Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 362

15 minutes ago, Serena had tried to pull herself together, but no matter how much water she splashed on her skin, she couldn't wash away the heavy scent of alcohol clinging to her.

If Hugh had shown up this early, it could only mean one thing-something urgent

had come up.

There was no shower in the staff room, so there was no way for her to properly clean up before facing him.

She weighed her options quickly. Ultimately, she clenched her teeth and decided to tell Hugh everything that had happened tonight.

"You wouldn't have rushed over unless it was important. If it's okay with you, I..." "I'm here." That was all Hugh said before ending the call.

Two minutes later, he was already at the bar and had cleared the hallway under the owner's instructions.

When he stepped inside and caught sight of her disheveled state, his sharp brows twitched into a frown. Still, he walked over and draped a warm, damp towel over her head.

"Go upstairs to clean up and get changed."

"Thank you." The heat from the towel seeped into her scalp, grounding her. Serena let out a quiet breath and followed him upstairs.

slightly before they left, nor the glance he cast toward the room with a

suite and hearing the shower start, Hugh pulled out his phone and messaged

know we

didn't seem serious. I think it

set Serena up. Keep it quiet. Let them panic when they realize something's off. Just

From the bathroom,

of the suite's couch. The lamp's warm glow barely reached past the edge of his

again, Serena hadn't come to him first nor to seek help from

have to do to earn

trust?

before Chandler replied, "It looks like

someone to

alert."

Serena emerged from

damp hair clinging to her shoulders. Barefoot, she padded into

couldn't find the

said, glancing away before his eyes could linger too long