Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 367

Serena had no intention of giving Cole the slightest sliver of hope, especially not after what nearly happened last time. "Thank you for the birthday wishes, my dear nephew."

Cole's gaze faltered.

Even when Serena rejected him-her face cold and eyes downcast she was still devastatingly alluring. Her indifference didn't deter him. If anything, it made him more desperate.

"Besides the outsiders, was I the first one to wish you a happy birthday?"

"No. That would be Hugh."

Serena's lips curved into the faintest smile. She thought of the first light of morning, the whisper of wind rushing past, and Hugh's quiet "happy birthday". Her expression softened without her even realizing it.

"You don't have to be the first. I'm feeling a bit tired, so I won't keep you. Forgive me for the early goodnight."

While cradling a mug of warm milk, she turned and walked into her room, not sparing Cole another glance.

Out in the hall, Melissa shoved Cole hard. "Are you insane? What, do you get a prize for being the first to say happy birthday?

but for all you know, she

I've never seen

ear, but Cole wasn't listening. His eyes grew darker, colder, and the bones in his hand cracked as

with ice. But when she spoke about Hugh, her whole face had

hadn't he been the one chosen for the engagement? Why was he stuck picking from shallow women like Regina and Sarah? Life was

aside and stormed into his room, slamming the door behind him. Melissa pounded on

dare you shove your own mother? Is this what I taught you? Where's your sense of decency? You'll never catch up to Hugh at this rate! Open this door

fists slammed against the wood with a

Cole lit a cigarette and dialed

over tonight," he

and glee

irritated to care. When he saw Serena and Hugh together tonight... he'd need an outlet. Otherwise, he

Melissa's voice

Inside, Cole's frustration deepened

clutched

be quieter... if