Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 352

Hugh covered his mouth and gave a light cough. His usually cold gaze shifted away a little awkwardly from the person in front of him.

"Is your birthday coming up soon?"

Hm? Serena paused, a little surprised.

Hugh must have taken note of her birthday back when they registered their marriage. But her birthday had never really been a big deal.

In the past, there had been no family around, and her friends were all back in Javerton.

Sometimes she'd have dinner at a high class restaurant booked by Zach, sometimes a banquet in the penthouse of a luxury hotel. Before Zarena Group became successful, she and her colleagues would just share cake at home.

She nodded. "Yeah, my birthday's in a few days. But usually birthdays are when people give me gifts. Now, I'm trying to thank you. Isn't that kind of reversed?"

"It's not." Hugh paused for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "I plan to host a banquet under the guise of your birthday party. It'll be in the name of the Larson family."

He wanted to throw her a birthday party, but was worried she might feel burdened or pressured—so using the Larson family name would serve as a convenient excuse.

Serena immediately understood.

Their wedding was already being planned and her birthday was around the corner. As her "devoted husband," it made sense for Hugh to show care and affection.

That way, no one outside would question whether their marriage was a cold, emotionless arrangement. It would fulfill Calvin's expectations too—that they become a truly loving couple.

So, she nodded her agreement.

"Alright, my birthday will be fully planned by you and the Larson family. I'll gather my friends a bit earlier for a small get-together."

Hugh opened his mouth to speak but hesitated. It seemed Serena had misunderstood.

He had no problem sending out invitations to her friends—actually, the more people who knew, the better.