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

are something else. So, they've set their sights on Cole?

wouldn't let them get away with

it to the garden before Cole stepped in front of her, blocking her path. She sighed,

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

asked, "Are you that me to get engaged? To

"If I settle down and start a family, Hugh's influence will eventually shift in my favor.

bothering with formalities anymore. Guess you're finally showing your true intentions," she

voice was calm. "I have no interest

If she did, her only real

no need to waste words on

wasn't the 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 won't inherit the family business.

if you're willing, the entire Larson family

Serena was taken aback.

family were like a pack of

family's fortune means nothing to me. I'd rather work on my projects and build something for myself than sit around waiting to

that, she brushed past him and headed toward the

stood there for a long moment

wasn't the one waiting around for an inheritance. He