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

spent over a decade with him. What's wrong with having a meal with him again? just help me out for

afraid of being judged by your ex if you keep acting like this? Use your relationship with him, and get

stumbled

and instinctively reached out to

that Rachel and Sarah were eagerly waiting

words echoed through the room, crystal clear. "The

Howard's expression turned grim. He couldn't believe that

stormed forward, reaching for

the sidestepped

the step

the floor hard,

his side and helped him up.

to

could you do

Serena goreder

wouldn't

withdrew his hand. His gaze turned ice-cold as

this is what it comes down to Mr. Jansen, instead of competing with Foster Group on merit, you would rather bacter your own daughter for a deal. If this is how Jansen Group operates, then I might need to reconsider our

on the verge of

teeth as cold weat buke out

not what I mean! Serena was just being mischievous.