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? Unbelievable!" Melissa seethed, biting her

them get away with

front of her, blocking her path. She

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

"Are you that me to get engaged? To settle down and

eyes. "If I settle down and start a family, Hugh's influence

your true intentions," she interrupted, pushing him away to keep

have no interest

did, her only real ally was

need to

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. Instead of clinging to him, you should

the entire Larson family

Serena was taken aback.

were no surveillance cameras here, but the people in this family were like a pack of wolves-every conversation

interested in your family's power struggles, and I don't like you. The Larson family's fortune means nothing to me. I'd rather work on my projects

she brushed past him and headed toward

stood there for a long

waiting around