Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 204

At a high-end restaurant, soft music played as elites mingled over fine dining.

A single red candle and a bouquet of roses sat in the center of the table. The small, intimate table barely had enough space for two sets of plates, let alone business documents.

Serena raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zach across from her. "Mr. Foster, this doesn't seem like the right place for a business discussion."

"I just heard this was the best restaurant in town. And they serve foie gras—your favorite," Zach said casually.

But the effort was clear. The table he had chosen offered the best view of the city skyline. Just beyond the window was a bustling commercial district, and in the distance, a serene lake reflected the city lights.

Every dish on the table was exactly to her taste.

It felt surreal. For a moment, it was as if they were still a couple, like nothing had changed.

But Serena had no appetite. She had no interest in the view either. She didn't touch her silverware, her gaze indifferent.

"Whether I like foie gras depends on who I'm eating with. If you're not here to talk business, I won't waste my time."

She set down her napkin and stood up to leave.

Zach stopped her. "Mr. Jansen specifically asked you to have this meeting with me. It's just one meal. Can't you at least give me that?"

Serena's steps faltered.

The veiled threat about Amber Group surfaced in her mind, and she clenched her jaw.

The more he forced her into these situations, the more she despised him. Zach knew that, yet he kept pushing her, leaving her to wonder what he was trying to achieve.

Bitterness from the past washed over her. She took a deep breath before sitting back down and forcing a polite smile. "Whatever you say, Mr. Foster."

"Rena, do you have to be so cruel?"

"Let's not ruin the meal."

The tension between them was sharp, neither willing to back down.

Zach didn't want to keep antagonizing her, so he let out a breath, swallowing back the pointed remarks. Instead, he shifted the conversation to small talk, steering it towards lighter topics, trying to ease the tension.

Serena occasionally responded, but her tone remained indifferent. When his questions became too intrusive, she redirected the conversation back to business.