Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 142

The air in the conference room turned heavy in an instant.

Among the bidders at the table, only an old-timer with an overinflated sense of self would dare to openly belittle someone like this.

Some, aware of the Foster family's wealth, tried to smooth things over.

"He didn't choose to be born a bastard, and there's no need to bring up something beyond his control. We're all in the same circles, and we see each other all the time."

"Maybe he couldn't control how he was born, but mooching off a woman to make it? That was his call." Someone in the corner spoke up, tossing the comment into the air.

Nearby, a portly man chuckled and joined in.

"Figures the old man had the guts to say it. A bastard living off a woman's money has no business at this table."

"Young, good-looking... I guess that's all it takes to land a rich woman. Hah!"

As more voices joined in, the mockery snowballed. What began as insults soon became entertainment, a joke for everyone but him.

Clenching his fists, Zach found himself looking at Serena when he raised his head up.

by the whispers around her, quietly discussing the documents with Natalie. She had always been able to focus on

when he and Serena had built their business side by

then, Kendrick's status had weighed on him, making

over and navigating the powerful circles with ease, securing small projects that kept them

did he realize that everything she had done back then had laid the foundation for his success. Without Serena, he wouldn't be where he

around him, he found himself unable

Regina sat beside her uncle, Martin Arnold. He flipped through the bidding documents, barely glancing up

Foster Group-they're

still dwarfs a thriving startup. They talk big, but when it comes

their mockery far less amusing

her a brief glance before turning his eyes to Serena, who remained focused

he couldn't help but say, "Earlier, you

of wives, so sucking up to her

with. She just

noted that Regina had no intention of currying favor. Glancing at the time, he immediately announced that the bidding

a hitch, as everyone was well-versed in the routine. After several rounds, only the Jansen

was surprised. While the Jansen Group was expected, with Serena just earning high praise from Regina, who would have guessed that the Foster Group