Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 68

Hugh's living room was immaculate, with the only sign of disturbance being a few scattered documents on the coffee table.

Since the moment Serena stepped inside, he hadn't said a single word.

A heavy silence settled over the living room.

Outside, there were faint rustling voices. Then, just as quickly, it all faded into nothing. Zach and Wendy had to have left.

Serena let out a sigh of relief.

Then, Hugh's voice cut through the silence as he asked, "Do you care a lot about them?"

"No." The response slipped out before she could even think about it.

Serena turned her head and met his gaze. His gaze was dark and unreadable,

like the depths of a still lake. It was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Another beat of silence stretched between them. Something about the atmosphere felt strange.

no intention of letting her situation with Zach become common knowledge. Without waiting any longer, she found an excuse to leave. Back in her own apartment, Serena leaned against the closed

was Hugh staying here? And if he'd been home the entire time, didn't that mean he had heard

was curiosity about her and Zach that

buzzed with a

Group has confirmed that the collaboration will resume tomorrow. How do you want to

How persistent.

the faint red marks on her arm where Zach had grabbed

big deal. Pass it to

to her and was left empty-handed. She

for herself, she wanted nothing more to

instantly. A few documents popped up in Serena's inbox before Natalie went to

following day, Serena went through her usual routine and went

the hallway, the door

deep blue tie. His hair was neatly styled, and his sharp features were softened by the

to her. "Since it's on the way,

for a fraction of a second

turned and

night's strange

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and they descended to the underground garage

stop in front of Jansen Group. Hugh wasn't rushing to leave, so he stayed in