Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13 

Hugh patted his lips slighth, the cold glad in his eyes vanishing in an instant. He adjusted his cufflinks, his expression calm as he waited for Serena to continue 

For a moment, it delt as if the chill from earlier had been nothing but berimatation. Since he was wi to listen, she was more than happy to talk. 

“My famdy, the pansens, has been rooted in Javerton Cry for three generations. We have a deep understanding of its cultural heritage and traditions. 

The Larson family has the financial strength to transfer the entire Silvercrest Buy into the city’s most iconic landmark. If that’s the goal, then from uniform street designs to cultural integration, the Jansen Group will deliver a plan that exceeds expectations.” 

She was no longer part of the Jansen Group, but she never forgot its struggles in the past. If not for Amber’s handcrafted porcelain pieces serving as its foundation, the company 

n’t have survived in this day. 

The pan Group as part of her mother’s legacy, and she had been keeping a close eye on it all this time. She was determined to secure! 

High listened, watching as a quiet determination lit up her previously dull gaze. Rather than being mother man’s caged bird, she was far more captivating as one that flew free 

Unknowingly, a tant smide tagged at the comers of his los 

As Serenaspoke confidently, she looked up and caught a glimpse of Hugh’s almost indulgent smile 

Suddenly,ahary memory surfaced in her mind. When she was achild, someone had looked at her with that same gentle paze 

Her voice faltered 

Hugh seemed to snap back to reality, the smile fading from his lips. “Why did you stop?” 

She hesitated before asking. “Have we met before?” 

Sem frowned slightly, her eyes fixedon Hugh, searching desperately for something familie–pieces of a memory she could piece together, assemble, and reconnect to distant past 

But no matter how hard she tried, the past remained like an old, weathered photograph–covered in dust, faded, and too damaged to reveal its original form. 

Her brow Ferrowed in trustration 

waited for a few seconds before finallyspeaking. “The Silvercrest Day project–Ellepprove it.” 

Serena’s head snapped up. She was surprised that he had agreed before she had even finished speaking. 

Perhaps Hugh hadn’t truly Estened to a word she said. Maybe his agreement was merely a matter of their arranged marriage, nothing more. 

When she thought about it, that seemed more likely to be the case. After all, an arranged marriage was nothing more than an exchange of benefits. 

Pshing side the stray thoughts, Sermatook a step forward, regaining her composure. 

“Thank you for agreeing to the project with Jansen Group As an exchange, Mr. Larson, you can ask me for a favor in the future.” 

Hugh fell silent. His thin lips persand together almost imperceptibly. She couldn’t emember the past, yet she was quick to draw a ckar boundary between them now. 

A knock at the door interrupted the moment. A maid stood outside, with Chandler following behind. 

Both Serena and Hugh turned their goes toward the doorway 

“If you have other matters to attend to, don’t let me keep you. I can handle things here myself,” Serena said. 

This was their first real interaction. She had no intention of taking up too much of his time 

To Hugh, her words were a clear dismissal. There was no reason for him to linger 

“Alright” 

Without hesitation, he tumed and left with Chandier