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Stunned, Monica's anger was visible on her face.
She reminded herself, "Seraphina, you're being incredibly rude!"
Seraphina smiled and narrowed her eyes slightly.
Despite all this, she still maintained a polite demeanor,
"Mrs. Colombo, let me make something clear. I've never pursued Hansen; we've always been just good friends. ver thought that we could be more than just friends. I'd appreciate it if you could advise him to abandon any other thoughts. We've been friends for years, and I don't want to hurt him."
Experience had taught her that a sensible elder represented the happiness of a family.
The relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was the most challenging of all.
She'd learned her lesson from the Drosses and wasn't foolish enough to repeat it.
Moreover, they could only ever be friends.
From the moment Hansen started liking her, Seraphina had begun avoiding too much contact. In this, she had a clear conscience.
It was almost time for dinner, but her mood was already ruined.
Seraphina had no desire to continue the conversation.
She grabbed her belongings and the painting, which Monica had set aside.
"Goodbye; no need to see me out."
She didn't care that Monica was livid; it wasn't necessary to care about her feelings.
Everyone only lives once-why should she tolerate others?
Once outside, she got into her car, and the engine roared to life.
Hansen hurried out after her.
"Seraphina, why are you leaving? Let me drive you home; it's dangerous to drive alone.
Seraphina ignored him. She hit the gas and drove away
At Cross Group, Seraphina walked briskly to her office. Her demeanor is icy. She hadn't even reached the door when Thomas hurried over. "Ms. Cross, Mr. Dros is here to see you."
Seraphina didn't even blink before she voiced her refusal.
"Tell him I'm not in the office."
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the remark. A magnetic voice quickly followed.
"You are not in the office?"
Seraphina stopped in her tracks and turned in surprise.
Orion?
What is he doing here?
She glanced at Thomas.
He awkwardly explained, "Mr. Dros said he'd wait by your office door."
Because of this, he hadn't gone to the reception room.
If she had let Thomas finish his sentence earlier, things wouldn't be so awkward now.
Seraphina felt no guilt; her brows furrowed slightly.
"Mr. Dros, please come inside."
Seraphina didn't want to entertain Orion, but he was already here.
It was necessary to maintain a polite front.
Thomas opened the office door for her.
Seraphina walked in with long strides.
"Mr. Dros, please."
Seraphina sank into the sofa, letting herself relax into its comfort.
"What brings you here, Mr. Dros?"
Seraphina asked seriously; her expression was businesslike.
If it wasn't important, she wouldn't bother to talk to him.
Orion's gaze was intense as he asked, "Have you decided on that land deal?"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow and understood the reason for his visit.
"Is such a trivial matter really worth a personal visit from you?"
Did he have
Nothing better to do?
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was calm, and his demeanor was calm and cold.
He said directly, "It's better to decide early. There's no time to waste."
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Seraphina was certain that Jennifer had something to do with the earlier incident.
If Seraphina and the Colombos had a falling out, the one who would benefit most was Jennifer.
After a moment of thought, she looked at Orion.
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"I'm willing to cooperate, but on one condition. This project is either
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Seraphina's attitude was resolute; her demands were clear, despite being somewhat unreasonable.
What right did she have to demand Orion push another partner out of the equation?
No matter how he looked at it, it seemed irrational.
Orion frowned slightly, his usual calm and composed demeanor giving way to a rare hint of confusion.
Seraphina smiled, and the coldness on her face was evident.
"Orion, I know your invitation is a way to make amends."
He remained silent.
Unmoving.
Seraphina pursed her lips. She took a sip of her coffee and gently set the cup down.
"I accept your compensation."
He looked up sharply.
Taken aback.
Her calmness was unexpected.
"Are you sure?"
His voice was deep.
"But I won't work with Jennifer, so she has to go. And this is your only chance to make amends."
Once this deal was done, they were even.
It wasn't necessary to keep bringing up that ugly past.
Seraphina was still the one who suffered from it, wasn't it?
The room fell silent.
She was the one asking for a favor, yet she laid out her terms with such confidence.
There was probably no one else who could speak to Orion like that-except Seraphina. "Why?" Orion asked.
As far as he knew, she had little to no dealings with Jennifer.
Seraphina let out a cold laugh.
The reason was that it appeared to be the most natural thing in the world.
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Orion thought for a moment before nodding in agreement,
"Alright."
He agreed to her demand for compensation without hesitation.
Even though it might be a bit troublesome to handle.
Still, Orion felt a rare sense of relief in his heart for the first time in a long while.
She had accepted his compensation-did that mean their relationship still had a chance?
Seraphina wasn't surprised by his agreement.
