Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 218

A few days later, the day of the engagement party arrived.

The Larson and Arnold families were both prominent in Javerton City. Though the event was private, many influential figures were invited, filling the venue with an air of sophistication.

Amid the clinking of glasses and polite conversation, Serena moved effortlessly through the crowd in an elegant gown. Here, no one questioned each other's status.

If someone was inside, they were either an honored guest or had ties to the Larson family. Either way, they were worth networking with.

Melissa, having just wrapped up her business overseas, arrived in a striking red dress. Seeing the engagement party meticulously arranged, she gave Serena an approving look before slipping a gift into her hand.

"Hmph! At least you handled things well this time. Consider this my way of wishing you good luck."

With such a joyous occasion, past grievances in the family were temporarily set aside.

Serena accepted the gift with grace. "Thank you, Melissa."

Melissa simply smiled as she waved a hand dismissively and walked away.

As Serena tucked the gift away and prepared to head backstage, an arm suddenly wrapped around her waist. She didn't resist, already knowing who it was. Turning, she met Hugh's deep gaze.

"All done?"

a hard time?" Hugh had only caught a glimpse of their conversation from a distance

at all. She actually thanked me for overseeing the engagement party. This is her token of appreciation. Since it's a gift, we'll split

"Deal."

refuse her playful proposal. But when he realized she intended to stay backstage, he

forget what

remember," Serena assured him. But her gaze drifted

ensure its safety, I need to stay close in case

slightly. "Cole can take care of himself. He's the

head in confusion. "I'm not worried about him. He's a grown man who's fully

If she loses her

silent for

worried about Cole at all. He had

was, he didn't stop her. Instead, he followed her and sat in the backstage

space was tight, and their shoulders brushed against each

the emcee guided the event outside,

it inappropriate for