Game Over No Second Chances

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Chapter 117

Serena had no reason to wait until now if she had truly been after the Larson family's wealth and power. She would have started making moves the moment she got the marriage certificate.

Still, Melissa could be useful.

A faint smile appeared on Serena's lips as she turned to meet Melissa's aggressive gaze.

"It seems like you don't know much about my family. I lived in Yellowbrook City until I got married and moved to Javerton. Before that, Sarah was the only recognized daughter of the Jansen family.

"And let's be honest, she didn't just start getting involved with Cole today. If Hugh and I wanted to target your son, why would we let Grandpa arrange another match for him? We could've easily pushed for him to marry Sarah right away. Think about it, Melissa."

Having said her piece, Serena didn't bother continuing the conversation. She turned and walked toward the garden.

Melissa stood frozen, replaying Serena's words in her mind. She had a point.

With Hugh's credibility in Calvin's eyes and Serena's favored status in the Larson family, they had pushed for Sarah to marry Cole, Calvin might have considered it.

But they hadn't. That could only mean...

if

So, they've set their sights on Cole?

them get away

even made it to the garden before Cole stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

her gaze, she asked, "What do you want?" per

me to get engaged?

Seeing how indifferent she looked, frustration flared in his eyes. "If I settle down and start a family, Hugh's influence will eventually shift in my favor. Doesn't

anymore. Guess you're finally showing your true intentions," she interrupted, pushing him away to keep some

"I have no interest

If she did, her only real ally was

to waste words on

type to let things go so easily "What is it about Hugh that you're so drawn to? He'll never be able to have children with you, and he

if you're willing, the entire Larson family could be

Serena was taken aback.

a pack of wolves-every conversation was about controlling

I don't like you. The Larson family's fortune means nothing to me. I'd rather work on my projects and build something for myself than sit around waiting to inherit someone

past him and

there for a long moment

one waiting around for an inheritance.