurried walk before heading home.

As she approached her building, she saw a familiar figure standing beneath the streetlamp.

Zach was dressed in a suit, but he looked disheveled and worn down. His eyes were dull and lifeless. But the moment he saw her, they lit up.

"Rena, you're finally back! The last time at Larson Group, I let my emotions get the best of me. I said things I shouldn't have and upset you. This time, I came to apologize. I—"

Before Zach could finish, Serena raised a hand, cutting him off.

"I already got my revenge back then. We're even now. You don't owe me anything, so do us both a favor by shutting up and leaving."

With that, Serena walked past him. She'd barely taken two steps when Zach called out behind her. His voice was laced with desperation.

you don't want to see me, but I mean it. I came to apologize. If we can't go back to the way things wete, can't we at least start over as

She remembered how their fingertips had brushed under dappled sunlight, the hum of cicadas on

memories were

in Serena's chest, but her mind remained sharp and unwavering. She took a steady breath and turned back, shattering the hope in his eyes with a single sentence. "You're not here because you feel guilty for letting me

glow of the streetlamp, she could see it-the flicker of greed

ever so slightly because of

him like an open

tag. Don't insult what little sincerity you have left. And let's not forget

the one who thought I was just Hugh's mistress. But now, you're the one groveling for a project. It's only been a few days, Zach. Did you lose your

His spine, once

in the wind as she

can you call Zach shameless when

positioned herself in front of Zach like some kind of shield. Her eyes were red-rimmed and brimming with unshed

the 13 years you two shared and

was one problem after another. Was tonight some