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."

That woman from the Jansen Group is no heiress.

like Hugh's fallen head over heels

He just stared toward the door and let out a deep, deliberate

the room

and stepped inside. Melissa and the others

birthday came entirely from my own account.

Serena is my wife now.

for you? If you're that dissatisfied, I'm

uncles' eyes

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

call people out to their faces than play nice while whispering behind

20 years, Melissa. But

"You" Melissa was stunned.

with her, his sister-in-law of more

fire back when Calvin suddenly let out a chuckle "Melissa, even Serena shows more sense than you. Eric, take your wife home and teach her what it means to be part of

Grandpa, it

"Melissa."