Ch. 116..120: Inherit Billions Chapter 116-120

Chapter 116

Orion's Reaction

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Theresa's expression froze. Ramona glared at her, dissatisfied with her speech. Frightened, Theresa shrank back and dared not speak again.

Jessica, who had been standing on the side silently, suddenly stepped forward. She spoke in a soft and weak voice.

"Seraphina, I know you hate me. It was a terrible joke. It has nothing to do with the Drosses. If I had known you were the daughter of the Crosses, I believe Orion would never have treated you this way. It's too late to regret now, but I still hope you can forgive us." Jessica was reluctant to accept the reality. Knowing Seraphina's true identity made her previous sense of superiority seem laughable. Compared to Seraphina's status, it was like comparing heaven and earth.

She resented Seraphina's luck. Why should Seraphina be the Cross family's daughter?

Jessica admitted defeat, but Orion had to be hers!

Seraphina glanced at her and sneered coldly.

"Do you think you have the rightly.

to speak to meddle in the business between the Crosses and Drosses?"

Jessica's expression stiffened, turning red with embarrassment.

She looked up plaintively at Orion, but his eyes never fell on her.

His entire focus was on Seraphina from the start.

The silence was inexplicable.

Jessica lowered her head and clenched her fists tightly.

As long as Orion didn't acknowledge her status, she would never have the right to speak as a member of the Drosses.

Emeris was barely holding back his anger. He was on the verge of bursting. Emeris couldn't understand how his daughter had endured these past three years.

He immediately called over two waiters standing nearby and pointed at Jessica.

"Please escort her out."

Jessica's face turned pale as she looked up in panic.

Emeris spoke harshly, "My daughter doesn't want to see garbage. I must oblige her."

"Orion!" Jessica couldn't help but plead.

Orion frowned. He gave Jessica a brief glance and reminded her in a cold tone. "The driver has been waiting outside Let him tak

e you home."

Seraphina raised an eyebrow. She was surprised that Orion would send Jessica away so decisively. Could The really bear to do it?

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Haha! Men's hearts are unpredictable.

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Theresa and Hannah were flustered. They had brought Jessica here without permission.

They hid silently behind Ramona, who was frowning.

Ramona's expression darkened, and he said, "Mr. Cross my family did something wrong, but the marriage is already annulled. Is it unnecessary for you to

ake a big deal out of it?"

Emeris's expression quickly changed; a cold, polite smile replaced his anger.

"Mr. Dros, we can overlook the grievances Seraphina endured in your family, but I think you bear the most responsibility for clarifying the recent online rumours, don't you?"

Seraphina's disclosure of her identity sufficed to clear her name.

However, having the Drosses issue a public statement was essential to making them acknowledge their mistakes.

Ramona snorted coldly and said, "Is that really necessary?"

Emeris said, "If you can't even show this much sincerity, then I will have to cut off all cooperation with the Dros Group. Stocks, funds, investment projects-you'll need as much money as the Crosses to cover the losses from severing our partnership." Emeris spoke coldly.

Ramona's face turned pale and ugly.

The Dros Group was wealthy, but the Cross Group was wealthier. If Emeris suddenly withdrew his investments, the gaps would be too large for the Drosses to easily fill. The financial losses would be

enormous.

""I'll consider it."

Ramona gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

Seraphina chuckled and said, "Mr. Ramona, remember to visit the museum often in the future."

Ramona's body froze, nearly stumbling over. Supported by Hannah, he trembled with rage and stormed. off without looking back.

Emeris laughed lightly. He looked at Seraphina helplessly and chided her playfully, "Naughty!"

Seraphina smiled. She took Emeris's arm and was about to leave, but she noticed Orion was still there.

""Mr. Dros, aren't you leaving?"

Orion's silence was surprising. He slowly uttered her name; his tone was meaningful. "Seraphina, we need to talk."

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"You want to talk with her?" Emeris glanced at Seraphina, seeking her opinion.

Seraphina chuckled softly and said, "There's nothing to talk about between us."

She knew exactly what Orion wanted to discuss.

It was nothing more than questioning why she hid her identity in order to marry him, coupled with a show of regret to try to move her.

How boring!

Seraphina refused without hesitation. Was she supposed to admit she was too blind to have ever fallen for Orion?

With a cold smile, she said, "Mr. Dros, instead of wasting time talking to me, you should go home and discuss with your grandfather how to phrase your apology."

With that, she turned and walked away without hesitation.

