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.

way his nose twitched slightly before they left, nor the glance he

getting her settled in the suite and hearing the shower start, Hugh

let anyone know we cleared the

was puzzled. "It didn't seem serious. I think it wasn't worth

realize something's off. Just check the surveillance and tell

bathroom, the steady sound of

suite's couch. The lamp's warm glow barely reached past the edge of his polished shoes. The rest of him was draped in

once again, Serena hadn't come to him first nor to seek help from him. She hadn't trusted him enough.

to do to

trust?

before Chandler replied, "It looks like Wendy was behind it. Should

someone to step

alert." Hugh's reply was

then, Serena emerged

hair clinging to her shoulders. Barefoot, she padded into the room, giving him

find the hair

before his eyes could