Immediately, she stood up and walked over to the desk.
"I'll have someone liaise with the Dros Group on this matter. Let's keep it under wraps for now."
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Orion was thinking along the same lines. After all, the project was still in its early stages, and it wasn't wise to be too high-profile about it. With Seraphina's demeanor, he figured she was about to ask him to leave.
Their relationship had just started to improve.
He wanted to avoid any unpleasant disputes.
After some thought, he stood up.
"I know you hate me. If I could find a better way to make it right, I would jump at the chance."
As he gazed at her, Orion's voice was deep. His eyes were filled with complex emotions.
He wanted to say something but decided against it.
Orion had more to say, but the words he could muster were only those.
Seraphina let of a strained smile, as if she couldn't care less.
She didn't take his words to heart at all.
"The fact that Mr. Dros is willing to agree to my terms is already generous compensation. Once this matter is settled, we're done." Done, forever.
Seraphina finished her remarks. Before Orion could respond, she picked up the phone and called
Thomas.
"Please escort Mr. Dros out."
"Yes, Ms. Cross."
Thomas arrived within seconds and knocked on the door.
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He sensed the strange atmosphere in the office, but he didn't react more than was necessary.
Thomas was respectful and courteous.
"Mr. Dros, this way, please.
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Seraphina's abrupt departure puzzled Hansen and Walter.
She had never been so rude before.
Under Walter's pressing questions, Monica finally couldn't hold back and spilled everything.
The painting was a fake.
Jennifer also expressed interest in Hansen.
Walter was furious.
His daughter-in-law had always been well-behaved and trouble-free; he was content with her.
Yet she had caused such an uncontrollable mess.
It was impossible for him not to fly into a rage.
Walter consulted an industry expert and retrieved a photograph of Sunrise from its world tour to show Monica.
Lucas created this painting during a burst of inspiration.
Every part of the painting was critical to the artwork's overall beauty and golden proportions.
Therefore, after careful consideration, that painting became the only piece of artwork without Lucas's signature.
As a result, its value has always been sky-high.
Monica's face turned pale upon learning this.
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A Decade-Long Secret Crush
Monica must have realized she'd been deceived,
And she had stopped answering Jennifer's calls?
That's quite rude.
Jennifer's eyes were cold and determined, and her steps were relentless as she pressed forward.
"What gives you the right to have Orion kick me out? Do you have any idea how much effort it took for me to break into the Eldoria market and secure that connection?" She wasn't about to waste her time dealing with some minor company.
Jennifer went straight to the top-the Dros Company.
It took considerable effort to win over Orion's trust and favor.
And now, with just a few words, Seraphina has undone all that?
How could she not be furious?
Seraphina let out a small, dismissive laugh. Her expression was one of disdain.
"Your effort? You mean to tell Orion that Hansen should finally give up on me?"
Jennifer's expression froze; a flicker of shock passed through her eyes.
How did she find out about this?
The cold smile on Seraphina's lips widened.
Ms. Perez, your efforts truly are baffling. What puzzles me more is where you got the confidence to think you could get a womanizer like Hansen to settle down. Jennifer had come prepared. She understood everyones preferences and personalities inside and out.
But she had been overconfident, hadn't she?
Just because Hansen didn't like her before, did she think that would change now?
Initially, Seraphina didn't want to get involved.
It was Jennifer's fault for dragging her into it.
"How did you find out?"
Given Orion's personality, he would never share such a conversation with a third party.
Seraphina noticed the confusion and shock on Jennifers face and casually took out her phone and waved "Unfortunately for you, Ms. Perez, on the day you met Orion, I had a friend sitting right next to you at the
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The real coincidence? That friend was Sarah.
A few days later, Sarah remembered and immediately called Seraphina to fill her in,
Every detail was as clear as day.
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Jennifer's expression gradually turned serious, then somber, until finally, her eyes were cold as she looked at Seraphina. Even when caught, she maintained her composure,
"I underestimated you, Seraphina."
Jennifer had assumed Seraphina was just a pampered little princess and well-protected by her family.
Even if she held the reins of Cross Group, she wouldn't be aware of the ruthlessness of the business world and human nature.
Who would have thought she could be outsmarted by her?
"Ms. Perez, I think you overestimated yourself."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, and a small laugh escaped her.
"Did you really believe that by stirring up trouble between me and the Colombos and badmouthing me to Mrs. Colombo, you could somehow become the lady of the Colombo household?" Jennifer's face turned ashen at her bluntness, unable to contain the emotions she had long kept buried.
