Game Over No Second Chances

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A few days later, the Larson Group's quarterly product launch was just around the

corner.

With the event drawing near, high society was abuzz with anticipation. Everyone was eager to secure an invitation.

Rachel was among them. She had recently learned that Calvin had suddenly reassigned Cole's project to Hugh.

What was originally a project under Foster Group had now fallen into the hands of Jansen

Group.

In theory, this should have been a win for the Jansen Group. They no longer had to bend over backward for Zach. But with Hugh leading the project and Serena as the key liaison, things weren't so simple.

With the newlyweds joining forces, Howard and Rachel were completely sidelined. Their daughter, Sarah, was being pushed further into irrelevance within the company. Their standing was growing more precarious by the day.

Rachel's instincts screamed at her. She had pulled every string possible just to get an invitation to the Larson Group's launch event, and now she wasn't about to waste the opportunity. Looking at Sarah, she issued a firm order.

"This time, you have to dress to impress and do whatever it takes to win over Cole, the future heir of the Larson Group. If you don't, Serena will have full control over us. Our future depends on you, Sarah."

to the event but also went all out on her

in front of the mirror, she admired her reflection. The black velvet gown hugged her curves perfectly, the delicate straps accentuating her toned shoulders. The plunging neckline. added just the right touch of allure,

smile spread across her lips. "Don't worry, Mom. I'll make sure Cole falls for me. As long as I marr Im and have his child, I'll endure

firm promise, Rachel

Cole

event arrived, and the ballroom buzzed with

by a steady stream of celebrities

young heirs and heiresses gathered in small groups, creating a lively

walked in, wearing a black velvet gown, which made her pale skin even more radiant. It didn't

a majestic black swan, and effortlessly spotted Cole in the

called out

at Sarah for only a second before turning away with his assistant, Garth

influential businessmen who had been surrounding Cole just moments ago looked at Sarah with disdain. Their eyes conveyed

them, Sarah Seemed nothing more than a beautiful woman trying to climb the social ladder. She was a mere plaything, not deserving of any

embarrassment. She wanted nothing more

why Cole wouldn't even spare her a second glance. She had dressed up meticulously, thinking it would be enough

effect at all.

Cole walked away, his