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.

the whispers around her, quietly discussing the documents with Natalie.

and Serena had built their

had weighed on him, making it impossible to lower his

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

back then had laid the foundation

the jeers around him, he found himself unable to say a single word in his own

uncle, Martin Arnold. He flipped through the bidding documents,

Group-they're both

dwarfs a thriving startup. They talk big, but when it comes to real influence, I doubt any of

found their mockery far less amusing than the latest scandals among

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

you said you liked Serena's

business separate. The Larsons have plenty of wives, so sucking up to her won't get us

was ready to get it over with. She just

no intention of currying favor. Glancing at the

process went off without a hitch, as everyone was well-versed in the routine. After several rounds, only the Jansen Group and the Foster

audience was surprised. While the Jansen Group was expected, with Serena just earning high praise from Regina,