Ch. 186..190: Inherit Billions Chapter 186-190
Chapter 186
Olivia's Plea for Help
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Seraphina frowned slightly. It wasn't surprising that Orion would show up at this kind of event.
She wasn't exactly thrilled to see him, but it wasn't worth making a fuss over.
Olivia pressed her lips together, hesitating to speak.
"The man standing next to Orion... he's the one my mom set me up with."
Seraphina almost choked on her drink, nearly coughing it up.
Hansen's face was a mirror of shock.
They were both stunned, and it took a moment to process.
Their friend actually went on a blind date.
Olivia sighed.
"My mom forced me into it. I don't like him, but the families have already discussed most of it."
Seraphina felt a wave of anxiety for her friend.
Hansen, on the other hand, looked envious. He quietly glanced at Seraphina.
"If only our families were that domineering and controlling. How wonderful would that be?"
Seraphina shot him a glare and chided, "Get lost!"
Olivia echoed, "Yeah, get out of here!"
She was nearly at her wit's end, and Hansen still had the nerve to gloat?
Seraphina, you've got to help me!"
Seraphina pressed her lips together and said, "I'm willing to help, but....
She couldn't actually challenge the elders of both familles directly, could she?
A spark lit in Olivia's eyes. She grabbed Seraphina's hand, leaned in, and whispered her plain.
Seraphina's mouth twitched in response.
Olivia's plan was outrageous.
She wanted Seraphina to stir up a scandal with her blind date.
"Hey, your best friend's reputation is already in shambles, and you're asking me to make it worse?"
Olivia tugged at her pleadingly.
"But I can't think of anyone more suitable than you. If it were anyone else, their family would pull some strings and sweep the whole thing under the rug. You're the only one with the power to make them think 1/3
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Hansen watched the two of them whisper, clueless about what they were scheming,
Just then, someone approached him for a drink, and he was immediately pulled away.
Seraphina looked conflicted and said. "But if this gets out....
"Don't worry, no one's going to be taking photos here. We just need a few people to see."
All they needed was to prove that the man had questionable intentions-even daring to flirt with Seraphina.
With Olivia's encouragement, Seraphina clenched her teeth.
Fine, she'd do it for her best friend!
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She took a deep breath, grabbed the hem of her dress, and headed in the direction Olivia had pointed out.
Orion and Lucius were sitting there, with another man across from them
Aron!
Seraphina paused briefly.
The man who used to despise her the most is now Olivia's blind date?
She glanced around. There was no one else near the three of them.
It had to be him.
She thought to herself that this man wasn't worthy of her friendship. He didn't deserve her.
Taking a deep breath, she picked up her dress with one hand and held her wine glass in the other, walking gracefully towards them.
Lucius noticed Seraphina approaching. He was both excited and nervous when he nudged Orion's arm.
He gave a knowing look.
"Orion, did Seraphina really forgive you for the past? She's actually coming over to talk to you."
His eyes
features.
were lit up by the woman approaching. It was Seraphina, with her stunning figure and striking
Orion remained composed, though his brow furrowed slightly.
He couldn't help but feel a subtle anticipation stirring in his chest with Lucius's words. A warmth spread to the chest.
In no time, Seraphina was standing before them.
"Seraphina, my dear friend, do you need to speak with Orion? We'll get out of your way.
Lucius began
to rise, intending to drag Aron along with him.
Orian vat calmly waiting for her in onesk
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Seraphina's gaze swept briefly over Orion.
It was cold and indifferent.
She looked past him, as if Orion didn't exist.
Her eyes locked on Aron.
"Mr. Reynot, care for a drink?"
The three men froze in place.
Lucius looked at Aron and Seraphina in disbelief.
Meanwhile, a chilling aura began to envelop Orion as he glared at Seraphina.
Chapter 187
I Think You're Attractive
Aron's eyes narrowed slightly. After discovering Seraphina's true identity, he felt a moment of shock.
