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. And this

fallen head over heels for some fallen

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

the room fell

open and stepped inside. Melissa and the others snapped

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

Serena is my wife now. She's the daughter-in-law of the Larson

fortune not impressive enough for you? If you're that dissatisfied, I'm happy to buy out your shares and show you

uncles' eyes

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

so what if I don't?" Hugh's gaze turned icy. "Better to call people out to their faces than

Larson family's eldest daughter-in-law for over 20 years, Melissa. But why are you still acting like

"You" Melissa was stunned.

more than two decades, over that new

chuckle "Melissa, even Serena shows more sense than you. Eric, take your wife home and teach her what it means to be part of this

it was Hugh

"Melissa."