"Seraphina, you know how it feels to love someone you can't have, so why can't you understand how I feel? I've loved Hansen for ten years! I've watched him with woman after woman, and it never hurt-until it was you!" She gritted her teeth, her face pale, and her expression filled with sorrow and resentment.
"The way he looks at you-it's different from the others. You don't even like him, so why not let him go? Why keep him on a string, giving him hope? Why stand in the way of my feelings for him?"
Seraphina watched Jennifer's near-hysterical outburst and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
Was this woman seriously trying to guilt-trip her out of nowhere? What nonsense was this?
She tapped a finger on the table, gently reminding Jennifer.
"Ms. Perez, don't bother trying to guilt-trip me-I'm not that easy to sway. Aside from that, I can be someone who has no sense of morality."
But a decade of one-sided love? No wonder Jennifer's bitterness ran so deep.
Seraphina looked at the stiff expression on Jennifer's face, feeling a slight heaviness in her heart.
She pitied the woman, but she didn't sympathize.
Seraphina fixed Jennifer with a serious gaze, speaking with finality.
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"Ms. Perez, your romantic failures are not something yo feelings for you, your love is one-sided. It's not my fault You can't blame it on me.
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Being pityful doesn't grant anyone an advantage.
Seraphina and Jennifer were different-both loved but couldn't have.
At least she had fought for it and openly hoped for Orion's love.
But in those ten years, did Jennifer ever try? No, she didn't.
Jennifer glared at her and stated, "But he likes you
Seraphina shook her head.
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Ms. Perez, let's be reasonable! Is it my fault that he likes me? You liked him unilaterally; why didn't you let him go
Why search for excuses for her unrequited love? Why push the blame on others? What kind of twisted thinking is that?
She had always thought that Jennifer, a business powerhouse, would be more straightforward and dignified. Behind the scenes, she was anything but that. Seraphina decided it wasn't even worth wasting words on her.
"Ms. Perez, we can end this conversation now. If you prefer, I could arrange for Hansen to meet with you. and you
can clear things up. We're all adults here-if it works, great. If not, let's not waste everyone's time. How does that sound?"
Seraphina thought her suggestion was more than fair.
Rather than pining away in secret, Jennifer would forever be in the dark about her chances. It was better to just ask and know for sure.
Jennifer's eyes briefly flickered with hesitation.
"You purposely suggested that to humiliate me in front of him, didn't you?"
Those words left Seraphina speechless.
She spread her hands, and her gaze was cool.
If Jennifer doesn't appreciate her help, that was on her.
"Do as you wish. Anyway, I've done all I can. You have no stake in this business and no place in the social circle. Staying here won't end well for you." Her words made it clear-Jennifer was being shown the door.
There was no place for Jennifer in all of Eldoria.
Jennifer glared at Seraphina with icy eyes, her entire demeanor exuding a powerful and intense aura. The air around them was thick with tension. "Fine, Seraphina, don't blame me for what happens next."
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Seraphina raised an eyebrow, meeting her gaze without fear.
Had she ever been polite?
"Thomas, see her out!"
In the following days, Jennifer disappeared without a trace.
Thomas reported that she had returned to the company's headquarters in Vlago.
Seraphina was a little surprised.
Did she really leave just like that?
It didn't seem right.
However, it was the best, and it finally gave her some peace.
Seraphina attended a business cocktail party with Olivia.
By coincidence, they ran into Hansen and Monica.
Monica was visibly startled when she saw Seraphina.
She quickly recovered and warmly took Seraphina's hand.
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"Seraphina, I've been thinking about you lately. I've asked Hansen to invite you to have tea several times- why haven't you come to visit?" Seraphina inwardly scoffed-she wasn't about to seek out trouble.
On the surface, she remained poised, her demeanor as elegant and aloof as ever.
She gave a courteous smile.
"Mrs. Colombo, work has kept me busy. Besides, Hansen has just recovered from his illness; he needs to
rest."
Monica was relieved to see that Seraphina bore no grudges.
She wanted to bring up the painting, but she was too embarrassed to ask her about it.
Seraphina said she had no intention of mentioning it.
Deep down, Monica was filled with regret and pain.
After a few pleasantries, they finally put the unpleasantness behind them.
When Hansen came over, Monica found an excuse to leave.
Finally, Seraphina let her smile drop and rolled her eyes at Hansen.
"You've been faking this illness for quite a while."
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Seraphina rewarded him with a cold smile.
Figure it out yourself.
She had intended to bring up Jennifer.
After a moment's thought, she decided against it.
She had enough on her plate already, and she wasn't going to meddle in other people's business.
Olivia finished her greetings and quietly came over. She was silently tugging at Seraphina's wrist. "Seraphina, I just saw Orion!"