Ch. 206..210: Inherit Billions Chapter 206-210
Chapter 206
She Cheated on You
Alexander was about to nod, but one look at Emeris's icy expression made him stop. He hesitated and was unable to respond.
Flora felt a surge of satisfaction when her daughter stood up for her so fiercely.
She decided to take advantage of this moment to clear her name.
After all, with so many eyes on them, it was an opportunity not to be missed.
"That's right, Seraphina; you don't understand. Back then, your uncle and I went through so many hardships...unlike your Aunt Katherine."
Seraphina cut her off. Her tone was icy and impatient.
"Comparing what? Who's older? Who's more shameless?"
As soon as she spoke, everyone in the banquet hall turned their attention to her. The atmosphere was frosty, and chilly vibes spread throughout the room. Flora's complexion turned pale as fury surged within her.
"You... you're so disrespectful! How dare you speak to your elders so rudely?"
Seraphina cast a disdainful glance at her.
A single look said everything without needing words.
Elders?
Did she even deserve that?
A homewrecker had no right to demand respect.
Grace bit her lip hard. Her body was tense, and her face was ashen with anger.
She had hoped to use this occasion to mingle with other socialites and maybe even get close to Orion.
After the mother and daughter caused the scene, everyone would now know that she wasn't a true Cross heiress.
Instead of fleeing in disgrace, Grace decided to play the victim, painting Seraphina as cold and harsh. If she couldn't win, then no one would.
Her voice trembled as if she were on the verge of tears, making it seem as though Seraphina had bullied
her.
"Seraphina, why do you have to speak so cruelly?"
Seraphina glanced at her, her expression unyielding and her voice cold.
"Quit pretending to be innocent. I can say things that are much harsher. Want to hear them?"
She Cheated on You
The mother and daughter had overstepped their heard aries, shamelessly clinging to the crosses. Well, too bad for them Seraphins had no qualme abwn tearing them apart, bir by bit, until they were utterly exposed, leaving them with no place to hide. Grace's lips trembled, and she could feel the burning gazes of those around her. She lacked the courage to confront Seraphins, but was the willing to surrender easily? She couldn't bring herself to do that either.
After a brief pause, she turned her teary eyes toward Alexander
Grace grumbled, "Daddy, I don't know what I did to uplet Seraphina"
Her pitiful act was enough to make anyone sick.
Among the guests were several actresses from the entertainment industry, but none could match Grace's performance.
Seraphina's voice was cut through, sharp, and cold.
She asked, "Is he really your dad? Your real dad is a security guard at one of the high-end clubs under the Cross Group, isn't he? Just because you're spending our Cross family's money and living in our house, do you think that makes you one of us? Your entire family is nothing more than freeloaders, desperately clinging to my family and refusing to let go."
She turned to Alexander and spoke ruthlessly.
"Uncle Alexander, you'd better be careful. You might end up raising someone else's child and even taking care of their husband."
Ever since Flora and Grace left the house last time, Justin has ordered an investigation into their secrets.
Gossiping was one of Justin's specialties.
Alexander's face instantly darkened, his eyes cold, as he stared at Flora in disbelief.
Without hesitation, he slapped her hard across the face.
A scream echoed as Flora stumbled, falling to the ground-a fall as dramatic as it was spectacular.
Alexander's voice was low and furious.
He questioned, "Didn't you say he died in a car accident?"
Flora's eyes were wide with terror as she looked up. She was trembling all over.
"Yes... No... I... I didn't mean to deceive you. I don't know when he showed up."
Grace rushed to help Flora up.
Alexander's gaze was icy, fixed on Grace.
He asked, "You knew about this?"
Grace's flickered with guilt for just a moment, and that alone filled Alexander with deep disappointment: yes
Chapter 207
Kidnapping?
Grace said, "Dad, Mom didn't mean to deceive you."
"Enough! Isn't this embarrassing enough already? Get out of here! Both of you!"
Alexander's voice was sharp, filled with the fury of a storm as it cut through the air mercilessly.
