Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 96

As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, Serena stepped into the Jansen residence,

The manent she walked in, her eyes landed on the man sining alone on the couch.

Zach was dressed in a crisp shirt and tailored slacks, his sleeves rolled up just enough to reveal his strong forearms and a gold watch. He sat there in silence, watching her.

The last rays of sunlight filtered through the windows, casting, long shadows between them, as if drawing an invisible line that separated two people standing on opposite sides of a world That was no longer the same.

Silence hang heavy in the air

Howard stepped forward, playing the role of the peacemaker. With a seemingly gentle gesture, he took Serena's coat and hung it up for her.

Serena eyed bis untusual behavist and casually slipped one hand into her pocket.

In reality, Howard used the moment to say in a hushed tone, "We're about to collaborate with Foster Group. You'll have to cross paths anyway, so talk to him now and apologize to keep things smooth for the future."

"I refuse. I already said I don't want any unnecessary ties to him"

Serena had no intention of giving Howard the satisfaction.

Just as she was about to leave, Howard grabbed her arm to stop her.

you'd just have dinner with Zach and apologize, you can secure this deal. After that, you can do whatever you want

You spent over a decade with him. What's wrong with having

you keep acting like this? Use your relationship with him, and get me that project!" The more Howard spoke, the angrier he became. Frustrated, he grabbed Serena and shoved her

stumbled

from the rouch and instinctively reached out to steady her, even though there was still some

she noticed that Rachel and Sarah were eagerly waiting for a show She let out a cold laugh, then pulled out

words echoed through the room, crystal clear. "The

grim. He couldn't believe that she had

Howard stormed forward, reaching for Serena's

the sidestepped him

he missed the step by the entryway

floor hard, and he

side and helped him up. Seeing his legs

she turned to Serena

your father! How could you do this to

Serena goreder

panicked, he wouldn't

Seema was unharmed, Zach slowly withdrew his hand. His gaze turned

with Foster Group on merit, you would rather bacter your own daughter for a deal. If this is

deal was on

teeth as cold weat

I mean! Serena was just being