Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 368

Larry didn't bother waiting for Zach's reply. He lazily stubbed out his cigarette.

"Doesn't matter. You're dropping a fortune to board the cruise, and I'm more than happy to pocket a few extra million dollars in chips. I won't ask questions. Just don't stir up trouble."

Zach frowned deeply. That price stung badly. A single ticket had cost him nearly ten million dollars. Serena's birthday party was more exclusive than most high-profile press conferences.

Everything around him felt like a jab to the gut.

Serena married Hugh and was better off with him than she ever was with Zach.

His fists clenched. He didn't even know why he was doing this—shelling out millions just to torture himself? What was he trying to prove?

Then he heard two servers chatting nearby.

"Mr. Larson might be cold as ice, but Mrs. Larson is absolutely lovely. She's also so gorgeous, kind, and graceful."

"I thought she was resting—how'd you see her?"

"She just took a short nap and got up. Said it was rude not to greet guests and promised she'd come out for afternoon tea.

"I showed her the guest list and schedule, and she was so gentle and soft-spoken. It was honestly heart-melting..."

"Even the coldest man can't resist a perfect woman like that. Grim reaper or not, he's clearly head over heels."

Two servers were whispering, dreamy-eyed, gushing about how elegant and sweet Serena was.

Zach heard every word, and a faint smile tugged at his lips. Serena had always been warm and kind.

…

Zach had arrived early at the restaurant for afternoon tea and secured his table.

It wasn't long before Serena stepped into the dining room in a simple, elegant lavender gown. She was lightly holding onto Hugh's arm.

As they walked in, she glanced up at him with a gentle smile, then her eyes flicked to the faint shadows beneath his eyes.

"You look exhausted. And there are still more events to attend this week. Should I get you some eye cream?"