Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 296

Two hours later, Hugh sat in the first-floor hall, reviewing documents.

Hurried footsteps echoed from the basement hallway. The next moment, Cole was thrown to the floor in front of him.

His entire body was swollen from insect bites, his clothes soaked in cold sweat. His face was so puffy he barely looked human.

Gasping for air, he forced his eyes open and glared at Hugh with all the strength he had left.

"If he hasn't admitted his mistake, throw him back in."

With that, he resumed his work, completely indifferent.

His subordinates exchanged glances. "Mr. Hugh, Mr. Cole just admitted his mistake. His throat is probably too swollen to say much, but he did acknowledge it."

Hugh ignored them, giving a dismissive wave. "A swollen throat or his life—which one do you think matters more? Anyone who wants to live will make the right choice."

A shiver ran through them. If this continued, even a healthy man wouldn't last. Let alone Cole, who had just been stabbed by Serena.

But they didn't dare defy Hugh. They grabbed Cole, ready to take him back.

blur. Was Hugh

throw me back in! I swear I'll never do anything like that again!" he

hesitated before finally

and looked at

won't be a next time. Get a doctor. When he leaves, I don't want to see any injuries besides the one on his leg. Tell his mother he's

orders, Hugh turned and

out a quiet breath and looked at

weren't, you'd have been eaten alive down there, and not even your corpse left

send you back to kneel at the family chapel. Stop provoking Mr. Hugh.

were actually offering him advice. But the hatred in Cole's eyes

...

to Crestview Bay,

along the garden path. It was the perfect time

to

on Serena. But before

he noticed

side path. A familiar