Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 228

The maids quickly rushed to bring the wooden ruler and belt.

Seeing the blood staining the floor, the uncles dared not continue criticizing Sarah, nor did they dare speak up for Serena.

Sarah nestled in Howard's arms, smiling defiantly.

Serena's eyes darkened. She was about to turn and leave when Howard roared, "Grab her!"

The security guards outside immediately rushed in and restrained Serena.

"Let go of me!" Serena struggled with all her might.

However, she was overpowered by the guards and forced to the center of the living room. Her knees slammed to the ground, the pain making her gasp.

"Bring the wooden ruler and belt here!"

The maid arrived with the implements of punishment.

Serena was pinned down and unable to move. She had no choice but to watch Howard walk toward her, holding the wooden ruler and belt. He looked down at her from above.

"Ever since your mother left, you've tried to escape the Jansen family, running off to Yellowbrook City with some man. I've tried to get you to come back and arrange a marriage for you, but you refused. But now that you've got the Larson family's backing, you've started acting like you're above us.

"I'm going to punish you, you ungrateful daughter! Do you still want to run? Are you going to ask Hugh to back you up? Your marriage was arranged through me, and the Larson family still owes me a son. If I hit you, can they stop me?"

Serena lifted her head, an unfazed smile spreading across her face. "The Larson family can't interfere in our family matters. But can you handle the Larson Group's projects or your partnership with the Foster Group without me?

"I still have evidence of Shania embezzling funds at Amber Group, and I've kept all the proof. She's currently working at the Jansen Group. If I hand over the evidence, Amber Group will go bankrupt.

"Their debts will pile up, and since there's an overlap in the personnel between the subsidiaries, you'll be responsible for covering their debts. And don't expect any dividends from Jansen Group for the next two years. If you can fill the financial gap and complete the projects, then go ahead."

Howard froze for a moment. Without Serena, he wouldn't have been able to secure the projects with Foster Group.

Howard was startled. He looked at Serena, who was pinned to the ground in a disheveled state, her bandages still intact on her arm. And then there was the pool of blood Sarah had left behind.

If Hugh saw this… Howard couldn't even bring himself to think about it.

"Get everything cleaned up quickly," Howard ordered.

The maids and relatives quickly started cleaning the scene. Sarah, wanting to plead her case, was quickly escorted upstairs by several uncles.

Howard threw the wooden ruler and the belt aside before rushing over to help Serena.

"Nina, don't worry. I'm not punishing you. Those were just angry words. Don't take them to heart. Come on. Get up and go upstairs to change into some fresh clothes."

The change of attitude was startlingly quick.