Unlike Lucius, he wasn't the type to fawn. He made sure not to leave any leverage that others could exploit. Therefore, he wasn't too concerned about Seraphina's feelings.
"What do I have to discuss with you?" Aron spoke coldly.
Lucius nodded stupidly, taken aback.
"Yeah, what could you possibly have to talk about?"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, her smile was enigmatic
"We may not have had anything to talk about before, but who knows what the future holds?"
Her words brought the conversation to an abrupt halt, leaving a tense silence hanging in the air.
Orion's cold gaze darted between the two of them, his expression chilling.
He couldn't help but ask, "Seraphina, what are you trying to do?"
As she had wished, Orion had removed Jennifer from the project and brought Seraphina on board instead. She had claimed it was her way of compensating for the past. Once the debt was paid, they would no longer owe each other anything.
But he hoped that, once they were even, he might have a chance to re-enter her world. What was this about today? He was desperate to know.
Seraphina turned her head slightly and glanced at him. She spoke with cold indifference.
"Mr. Dros, just because the past is behind us doesn't mean you have any right to interfere in my affairs. Did you understand?"
They weren't even friends anymore, so he shouldn't pry too much about her business.
Her words instantly froze the expression on Orion's face. As he stared at her, his gaze grew darker.
Seraphina wasn't bothered by that. She turned her attention back to Aron.
She smiled charmingly at Aron.
Her charm was natural and captivating.
"Mr. Reynot, shall we talk in private?"
Aron had no interest in engaging with her; he had no idea what she was plotting.
"Seraphina, what are you playing at?"
His voice was cold, devoid of any warmth.
Seraphina's smile deepened and was filled with hidden meaning.
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"Can't you tell? I think you're attractive."
Her bluntness caught everyone off guard, leaving the three men with varied reactions.
Lucius's eyes widened in shock.
Seraphina actually had her eye on Aron.
The same Aron who had belittled her as worthless when she was still married to Orion?
And what about Orion?
As soon as he heard Seraphina's words, the air around him seemed to drop to the freezing point. The coldness emanating from him was intense, impossible to ignore, and even a bit frightening. Aron, too, was completely taken aback. His body was stiff and filled with disbelief..
He stared at Seraphina in terror, as if she were a demon
Had he done something wrong?
Was this woman trying to get him killed?
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A few days ago, when Orion learned how poorly they had treated her, he stopped speaking to his friends. for a long time.
Aron had only just managed to mend the rift between them.
And now this?
His tense expression crumbled into panic as he looked over at Orion.
Just as Aron was about to speak, Seraphina grabbed his arm and started pulling him away.
Aron quickly came to his senses and tried to shake off her hand.
But by then, they had already reached a place full of people.
The scene they created caught the attention of several onlookers.
Their actions and the way they appeared to be tugging at each other drew curious glances from around the room, with more than a few speculative whispers. "Seraphina, don't think that just because you're the heiress of the Cross Group, I'm afraid of you. If it weren't for Orion..."
Aron trailed off.
His expression turned cold and disinterested as he threw out a dismissive remark.
"I'm not interested in you, so you'd better give up."
For him, his loyalty to his brothers still came first.
I Think You're Attractive
Seraphina couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Her back was toward the crowd; therefore, no one
could see her expressi
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The way they stood so close together, due to their proximity, sparked all sorts of assumptions among the onlookers.
She gently raised her gaze, her eyes shifting as she met Aron's cold and hard stare.
Her eyebrows twitched slightly.
Then, she moved quickly, grabbing his tie and pulling him closer.
The distance between them shrank rapidly, and Aron nearly collided with her face.
Chapter 188
Game On
For a moment, the shock was so intense that it felt like my heart had stopped.
Seraphina looked stunning as she stood in front of them. Her expression was icy, and she let out a wicked xmile.
My heart thumped ferociously and missed a beat.
Before Aroin could fully recover, Seraphina spoke in a soft voice.
