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.

vision blur. Was Hugh really

was wrong! I know I was wrong! Please, don't throw me back in! I swear I'll never do anything like that again!" he shouted in desperation, his voice

subordinates hesitated before finally pulling him

and looked at him properly. His voice remained

leaves, I don't want to see any injuries besides the one on his leg. Tell his mother he's kneeling in the family chapel,

orders, Hugh turned and left without another word.

out a quiet breath and looked

Hugh's nephew. If you weren't, you'd have been eaten alive down there, and not

point saying all that. Mr. Cole, just stay here and recover. In a few days, we'll send you

offering him advice. But the

...

to Crestview Bay,

along the garden

to head upstairs

Serena. But

he noticed

path. A familiar voice rang out from the