Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 409

The blow didn't land.

Serena had caught Melissa's wrist mid-air. "Melissa, don't act on impulse."

Melissa glared at her. "What? You're defending her now? Didn't you just tell someone to bury her earlier? Or does it not matter anymore?"

"She's already told Grandpa," Serena replied evenly, her tone unshaken. "If you hit her now, he won't let it slide, Melissa."

She'd deliberately emphasized her name.

It wasn't just a reminder of their family dynamics-it was a subtle warning. Serena was pulling rank as the younger, rightful family member, trying to advise the elder.

It worked.

Melissa's chest rose and fell, but eventually, she lowered her hand.

Sarah had gone pale, genuinely frightened. But now, seeing Serena protect her, something flickered in her chest-smugness.

She gave a cold little sniff and said, "Thanks for your kind words back at the banquet, Serena. It looks like Cole and I really are getting married for the sake of the baby."

She tilted her head slightly and continued, "But you're smart, Serena. You knew how important this baby was. That's why you stopped her from hitting me, right? Still, you did pour champagne on me earlier. If I told Great-Grandpa—"

"Go ahead." Serena turned to face her fully, her eyes calm and the corners of her lips curling upward. "I poured out your drink to save that thing in your belly. Without me, you'd have miscarried by now.

gave a small laugh. "I just didn't want

in the room

you should call me Aunt Serena. Grandpa may want five generations under one roof, but

said, "In this day and age, divorcing and remarrying isn't

the room, light and airy,

fell dead

Melissa had to swallow

How ruthless.

the Jansen family at all. If anything, Serena was

match someone like Hugh. This woman was definitely

Sarah was stunned speechless.

back to her senses and tried to

you scare your sister like that?

leaned down, her hand resting casually

stating facts. Ms. Lloyd,

slowed, and her tone sharpened. Im the daughter of the first wife, and I got nothing. I didn't get any shares or titles. But the second wife and her daughter climbed all the way

looked down at Sarah's belly. "That child isn't even born yet.

the child over

better suited

Rachel froze.

a woman as soft as