Emeris glanced at Orion, who was dejected. She suddenly smiled and walked over to Sivir, who was standing not far away. "Where's Justin? Why didn't he show up at such an important event today?" Justin, one of Seraphina's rumoured boyfriends, was quite well-known.

Sivir coughed and said, "He said if he came, he would steal everyone's thunder, so he's sleeping at home."

Emeris snorted coldly, "Thunder, my foot! Didn't he buy that best actor award with money?"

Seraphina and Sivir were speechless.

At that moment, Justin, who was at home enjoying a movie he starred in, suddenly sneezed.

As the party was about to end, Olivia and Sarah sneaked away with Seraphina.

At the bar.

"Orion, today's event was explosive."

The moment Orion arrived, Lucius eagerly approached him.

From Emeris spending a fortune to book the city's billboards to announce Seraphina's identity to the photos circulating online, no one was unaware of the astonished events at the banquet. Seraphina was the Cross Group's heiress!

Remembering the bad things they had said about Seraphina over the years, cold sweat appeared on Lucius's forehead.

Orion grabbed an untouched glass of whiskey from the table and drank it in one go.

Everyone watched in silence, still finding it unbelievable.

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aside!

Lucius sighed and said, "That woman hid her

chain. Won't she come after us for revenge?"

"identity so well. She suddenly reaches the top of the food

Orion, who had been silent, chuckled coldly, a touch of careless indifference in his eyes.

""No, she'll only come after me."

He was the only one who had always treated her badly

Someone questioned, "Is Seraphina

ille daughter?"

"She couldn't be. If she were just an illegitimate daughter, the Crosses wouldn't go this far!"

Not only did Emeris acknowledge her identity, but he also transferred all assets under his name to her.

Not to mention illegitimate, even a legitimate daughter might not be treated this way.

The key point was that his other sons had no objections. Sivir even voluntarily transferred some of his shares!

It was astonishing!

Lucius said, "Haven't you checked online? The Cross Group announced Seraphina's achievements after revealing her identity. She graduated from Pesnea University, holding several doctorates in business administration, law, and philosophy. She's also closely associated with the Oflar royal family. Princess Isabella of Oflar just posted a congratulatory message and confirmed the news.

Before marrying Orion, she was a living legend.

It's not surprising that Sivir was willing to take on a secondary role. With Cross Group under her leadership, it is unlikely to deteriorate even slightly.

Everyone fell silent, reflecting on how they had viewed this woman.

They had all thought she had schemed to marry Orion for his money, to climb the social ladder.

Who could have guessed? With all of their assets combined, they didn't have as much money as her pocket money!

Lucius patted Orion's shoulder and said, "But Orion, why did she marry you back then? That's the Crosses we're talking about. Why on earth would she marry you?"

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"I don't know," Orion said coldly, avoiding Lucius's outstretched hand.

Orion was frustrated. He didn't think he was unworthy of Seraphina. Despite his ex-wife being the princess of the Crosses, Orion was confident he was exceptional and would eventually build an empire rivalling the Crosses. He was puzzled as to why Seraphina chose to marry him despite the grievances.

Orion couldn't sleep until he figured it out!

Seraphina had approached him first, saying she wanted to marry him, and he agreed.

Though he didn't have feelings for her, he respected her and their marriage, honouring her rights as his wife.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside the private room. The place was buzzing with excitement.

Lucius, ever the one to join the fun, stepped out to see what was happening. He quickly turned around and exclaimed, "Oh my god, Seraphina is here!"

The booming music outside was almost deafening, as everyone joined in the festive chaos.

Seraphina stood in the center of the room, her long legs and slim waist drawing every eye. Her charming smile and graceful dance moves instantly made her the center of attention.

She was truly a sight to behold, with each smile and glance captivating everyone around her.

Seraphina's smile was radiant and cheerful. People surrounded her in a circle, and she danced with a good-looking man.

Her movements were seductive, carrying an air of danger and irresistible allure.

When the music finally stopped, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause.

Even Lucius became engrossed in her performance. He found himself cheering and waving.

Seraphina scanned the room, her eyes landing on Lucius and then Orion.

Her smile visibly faded, and she turned away as if she had seen trash.

Orion's whole body was now in the dark light and shadow; his sculpted features were shadowy, and his expression was grim.

He never knew she could dance so well or have such a captivating smile.

In the three years they had been together, she had never been this happy.

