Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 143

Moments ago, the sneering group had quickly turned on Zach, clinging to him with forced smiles.

Serena didn't even spare a glance at the huddled Zach as she walked out with Natalie.

Once in the elevator, Natalie reminded her, "Mr. Jansen is waiting for you downstairs. He already knows that Ms. Sarah is here too and hasn't taken offense. He's even booked a private room for the victory celebration. He seems certain this bid is his."

Howard probably assumed that Sarah didn't even qualify to bid. She was there just to make up the numbers, and since she hadn't caused any trouble, they didn't see a reason to hold it against her.

Later, when word comes that she lost the bid, Howard would definitely come up with another excuse.

Sure enough, just as Serena reached the door of the Arnold Group, she saw Sarah covering the red slap mark on her cheek as she clung to Howard and cried.

"Serena even joined forces with the heiress of the Arnold family to humiliate me. Look at this huge slap mark—everyone important saw it. How am I supposed to do business with them now?"

The major families in Javerton City all knew each other. To Howard, hearing that Serena had scolded Sarah in front of friends made him feel like the laughingstock of the city.

Furious, he pointed directly at Serena.

"How come you didn't secure the project? Are we really no match for those from Yellowbrook? How am I supposed to keep my reputation intact? How am I going to show my face anywhere after this? I even booked a private room for celebration, Serena. Are you trying to make things difficult for me on purpose?"

Serena was bombarded with reproach.

Behind her, Zach heard every word clearly.

If he hadn't come and won the bid, Serena wouldn't have been on the receiving end of all this scolding.

He walked toward Howard and said, "Mr. Jansen, it's all because we suddenly jumped into the bidding today that Serena's project…"

Right in the center of the turmoil, Serena ignored Howard's reproaches and disregarded Zach's well-meaning attempt to defend her. Instead, she opened the car door.

"The Arnold Group's bidding was fair and square. If you can't handle defeat, then he shouldn't bid. Besides, you should ask the Arnolds about that slap mark on your daughter. Stop being a bully in your own family.