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?

there's money in it? You treat her like some saint, but for all you know, she doesn't give a damn about

feet for nothing. I've never seen you this eager with anyone

Cole wasn't listening. His eyes grew darker, colder, and the bones in his

looked at him with ice. But when she spoke

engagement? Why was he stuck picking from shallow

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

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 loud

lit a cigarette and dialed a

tonight," he

squealed with surprise and

he'd need an

Melissa's voice

Inside, Cole's frustration deepened

cigarette, then another. His head throbbed. He clutched it with both

be quieter... if he were beside