Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 365

Serena had always been a sucker for Zach's sweet talk, but resentment simmered beneath the surface.

She knew she was never wrong when she spoke her mind, yet people still

dismissed her, as if she were nothing more than a decorative accessory on Zach's

arm.

The backlash even worsened when Zach tried to put his foot down. That crowd didn't retreat-they doubled down.

Some subordinates had crossed the line so many times that Serena eventually stopped going to the Zarena Group altogether.

But Hugh was different. Why did he seem to value her more than Zach ever had?

The question tugged at her, and she couldn't hold it back anymore. "Anyone who works under you must be talented. There's no need for them to change them just because of me."

"You're my wife. Your honor is mine. If they can't respect you, they don't respect

me.

"And any employee who disrespects their boss doesn't deserve to stay around. That kind of person isn't loyal—and loyalty is everything."

His sharp eyes met hers. At a red light, the neon lights outside flickered across his face, catching in his eyes like shards of stained glass-brilliant, serious, and striking.

be mistreated. And

that followed, Serena could hear her own

wasn't just a good ally. He was a thoughtful and kind friend. That realization brought a smile to

"Thank you."

no need to thank me," Hugh said while starting the car again.

could come pick you up so we can make it to the dock on time. Would you

shook her head. "If you're staying up, I'll stay up

a bunch of socialites is already a huge deal. Isn't it

just her birthday party. What kind

The thought alone made her feel a tight knot of pressure

reflects on the Larson family —and it has Grandpa's full attention. We have

Not a single flaw

took a quiet breath

she wouldn't have to spend the entire

out the window, Hugh's gaze fell on two new messages

concert hall are ready. All instruments are custom- made by top craftsmen. We've also brought in a gardener

Mrs. Larson loves is in place-her food,

like a carefully written essay. Every last detail had been handled exactly as he'd ordered.

early. The sky was still cloaked

like whispers across the