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.

quietly discussing the documents with Natalie. She had always been able to

suddenly recalled the days when he and Serena had built

Kendrick's status had weighed on him, making it impossible to

navigating the powerful circles with ease,

had done back then had laid the foundation for his

around him, he found himself unable to

her uncle, Martin Arnold. He flipped through the bidding documents, barely glancing

Foster Group-they're both on a

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

barely reacted. She found their mockery far less amusing than the latest scandals

brief glance before turning his eyes to Serena, who remained

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

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

was ready to get it over with. She just wanted to

intention of currying favor. Glancing at

as everyone was well-versed in the routine. After

was expected, with Serena just earning high