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.

become common knowledge. Without waiting any longer, she found an excuse to leave. Back in her own apartment, Serena leaned against the closed door. Her mind

been home the entire time,

bothered him, he could've come out and told Zach to leave. But if it was curiosity about her and Zach that kept him listening, then why had he stepped in

buzzed

the collaboration will resume tomorrow. How do you want to

How persistent.

marks on her arm where Zach had grabbed her, and

big deal. Pass it

to her and was left empty-handed. She

herself, she wanted nothing more to do with

popped up in Serena's inbox before Natalie went to

her usual routine and went to

stepped into the hallway, the door

charcoal-gray suit with a deep blue tie. His hair was neatly styled, and

deep gaze flickered over to her. "Since it's on the way, I'll drive you to

for a fraction of a second

didn't say anything else. He simply turned and walked toward the elevator to

them mentioned last night's

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him inside, and they descended to the

in front of Jansen Group. Hugh wasn't rushing to leave, so he stayed in the driver's seat to see her