Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 316

The air inside Jansen Group's offices was thick with tension. Every floor buzzed with ringing phones and frantic voices.

"Pick up already! Why are all the suppliers bailing so fast?"

"A freaking hurricane had to hit now of all times! The construction crews are stranded! Someone call in rescue!"

"How are we supposed to get in touch with rescue teams in this kind of weather?"

Serena moved quickly through the maze of office cubicles, and her gaze flicked to the window where the rain blurred into a thick mist. She heard the staff's complaints and frowned deeply.

"Who in their right mind thought it was smart to break ground on the island project during hurricane season?"

Natalie trailed closely behind, arms full of reports and documents, as she said, "It was the other investors' fault. As soon as they heard Larson Group was involved, they rushed to break ground.

"They didn't even wait for supplier confirmations—they just sent out three engineering teams and hired locals to start digging. Then, the hurricane hit, and a flood followed…"

Serena didn't even want to hear more. She already knew the rest—and it made her sick.

What a bunch of reckless fools. Even the sharpest investors screwed up sometimes. Larson Group might be top of the game, but they weren't infallible. No project was a guaranteed win.

If they were, Hugh wouldn't spend half his life scrutinizing every proposal that landed on his desk.

Without hesitation, she pushed into the conference room.

The moment the doors swung open, Howard's desperate voice came crashing.

"Then, what do you expect me to do? It's not just the island project—we can't afford another hit anywhere! How the hell am I supposed to face the other shareholders?"

Howard slammed his palm down on the table so hard that the surface shook. "You're still talking like that? Do you even understand what's at stake?

"I'm telling you right now, Serena. If you don't fix this, and Jansen Group goes bankrupt, you'll lose your biggest safety net.

"Don't think you'll stay comfortable as Mrs. Larson without it. We rise together, fall together. If we go down, you'll go down with us!"

Serena let out a short, breathless laugh. His words were unbelievable.

"And what exactly do you expect me to do at this point? Larson Group's withdrawal makes it clear they want nothing to do with this mess. Do you think if I go to Hugh, he'll cover Jansen Group's losses? Don't forget how you and Sarah went behind my back and annoyed Grandpa."

At that, Howard's bravado crumbled.