Game Over No Second Chances

"No," Serena blurted out.

Hugh had already grabbed her shoulders, steadying her, his cold gaze falling onto Howard.

"Serena is Mr. Jansen's daughter. She indeed shouldn't act too aggressively."

"Huh?" Serena was surprised.

Why was her strong ally suddenly speaking up for Howard?

Howard, who had thought he was doomed, instantly lit up when he heard Hugh's words and quickly chimed in.

"Exactly! Only Hugh knows what's right!

"Hugh, when you have time, you must teach my daughter some manners..."noveldrama

"I'll handle the things that Serena can't do." Hugh's low, hoarse voice cut off Howard's gloating.

It made Howard's smile freeze on his face. So, he wasn't here to help?

Hugh closed in, step by step, his cold gaze pressing down on the now-pale Howard.

"Mr. Jansen, how many bodyguards would you like to use to kick you out? Out of respect for you being Serena's father, I'll even let you pick a few yourself and choose the position you want to be kicked out."

What kind of choice was that? Howard screamed internally, but Hugh's oppressive demeanor made his back break out in a cold sweat.

Unlike the aged Calvin, Hugh was like a freshly forged blade-sharp, ruthless, and reckless.

Howard's throat bobbed nervously, feeling like if he didn't answer soon, Hugh might actually have the bodyguards kick him straight off the building.

Even Serena was startled by Hugh's intensity.

"Why get angry just like Grandpa? If you don't like them, just kick them out. No need to waste your breath."

"I'll listen to you."

The moment he heard Serena's voice, Hugh's expression instantly calmed down, and he turned to look at her.

Serena thought, after all, the Jansen family got in because of her. So, she ought to handle it herself and stop making Hugh or Calvin even more upset.

She stepped forward, careful not to make too much noise and disturb Calvin, planning to reason with them calmly.

"If you're smart, Dad, you should take everyone and leave now. Yesterday, Cole had already made a huge scene when he broke off his engagement.

"Today, the Arnold family is probably going to show up. If they see Sarah again..." "What about seeing Sarah?" A sharp voice cut in from the end of the hallway.

Everyone turned to look and saw a woman in a white business suit striding over. Her features bore a resemblance to Regina's, but with sharper, slightly upturned eyes, and a fierce, commanding presence.

She stopped directly in front of Sarah.

Before anyone could react, the woman swung her hand around and slapped Sarah hard across the face.

The force and speed were brutal causing Sarah to slam against the wall with two thin red marks slashed

across her cheek. Sarah stared at the woman in disbelief.

"You crazy bitch! Who the hell are you? You ruined my face—"

"If I were as shameless as your family, I would've just splashed acid on your face today."

The woman slowly withdrew her

hand, her eyes bloodshot, but her voice was trembling as she said, "The real culprit behind my daughter's car accident hasn't been found yet! The Jansen family is already shoving another woman at Cole when the Larson family has just broken off the engagement. This has made my family the laughingstock of the whole Javerton City!

"Men, pin her at the door! Slap her hard! Keep going until I finish sorting things out with the Larsons and Jansens!"

As soon as she finished, everyone realized this woman was none other than Anna Clayton, Regina's mother, who was known for her ruthlessness.

Several men in black suits rushed forward, brushing aside the screaming Rachel and Howard while pinning Sarah to the ground.

One of them whipped out a leather belt and started lashing it toward Sarah's face.