Emeris stood nearby. His expression was cold and sinister, and he did not utter a single word in their defense. He had no interest in meddling in his brother's family drama.
What truly angered him was the fact that they had ruined his daughter's birthday party. That was unforgivable.
No matter how harsh Seraphina's retaliation was, they deserved it.
Flora and Grace were feeling guilty. They realized that staying any longer would only worsen the situation for them. They left in disgrace.
Alexander, too, had no desire to stay any longer. After a brief exchange with Emeris, he walked out of the venue.
The small incident didn't cause much of a stir.
With tacit understanding, the guests quickly changed the subject. The guests resumed their dancing, while those indulging in small talk carried on. Nobody dares to gossip about the situation behind the Crosses' backs.
Seraphina took a cold sip of her wine. The red liquid glistened against her red lips. Her expression was cool, aloof, and even more strikingly beautiful. She turned her head to see Emeris, his face still grim.
She walked over to him, gently shaking his arm and speaking softly to coax him. Seraphina even let out a playful smile to coax him.
"Don't be mad, Dad. You didn't lose anything. Why bother getting annoyed at people like that? It's not worth it!"
Seraphina's quick change in expression surprised everyone. People found it more amusing and helpless than shocking.
Seraphina appeared charming and playful. Her previous cold and stern demeanor was just an act to scare people.
Who could stay mad at such a lovely and endearing girl?
"Al's really lost his mind. How could he bring that woman to an event like this? I think he's been completely bewitched."
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Emeris's mood had soured, and it was evident on his face.
Seraphina blinked her eyes and clung to his arm, swaying slightly.
"Uncle Alexander has been perplexed for years. A few more days won't make a difference. Your health is what's important, Dad. Don't be angry, okay?" "Alright, I won't stay upset at him."
Emeris sighed in resignation as she swayed his arm. The anger that had been burning inside him gradually subsided.
Soon enough, he was back to chatting and laughing with the guests who came to toast him.
By the end of the evening, Seraphina was feeling a bit tired.
She informed Emeris and then started making her way outside.
She had had a bit of wine and wanted to go walking to clear her head.
The events of the evening weighed heavily on her, making her feel restless. Orion's kiss and Hansen's bouquet of roses had both left her feeling unsettled. The night was dark, and the city lights cast long shadows on the pavement.
The cool breeze played with her hair, making it sway gently.
She walked in her high heels, her steps slow and deliberate. The nearly deserted street intensified her sense of loneliness. Street lamps lined the pathway, their light creating a glowing trail on the ground that stretched out before her like a river of stars. Soon, she reached a section of the road that was dim and foreboding.
The streetlight had gone out.
Seraphina stood still, feeling a chill seep into her bones from the darkness.
She didn't move because she thought she heard something-a faint sound coming from a shadowy alley nearby.
It was the sound of nervous, hurried breathing.
After a moment's hesitation, two burly men slowly emerged from that narrow path.
They tried to mask their nervousness with a facade of calmness in their eyes.
"Miss, someone would like to see you. Please come with us."
Seraphina's expression froze, and her breath caught slightly.
Did I get myself into trouble? I should have brought the driver and bodyguards along It would have saved me a lot of trouble
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Despite the situation, she remained composed, her face calm and poised.
She slowly raised her eyes to meet the gazes of the two men. Her eyes were cold and piercing.
"Is this a kidnapping or a robbery?"
She didn't take these men seriously, but she needed to understand what she was dealing with before deciding on her next move.
Was she just unlucky, or was there something more behind this?
The two men were clearly taken aback.
How can a wealthy heiress maintain such composure in such a challenging situation? She was the first!
The threats they had prepared suddenly felt too weak to utter.
"Over there! Someone wants to talk to you."
One of the men pointed toward the dark alley.
A small red light flickered on and off-someone was smoking.
Indeed, someone was waiting for her.
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Chapter 208
Jennifer's Resolution
The atmosphere instantly darkened. An unspoken danger loomed, something Seraphina could sense without a doubt that, whoever was coming, they had ill intention. Running away now wasn't entirely out of the question.