"Do you really think you're that special? I'm not blind. Anyone running with Orion's crowd can't be good news."
Her voice was cold and devoid of any warmth.
Aron's brow furrowed, and his expression turned grave.
This woman was clearly up to no good!
Just as Aron was about to push her away, a hand reached out and roughly shoved him aside.
Despite Aron's military background, he was forced to stumble back several steps.
When he looked up, there stood Orion, his expression cold and hard.
Orion's gaze swept coldly over Aron before settling on Seraphina.
His voice was cold and low.
"Since when were you and Aron so close?"
Everyone watching thought Aron and Seraphina were doing something.
Orion was clearly furious, and he wasn't taking it well.
For a moment, the onlookers' curiosity was piqued, and they began to speculate about the complex and ever-changing relationships among the elite. Orion's words amused Seraphina.
Who was he to meddle in her affairs?
She remained silent, raising an eyebrow slightly.
Take a guess...
Aron, however, was a bit nervous as he explained.
He quickly clarified, "Orion, there's nothing going on between us!"
Orion didn't even look at him, let alone listen to him.
Lucius had been watching from the sidelines. He couldn't resist commenting on the awkward triangle.
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Game On
He couldn't help but speak up on Orion's behalf.
"Nothing going on? You two surely look like you are...
Aron's lips twitched, and his brows furrowed deeply.
"Whose side are you on?"
Was Lucius a spy sent by Seraphina?
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Lucius felt the weight of Aron's intimidating presence-after all, the guy was ex-military and not someone you could easily take on.
He shrank back and retreated behind Orion.
Orion was waiting for Seraphina's answer.
If she didn't explain herself, he wasn't going to let her off easily.
Seraphina could see this clearly.
She smirked, and her expression was playful.
"Well, we've known each other for three years. How could we not be familiar?"
For three years, Aron had cursed her out.
It left a lasting impression!
Something she'd never forget.
Lucius nodded enthusiastically and agreed, "Exactly!"
oth Aron and Orion shot him a dangerous look.
At that moment, Olivia walked over with Seraphina's phone.
She pretended she had no idea what was going on..
Oliver smiled at Seraphina.
"Your phone's ringing. Do you want to take the call?"
Seraphina breathed a sigh of relief-it was finally over
Without another word, she took the phone and used the opportunity to leave.
Olivia quickly followed.
"How did it go?" Seraphina asked.
via couldn't help but grin.
"The photos came out great, just perfect."
Game On
Especially the one where you were yanking the tie-it was so cool!
At that precise moment, Orion appeared. His expression was grim, and he began to walk over.
Seraphina couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
Good, her effort wasn't all for nothing.
When she thought about Orion's reaction, she thought maybe he had overreacted.
Seraphina and Olivia planned to find a quiet spot to admire the photos they had just taken. 8%84%E
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When they turned a corner in the hallway, they came across a group of young socialites chatting away as they walked toward the restroom.
"Did Seraphina really kick Jennifer out? No way!"
"Jennifer is a big shot in Vlago. She's even more powerful than most men. How could Seraphina have forced her out?"
Hannah answered their doubts.
"Seraphina is so petty. She can't stand someone more successful than her. She's jealous and used her family's influence to cause trouble for Jennifer in business. Jennifer left because she didn't want to deal with her. Everyone made an understanding grunt, their faces showing that they were now in the know.
Hannah was pleased with the reaction and lowered her voice deliberately.
It was still clear enough for everyone to hear.
"She's so proud; wouldn't you like to see her make a fool of herself?"
The group exchanged uneasy glances; no one dared to respond.
Their families had all warned them-don't mess with anyone from the Crosses, especially not Seraphina
Hannah scoffed and said, "Fine, if you're all too scared, I'll do it myself! But I'm going to need your help."
Chapter 189
A Venomous Plot
Olivia and Seraphina exchanged a glance. Their faces lit up with knowing, amused smiles.
