Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 314

Howard had already signed the project proposal.

With a proud smile, Sarah handed the file to Cole as if offering a treasured gift, then nestled into his arms. "Cole, thank you for giving my family such an incredible opportunity. I honestly don't know how to repay you."

Cole leaned back lazily on the leather couch.

Outside, the thump of music and chatter from the club's dance floor bled through the walls, but here, it was quiet-peaceful.

He slipped an arm around her shoulders and smiled warmly. "I don't need you to repay me."

"I knew it! You're the best," Sarah purred.

She leaned in to kiss his cheek, but just before her lips could touch him, Cole caught her chin in his hand. His gaze turned dark and unreadable as he stared straight into her eyes.

"Just so you know, the Jansen family isn't the only one on this project. There are other investors, and they're waiting for someone to come negotiate. A few of them are some filthy old men. You're beautiful, so I'm worried about you."

Sarah's heart skipped a beat. So, he really was worried about her. Still, the last thing she wanted was to deal with some lecherous old men.

gave a sly laugh. "Jansen Group has

lifted a brow. "And if you send some nobody, what do you think people will say? That Jansen Group doesn't respect

do?" Sarah pouted,

on her wrist

different. If it were Serena sitting here, she would've already found another

his irritation and offered a suggestion. "Don't you have a

that's true..." Sarah murmured, and a new thought

the creepy old investors and let her deal with them. That way, Sarah could stilt lock down the island project and throw Serena under the bustwo

that night, Sarah stepped out of Cole's private lounge. She was about to pull out her phone to

drunken friends stumbled past, laughing and swaying. They didn't seem to recognize her and were too tipsy

care.

chick Cole brought tonight? Damn,

paused, phone

stand-in.

What? Wasn't kneeling at the

A woman's