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."

Group is no

Hugh's fallen head over heels for some fallen

said nothing. He just stared toward the door and let out a deep, deliberate

the

and the

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

Serena is my wife now. She's

impressive enough for you? If you're that dissatisfied, I'm happy to

uncles' eyes

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

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

Larson family's eldest daughter-in-law for over 20 years, Melissa. But why are you still acting like someone from a petty, small-time

"You" Melissa was stunned.

sister-in-law of more than two decades,

Serena shows more sense than you. Eric, take your wife home and teach her what it means to be

Grandpa, it was Hugh

"Melissa."