She had been as brave in approaching him as she was resolute in leaving.

Thinking of this, he felt a dull pain in his chest, as if a huge stone were pressing down, heavy and oppressive.

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relationship.

A wave of irritation surged in his heart.

He began to re-evaluate his relationship with Jessica.

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Perhaps, in some ways, he cared too much about her.

Lucius saw the disdain in Seraphina's eyes. His expression appeared stiff and crumbled under the dazzling lights.

He withdrew his waving arm and looked at Orion. He asked, "Are you sure she wouldn't hold us accountable? Is it still time to apologise?"

A nearby friend couldn't help but kick him playfully.

"Are you a man? She's just a woman. what's there to fear? Apologise? Don't embarrass yourself!"

Lucius muttered in grievance, "You're not the one who got photographed naked!"

Orion ignored him. He finished his whiskey, grabbed his coat, and was ready to leave.

"You just got here; where are you going?"

Lucius yelled after him.

Inside a booth.

Seraphina picked up her bag and said, "I've had enough fun. You guys continue; I'm leaving!"

Sarah and Olivia waved at her, both clearly intent on drinking till they dropped.

As Seraphina was about to exit, she saw Lucius standing at the end of the corridor. His irritating face even showed a fawning smile. Was he waiting for her?

What a buzzkill! What's this guy up to now?

"Move."

She wasn't in the mood to talk to him.

Lucius braced himself and entered the room. He said, "I will move, but let me finish first."

Seraphina snorted coldly.

"What do you want to say?"

Lucius looked at Seraphina, hesitating.

"Seraphina, I admit my defeat. I apologise for what happened before."

She's a Crossses; bowing to her isn't shameful!

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Seraphina gave him a sidelong glance and smiled slightly. "Oh."

Lucius looked up at her, taken aback. He asked, "Have you forgiven me?"

"Not really," Seraphina replied nonchalantly.

"Do you think a simple apology can cover up how you bullied me before? Do you think it's that simple to do? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Lucius's face turned red with embarrassment. It was truly humiliating!

There was nothing he could do. After all, he was in the wrong.

"So, what do you want?"

He must have been insane to mess with Seraphina before.

Seraphina had no intention of chatting with him. She took a step closer, her voice laced with mockery and coldness.

"I'll count to three. If you're still here, I'll make you show up in tomorrow's headlines! One ..."

Before she finished, Lucius turned and fled. He shouted, "Don't ... don't be impulsive!"

Seraphina was yet to count to two, and Lucius had disappeared without a trace.

She smirked coldly, clicked her heels, and left the bar.

Just outside the bar, someone was standing by her car.

It was Orion.

He was waiting for her.

"Mr. Dros, do you have nothing to do?"

Seraphina raised an eyebrow; her red lips stood out against the dark background, vibrant and fierce yet carrying a hint of coldness.

She didn't want to talk to him. Couldn't he see that?

"Seraphina, I need to talk to you about Jessica. We... were not in the kind of relationship you think."

Clearing things up would at least reduce some of the bitterness between them.

He thought.

When that name was mentioned, Seraphina frowned impatiently.

"There's no need for explanation. It's unnecessary."

She stepped forward and removed him from her car.

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Efficiently getting into the car, Seraphina didn't even bother to fasten her seatbelt before stepping on the gas.

Watching Orion stand dazed in the rearview mirror, a flicker of satisfaction crossed Seraphina's mind.

Orion, you didn't expect this day to come, did you?

Since the Cross Group's press conference, online public opinion has been overwhelming. Everyone was discussing Seraphina's identity. At the same time, another part of the public's attention turned to the Drosses, eager for their response. After all, they had personally expelled the daughter of the wealthiest man from their house, who was now the richest woman in the world!

However, Drosses remained silent at this crucial moment; responding too early would make them seem guilty.

At the Dros Estate.

The lights were on all night. Everyone was inside, except for Ramona. He barely dared to breathe.

When the Cross Group's stock had been manipulated to plummet, Sivir salvaged it with his own effort.

Online public opinion has already had a pessimistic influence on tonight's stock trend.

Ramona's expression was as dark as could be. His anger had reached its peak. The old man was angrier, especially after he learnt that Orion hadn't come home,

"Where on earth did he go?" He asked the butler, and he hit the cane heavily on the ground.

The butler replied nervously, "We still can't reach Mr. Orion. He doesn't answer his phone, and his assistant doesn't know his whereabouts."

