Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 146

Hugh caught the flicker of emotion in her eyes but said nothing. Instead, he handed her a car key.

"Chandler will be traveling with me for the next couple of days, so he won't be able to drive you to work. This car is more low-key. You can use it for now."

So, he wasn't just here to grab something. He had also come to drop off a car key.

Hugh really was a reliable ally, always thinking ahead.

Serena accepted his gesture without hesitation.

Never one to leave a favor unreturned, she grabbed a mini four-leaf clover

ceramic charm from the shoe cabinet and offered it to him.

"I didn't have time to prepare anything valuable, but I made this myself. I hope this can bring you good luck. Consider it a token of appreciation. Bon voyage!"

The charm was small and cool to the touch.

Hugh slipped it into his pocket, continuously rubbing it. He responded, "I got it. If anything comes up, you can call me whenever you want."

"Alright." Serena nodded.

reminders like an overprotective older brother. He was attentive and thoughtful, though a bit

she appreciated his

the finer details of Jansen Group's internal affairs, Serena felt resigned as she cut him

if I run into anything I can't handle, I promise I'll let you know. I won't let you and your family take

him out

soft

the elevator doors closed around him, he slipped a hand into

was now

farewell and sending him off,

Wasn't he supposed to pick something up? Why

thought about calling him to ask, but then it dawned on her. Chandler was with him, so he had probably picked up his things

know their exact situation. If she called and disrupted

Serena decided against it and headed inside to shower

before curling up on the couch and skimming through Jansen Group's internal

Suddenly, her phone vibrated.

a text.

almost sent a cat sticker to wish him a safe flight. But when she glanced at their usual brief, businesslike chats,