Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 246

"Grandpa, I don't think this is the right time," Hugh suddenly said.

Calvin hadn't expected his usually obedient grandson to challenge his decision. At that moment, his expression turned serious.

"You're already married, and you've had time to build your relationship. At this

point, what's holding you back? Or are you telling me all that affection you've shown in front of me was just an act—that the two of you are nothing more than a facade, using this marriage to stop me from pushing you?"

Hugh panicked, clenching his fists tightly.

So much time had passed, yet he still hadn't won Serena's heart. A loveless marriage was exactly where they stood now.

However, under Calvin's heavy gaze, Hugh still refused to back down. He had promised Serena that he wouldn't let their marriage be announced so soon.

"Grandpa, Serena and I aren't putting on an act for you. The charity gala should be about charity. If we use it to announce our marriage, people might question our intentions. Charity should remain pure, without being overshadowed by personal affairs."

Calvin furrowed his brows deeply. His fingers gripped the armrests so tightly that they turned slightly white.

"Hugh, since when have you ever worried about being too high-profile? So what if the charity gala draws attention? Every year, the Larsons pours millions into it. We've done more good than most. Do you think that simply taking a moment to acknowledge Serena's place beside you would tarnish that?"

Every word struck like a blade.

reputation. That was never

he had made

you, she's part of our family. Our family never hides from the spotlight, and we don't blend into the background. Serena is your wife, and she should stand

whisper and speculate about her identity, giving them the chance to drag her name through the mud. This matter is settled. If

Serena. Then, he smiled

was deeply grateful that Calvin was willing to protect her like this. And she hadn't expected Hugh to go this far against

was a Jansen, but the

nothing left to say. He could only

the empty hallway,

couldn't

don't have

as she continued, "I could tell that both you and Grandpa were thinking of

how much you

taking her out for a drive to clear her mind

have

Ally...

felt more like a blade,

in an instant. His fists clenched, then loosened, until all that remained

they were nothing more than allies.