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."

on. He reached for her wrist while his other

"You're drunk."

ally if she were sober. She would never pull at his heart like this unless she was lost

she nearly dragged him into the sea with her. In the flickering light, she met

Larson family's reputation, or just to please Grandpa, I can

back of his neck for balance. Standing in the

not just my ally

settled firmly on her waist. His

an ally,

best friend," Serena. She brushed a stray

I'll get you gifts. And when people out there call you cold and heartless, I'll shut them down. You're my friend, Hugh. I

waves receded around their feet, as if quietly withdrawing with

heart plummeted-fast, hard,

wasn't much

jaw tightened. Without a word, he pulled her into his

the ground.

her head a little. She

a contradiction-cold as ice one moment, unexpectedly gentle the next, like a man who