Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 371

"Alright." Hugh had half a mind to remind Serena not to stand in the sea breeze too long.

But he'd meddled enough for one day. He didn't want Serena thinking he was overbearing, so instead, he told a nearby attendant to remind her later.

And with that, he turned and made his way to Calvin's suite.

Inside, a few of the Larson family's relatives stood quietly as Melissa spoke with Calvin.

Hugh deliberately paused at the door to listen.

"Hugh's used to being flashy in business, but all that flair is just for show. Now he hasn't even had his own wedding yet, and he's already throwing some over-the- top birthday party?

"Isn't that just asking for trouble? Calvin, this kind of extravagance costs real money. Even a family as wealthy as ours can't afford to be this wasteful forever."

Melissa went on and on, dumping every bit of her frustration on Calvin.

Eric, who had caused a mess at work, didn't dare speak. Cole stood there, disinterested, while a few other relatives chimed in with nods and mutters.

"She's right. Hugh's still young-reckless, even. As elders, we should be the ones keeping him in check. All this attention isn't good."

woman from the Jansen Group is no heiress.

fallen head over heels for some

nothing. He just stared toward the

the

and stepped inside. Melissa and the others snapped

coldly. "The money for Serena's birthday came entirely from my own account. Not a single cent of it came

not being good enough... Serena is

you're that dissatisfied, I'm happy to buy out your shares

uncles' eyes flew

"Is that how you speak to your elders? Your grandfather's right here!

gaze turned icy. "Better to call people out to their faces than play nice while whispering

years, Melissa. But why are you still acting

"You" Melissa was stunned.

was actually arguing with her, his sister-in-law of more

more sense than you. Eric, take your wife home and teach her what it

Grandpa, it

"Melissa."