Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 184

Chris had been a mid-level employee at Amber Group for years.

The company had been filled with people who got in through connections, but some tasks still required real expertise.

Chris had been the unlucky one, excelling in his work and handling major responsibilities single-handedly. That was why Serena had chosen to keep him.

Now, Chris watched as the office was filled with new equipment.

Adjusting his glasses, he reminded her, "So what if you fill this place up again? It's just a shiny facade covering a crumbling foundation.

"Amber Group has no projects. Sooner or later, all of this will be sent back where it came from. Ms. Jansen, all you're doing is just a desperate struggle."

Serena chuckled instead of getting angry.

"You're right. I am struggling. But tell me, Mr. Sanford, why are you still staying at Amber Group?"

Chris fell silent, fiddling with the old watch on his wrist.

He knew the company better than any of those hired through

no real roots in this city, but Amber Group had given him a stable footing over the years. Even if it was full of connection and people looked down on him, he had at least carved out a

Amber Group stood, he didn't want to leave. He was struggling too. Serena saw through him and

Chris lifted his head.

windows, illuminating Serena's confident smile. Behind her, the

blood, new equipment, and

past her, landing on the massive "Amber Group" sign behind

maybe it was worth

and staffing adjustments at Amber

still had two sets of accounts left to review. She waved at

head home. I'll

making them stay late when there was nothing urgent. Knowing her well, Alicia simply

linger a bit longer. But he was eventually sent home by Serena, who claimed he was blocking her

finished going through the accounts, the sky outside was pitch black. She left the building

and noticed that her foundation wasn't blending well.

spotted a figure in the reflection. A shadowy figure stood outside the glass windows, staring straight at