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.

tracing slow circles as she gave a sly laugh. "Jansen Group has plenty of people. I don't need to negotiate by myself.

you send some nobody, what do you

should I do?" Sarah pouted, looking

on her wrist tightened

were sisters, they were different. If it were Serena sitting here, she

a sister? If she goes instead of you, what difference does

true..." Sarah murmured, and

Serena to entertain the creepy old investors and let her deal with them. That way, Sarah

private lounge. She was about to pull out her phone to call Serena and tell her to attend the dinner meeting

could do so, a few of Cole's drunken friends stumbled past, laughing and swaying. They didn't seem to recognize her and

care.

Cole brought

pride. She paused, phone forgotten, eager to

the guys scoffed. "Yeah, but so what? She's just a stand-in. Cole's just toying with her. The one he

Hugh? What? Wasn't kneeling at the family chapel last week enough for

A woman's