They both turned around and found a conspicuous spot to sit down.
In just a few minutes, they noticed Hannah leading a group of girls their way.
After a quick scan of the crowd, she immediately spotted Seraphina.
Olivia leans closer to Seraphina.
She asked. "Should we leave early?"
Seraphina curled her lips into a smirk and said, "Let's have a bit of fun with her. We're bored anyway."
Olivia spread her hands. Her best friend was in the mood, which is great.
In the blink of an eye, Hannah was approaching alone.
She no longer exuded the usual arrogance and unyielding aura.
A look of genuine humility now takes its place.
"Seraphina, my dear sister!"
Olivia immediately made a gagging gesture.
She raised her hands as she explained, "Sorry, sorry, I couldn't help it!"
Seraphina's lips twitched, too.
When she heard Hannah call her so lovely in her lifetime, it felt like a dream.
If she hadn't known about Hannah's plan in advance, Seraphina would have seriously doubted her hearing and questioned if this life was even real!
Hannah maintained a polite smile, and her demeanor was the very picture of a noble lady.
"Seraphina, my dear sister. I have something to discuss with you. Could we talk in private?"
Seraphina arched an eyebrow as she swirled the grape juice in her glass with a vague curiosity.
"What could we possibly have to talk about?"
Hannah hesitated for a moment, then dropped her gaze.
"I've seriously reflected on my mistake over the past few days. The things I did to you before were indeed a bit much. I want to sincerely apologize." Seraphina let out a knowing grunt.
"Then you should apologize to me here, in front of everyone. Isn't that more sincere?"
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She forced a stiff smile.
"That might not be appropriate. There are some things I'd rather discuss with you in private
Seraphina hesitated, her gaze lingering on the reflection of the grand chandelier in her glass.
The light in the cup shimmered more beautifully than reality itself.
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Hannah quickly added when Seraphina hesitated, "It's about you and my brother. It wouldn't be helpful if others overheard this, right?"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow slightly and let out a smile.
"Alright," she said, standing up.
Olivia grabbed her arm, frowning. She wanted to stop herself.
Seraphina gave a reassuring smile and patted Olivia's wrist, signaling that she had everything under control.
Why walk knowingly into a trap?
Hannah's eyes flashed with a hint of triumph.
Hannah stood slightly behind Seraphina on the second floor balcony. Her expression was one of
innocence.
Her voice was soft and harmless.
"Seraphina, my dear, when I think about it, I think you and my brother are well-matched-your backgrounds and status are similar. Even my grandfather has started to accept you. Don't you have any feelings for my brother?" Seraphina turned to look at her, trace of coldness in her eyes.
However, she still wore a smile, which appeared distant and indifferent.
"Have you misunderstood something? How could I possibly be well matched with your brother?"
Hannah paused and quickly responded, "But you're already the president of Cross Group, the sole heir to the Crosses. With your current status, how could you not be well-matched with Orion?"
Seraphina let out a cold laugh, and her disdain was evident.
"You're mistaken. I intended to ask, is your family even worthy of comparison with mine?"
She thought Orion could compare himself to the Crosses heir. How delusional!
Hannah's expression stiffened, and a flash of malice crossed her eyes.
She clenched her teeth, glaring at Seraphina from behind.
In the past, she would have retorted without hesitation.
Bath Ramona and Orion had renestedly warned her not to nounke Seranhina
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If it weren't for Seraphina, she wouldn't be so awkward in their social circle.
Watching Seraphina bask in her success, how could Hannah swallow her pride?
She had already checked the railing earlier. The nails were loose; she had made sure to twist them out of place.
That part of the railing no longer had support.
Just a slight push, and it would fall off entirely.
The surrounding greenery concealed it well, and the fading light made it unlikely anyone would notice.
She bit her lower lip while looking at Seraphina and suddenly shouted, "Seraphina, what's that on your back
With that, she lunged forward without hesitation!