If she fled, she would leave this danger lurking in the shadows, and those people would be ready to strike at any moment in the future.
For today, it would be better to settle things once and for all.
She was curious to see who had the audacity to make such a bold move against her.
After a moment's thought, she clicked her high heels. Then she walked forward, her steps unhurried and calm.
She stopped a few feet away from the flickering firelight.
Two burly men stood behind her, blocking any path of escape.
In the darkness of the night, the person stood in the shadow behind the wall, only faintly visible. Seraphina could barely make out the silhouette, let alone the features.
In this situation, Seraphina was at a significant disadvantage.
She could easily catch the smell of the person standing before her-a familiar perfume and the scent of a woman's cigarette she once favored.
At the party earlier, there had been only one woman wearing this particular fragrance, which was cold, assertive, and had a steady presence.
It fit perfectly with that person's style.
The person said nothing, and neither did Seraphina.
She could feel the intense gaze locked on her.
The atmosphere hung heavy in an eerie silence.
Seraphina almost became impatient while waiting. Despite this, the person standing across from Seraphina remained silent.
Were they trying to test her patience?
The cigarette was nearly burned out. The wind scattered the ash as it fell to the ground.
As she parted her lips, Seraphina spoke, her tone indifferent.
"Ms. Perez invited me here. Why the silence?"
The person across from her was Jennifer.
A soft laugh escaped the other person.
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"You're quite clever, Ms. Cross. How did you figure it out?"
Seraphina didn't bother responding. Seraphina rolled her eyes, a gesture that Jennifer probably couldn't
see.
What a waste of her effort!
The business world hailed the woman as a legend. She was a figure everyone admired for her capability to build an empire. Why is Jennifer now stooping to this? It was clear this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, nor was it about money. in the mood for a polite conversation. So, let's cut to the
"Clearly, bringing me here suggests you're not in the mood
chase. What do you want?"
The other woman's breath hitched slightly; Seraphina could sense the barely restrained anger and coldness beneath her calm exterior.
From the start, Seraphina's calm composure was rather surprising.
She displayed no fear in the face of danger, and her voice, tinged with disdain as she revealed Jennifer's identity, was filled with contempt. Jennifer didn't bother hiding anymore. She stepped out of the shadowed corner and moved in front of
Seraphina.
She faced her squarely, meeting her gaze.
"Ms. Cross, aren't you afraid? What's about to happen next isn't going to be pleasant."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow and met her eyes.
Their gazes locked.
Suddenly, she laughed.
Her expression relaxed and slowly parted as she spoke; each word was crisp and clear.
"It's because of Hansen, isn't it?"
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The atmosphere around them froze into a dead silence.
That name was a deep, painful thorn in Jennifer's heart.
For ten years, she had held Hansen in a special place in her heart, believing she still had a chance.
Tonight, when she saw everything Hansen had prepared for Seraphina, she knew her chances were gone.
That realization drove her insane with jealousy and consumed her with hatred!
She hadn't felt this way, even after losing multimillion-dollar deals.
In the ruthless business world, she had always remained composed.
But the moment she saw Hansen planning to propose to Seraphina, it felt like she had lost the entire world. Her faith shattered and her world became a desolate wasteland 2/3
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Suppressing the intense pain and the wild growth of jealousy within her, she laughed bitterly. "So, you
know."
It was all because of Hansen.
Seraphina frowned, puzzled, and shook her head.
She looked utterly baffled.
"Harming me won't make Hansen love you, Ms. Perez. Isn't this approach a bit too lowly?"
Resorting to violence was the most foolish tactic.
Especially on Seraphina's turf,.
If Jennifer harmed her, the Crosses would never let her or her company get away with it.
Was it really worth risking destroying years of hard work for this?
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Fight
Jennifer suddenly burst into laughter, her gaze deep and cold.
"As long as it works, after all, you are the high and mighty Ms. Cross. On this memorable day, ruining you might seem cruel, but I can't think of a better way to deal with you. The Crosses has protected you too well; all I could get were some scandalous photos of yours to use as leverage. I just want you to stay far, far away from Hansen."