"Hmph, does he still have the leisure to wander around? He's been married to Seraphina for three years and never noticed anything wrong." Ramona felt his heart almost leap out of his throat.

If they had known Seraphina was the heiress of the Cross Group, matching their family's status, how could they have allowed her to suffer after their marriage? This marriage reunion, let alone divorce, would have shaken the entire business world!

Now?

They had lost both wealth and reputation!

They had offended the Crosses, but they had also lost the Drosses' smoking pipe!

Thinking about it, Romano glared fiercely at Theresa and Hannah.

"You two brainless women are more trouble than you're worth!"

Theresa stood there, feeling aggrieved.

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"Dad, Seraphina deceived everyone. How is it our fault?

"Didn't you have her investigated before she married?"

Ramona snorted coldly and cursed.

"Didn't you take my smoking pipe out? How dare you bring it up?"

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The most annoying thing tonight was losing that smoking pipe, which represented their family's honour!

Theresa was on the verge of tears. They stood there and dared not say more.

Hannah was also involved. She remained silent to avoid implicating herself.

In the oppressive silence, the butler's excited voice broke through. "Mr. Orion is home!"

Theresa and Hannah sighed in relief. Finally, he was back.

As he walked in, Ramona picked up an expensive teacup beside him and threw it at Orion's feet.

"So, you still know your ways to come home?"

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Orion paused and stepped forward. His eyes briefly swept over Theresa and Hannah before looking away impassively.

"What's the matter?"

He asked nonchalantly.

Ramona was furious. He jumped to his feet and pointed at Orion.

"This is your job. You really have no idea about Seraphina's identity?.

"I had no idea why you divorced her to this day."

The atmosphere grew tense; it had been a long time since Ramona had been this mad.

Orion raised his eyes slightly, and his expression remained indifferent. "I don't know. Divorce ... wasn't that what you wanted?"

Otherwise, why would they treat Seraphina awfully?

Theresa hesitated and quickly signalled Orion with a glance. She said, "Orion, apologise to your grandpa Clearly, it's Seraphina who deceived everyone. We'll figure it out when your father returns."

Orion's lips curled into a cold, and he let out a mocking smile. "By the time he returns, it will be too late."

Ramona snorted, "So, what do you propose?"

Just do as the Crosses suggested and apologise.

Ramona's eyes flashed with anger. "If an apology could solve everything, do you think I'd be so mad? Apologising would mean admitting that we had slandered and fabricated lies about her. What about our company's stocks and reputation?" Hannah chimed in from the side.

"Exactly. There's no need to apologize. We can handle this privately. There's no need to disgrace the entire family. Even if she's Emeris's daughter, it doesn't mean she's superior to us."

If they publicly apologised, my reputation in social circles would suffer. People would laugh at me!

No, we couldn't apologise!

Orion's cold gaze swept over her, making Hannah shrink back..

He let out a light, derisive laugh.

"Fine, if you don't want to apologise publicly, then let's go to their house and apologise."

"How could we do that?"

Theresa objected immediately.

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That would be humiliating.

"Enough!"

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Ramona's face turned livid with rage as she looked at Orion. His grandson had always been capable.

"Is there no other way?"

"This is the only way."

Orion replied, and his expression was dark and serious. They had long owed Seraphina an apology.

Ramona closed his eyes and sighed heavily.

"Do whatever you think is best."

He had no choice but to trust Orion's judgement.

"Grandpa!"

Hannah was unwilling to give up.

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Orion's icy gaze swept over her as he warned, "Hannah, remember how grandpa's smoking pipe went missing? If you cause trouble again, you can forget about your allowance and start working to earn your own money."

Hannah shivered at the thought of working. Working?

Does a heiress like me have to work? That would be the ultimate humiliation.

""Mom..."

She looked to Theresa for assistance, but her son also intimidated her. She had also been involved in the pipe incident and felt guilty. Orion turned without a word, but Ramona stopped him.

Wait. I don't care who you associate with outside, but stay away from Jessica. Crosses is still angry, and we can't afford any missteps. Moreover, during the banquet, Seraphina openly expressed her dislike for Jessica. Repairing relations with their family was crucial. Orion left without a word, showing no reaction.

It turned out that everyone had misunderstood his relationship with Jessica, including Seraphina.

Once outside, he called Ken.

Drafting a public apology wasn't difficult, but Ramona's attitude was.

He worked through the night.

The Dros Group issued an apology letter by noon the fol