She was going to push Seraphina off the second floor. Even if she didn't die, she would be crippled.
Could Seraphina still shine so brightly if she was crippled?
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Hannah glanced around, confirming that no one was watching. Taking a deep breath, she lunged at Seraphina with all her might.
But just as her hand brushed against Seraphina's back, she saw Seraphina swiftly sidestep.
With nothing to support her, Hannah's momentum carried her forward.
The railing gave way and offered no support. It was too late to be regretted.
Hannah's body was already teetering on the edge.
The cold, sharp wind stung her face. It was painful.
Terror and shock overtook her mind in an instant.
She let out a piercing scream. When Hannah was about to plummet from the second floor, someone suddenly grabbed hold of her clothes. Someone had her by the collar.
She had nearly forgotten how quick Seraphina's reflexes always were.
Hannah hadn't fallen and ended up paralyzed; she let out a sigh of relief.
In this precarious situation, wasn't fear the least of her concerns?
Hannah turned around and saw Seraphina looking at her with a faint amusement in her eyes.
"Ms. Dros, were you just trying to push me?"
Hannah was about to deny it when Seraphina raised an eyebrow meaningfully.
If you lie, I might just let you go."
Instantly, Hannah was too frightened to do anything but nod in admission.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Seraphina. I know I have made a mistake."
The next moment, Seraphina's grip tightened slightly. Suddenly, the sound of tearing fabric echoed in the
air.
Seraphina abruptly loosened her hold.
Hannah let out a terrified scream as her body dropped slightly.
Seraphina didn't let go, but she admired the fear in Hannah's eyes with a cold smile.
"You admitted it yourself! Serves you right!"
Hannah could no longer hold back; she frantically screamed, "Help-
Seraphina didn't stop her.
Help!
Soon, people gathered around.
Lucius was shocked by what he saw. He hurriedly went to find Orion.
Oh my god! This is horrifying.
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Seraphina let out a cold laugh. She glanced at Hannah's torn dress and couldn't resist reminding her of it.
"Your dress is torn. Do you really want everyone to get a good look at your body?"
Someone tugged at her dress from behind, tearing the fabric apart.
The dress was unable to bear the weight of her entire body.
Her face turned pale as she fell silent. Hannah was desperately trying to grip the railing, but her effort was in vain.
The thought of nearly falling to her death filled her with both rage and humiliation. She glared at Seraphina with seething hatred.
"You... you actually let go? You said if I admitted it, you wouldn't let go!"
Irall happened in a split second, leaving Hannah bewildered-how had the tables turned? Why was she the one hanging from the railing? Wasn't it supposed to be Seraphina? Seraphina's smile was as cold as ice, her eyes glinting with malice.
"You admitted you were trying to harm me. Why should I help you? Hannah, where do you get the nerve to keep coming after me? Are you a fool?"
She warned Hannah before. Had she forgotten so quickly?
Seraphina didn't mind helping her remember.
Hannah trembled all over, teeth gritting, her entire body shaking with fury.
She glared at Seraphina with all the hatred she could muster.
Orion arrived quickly. His expression was grim as he took in the scene before him.
He was shocked!
Seraphina had seen enough of Hannah's distress and finally looked away.
She frowned slightly..
"Orion, quick! You have to save me! Seraphina's trying to kill me!"
Hannah burst into tears.
Seeing is believing.
Everyone present could testify for her.
Even if che tried. Seranhina 'buldn't deny in
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Orion gave Seraphina a meaningful look and was just about to pull Hannah up.
Seraphina suddenly stopped him.
She smiled coldly, pulling out her phone with deliberate slowness.
"Hold on. With everyone here, I can't allow myself to face false accusations."
She paused the recording on her phone and then hit play.
It was Seraphina's voice.
"Ms. Dros, were you just trying to push me? If you lie. I may just let go."
Then came Hannah's panicked, desperate voice.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Seraphina. I know I was wrong.
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