Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 374

Strands of Serena's hair brushed against the side of Hugh's neck, and it felt soft and ticklish.

His breath hitched. Serena was acting playfully, almost like she was flirting. He'd never seen this side of her before.

Hugh's gaze deepened, and his heart thudded violently. On instinct, his arm tightened around her waist as he spoke in a low voice to the attendant beside them.

"Same arrangement as usual. I'll take her for a walk to let her sober up a bit." "Yes, sir." The attendant, perceptive and discreet, quietly stepped away.

Down by the shoreline, lights shimmered across the waves. Serena's heels had been kicked off and lay far behind her.

Barefoot, she stepped into the sea. She was swaying slightly but moving with wild, carefree delight.

She still held her empty wine glass aloft like a trophy, flashing a bright, unrestrained smile at Hugh. "I haven't felt this happy in ages!"

The cold water lapped at her feet, clearing her head just a little-but her heart

was still racing, and her voice was still bubbling with joy.

She turned to Hugh with a radiant look. "The room, the foie gras at tea, the birthday celebration on the deck... Hugh, everything you prepared-I loved all of it."

Hugh stepped into the icy water with shoes on. He reached for her wrist while

"You're drunk."

never say such things to an ally if she were sober. She would

her in, Serena tightened her grip on his wrist so hard she nearly dragged him into the

reputation, or just to please Grandpa, I can feel it... You meant it. Every bit

climbing up his arm and shoulder until one hand hooked around the back of his

just my ally

settled firmly on her waist. His heartbeat pounded

an ally, then

She brushed a stray leaf

too. I'll get you gifts. And when people out there call you cold and heartless, I'll

waves receded around their feet, as if

plummeted-fast,

That wasn't much

her into his arms and rubbed her head roughly

the ground. She kicked at the

ground helped clear her head a little. She watched Hugh, still expressionless, while

unexpectedly gentle the next, like