Ideally, those two worlds would never collide again.
"Probably this is the only way to make you obey."
A fire was burning in Jennifer's eyes, more blinding and scorching than the cigarette in her hand.
Jennifer was a lunatic. She must be out of her mind to come up with such a depraved and disgusting plan!
Seraphina stared into her eyes and smiled gently.
Did she really think she could threaten her with some photos? What a naive fantasy!
She darted her eyes, and her gaze shimmered in the darkness, radiant and brilliant.
Her voice was soft and melodious.
"Yes, I'll do as you say, but..."
Her tone shifted. Her eyes were cold and disdainful.
""You won't succeed."
Seraphina was proud, confident, and carried an innate sense of noble indifference.
She stood there. Even on that dark and gloomy path, Seraphina was always the most striking and brightest focal point.
An untouchable presence that is sacred and untouchable.
Jennifer's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.
She was stunned by Seraphina's words.
However, Jennifer only fell into a daze for a few seconds before regaining her composure.
Jennifer lowered her gaze, a quiet smile forming, but her aura remained formidable.
After all, this was a woman who had created her own path in the ruthless world of business-how could a few words from Seraphina frighten her? When she looked up again, her eyes were filled with malice and mockery.
Jennifer raised her hand slightly.
"Let's give this a try. I'm sorry for this to happen to you Ms. Cross."
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Fight
At the moment Jennifer raised her hand, two burly men behind her stepped forward in unison..
Their movements were perfectly synchronized.
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Just as their hands were about to reach Seraphina, they suddenly felt a cold breeze in front of them.
Before they could react, Seraphina had disappeared. Her speed was breakneck.
The darkness provided her with excellent cover.
The Seraphina movement was agile and swift. She dodged to the side and lowered her body.
She swiftly moved behind them.
Taking advantage of the darkness and their confusion, she raised her right foot, and her stiletto heel was suddenly in her hand.
She gripped the pointed toe tightly, the heel aimed outward, raised high with fierce momentum, and moved so fast that no one even saw it clearly.
As the heel was about to strike the nearest man, he felt a cold gust at his back.
Instinctively, he hunched forward, trying to dodge the attack.
In the next second, Seraphina twisted her wrist, using all her strength to hurl the stiletto toward Jennifer.
Her attack was quick and fierce.
The sharp stiletto heel had to hit a crucial spot to have some impact.
By the time Jennifer realized what was happening, it was too late.
She had no real combat skills. Even though she could call the shots in the business world, it was unrealistic to expect her to excel in combat and boxing like a man. Jennifer couldn't fight.
With a loud thud, the heel struck her head.
As she clutched her head tightly, she gasped and inhaled a breath of cold air.
Next, perhaps she was afraid of attracting attention or of Seraphina's scorn; she endured the waves of pain in silence, refusing to make another sound.
Her head buzzed, and warm liquid trickled down.
The air was filled with a cold, silent tension.
While the two burly men were still in shock, Seraphina didn't hesitate to strike another one's head.
She wasn't about to give them a chance to react.
When it comes to fighting, she believes one has to be fast, precise, and ruthless!
The man closest to her trembled. He etruggled to break free turning quickly to shield Jennifer
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They were quietly astonished.
This seemingly delicate, radiant, and pampered young lady had such swift and fierce moves.
And every action, even though it appeared wild and unpredictable, was actually well-calculated and methodical!
If they weren't trained bodyguards, they would never have realized just how powerful Seraphina's skills
were.
From the very beginning, they had underestimated her
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Reinforcements
No longer underestimating her, another man swiftly moved forward, grabbing Seraphina's arm and twisting her shoulder back.
In the blink of an eye, Seraphina leaned back with the motion. Her other stiletto heel stomped hard on the brute's foot. Her elbow jabbed fiercely, and she kicked him sharply in a very vulnerable spot as he staggered backward.
A scream tore through the dimly lit path, piercing through the silence of the night.
The three-on-one advantage had changed in a matter of minutes.
Jennifer's side was now at a disadvantage.
Only one man is left. Seraphina thought this one might be a bit more challenging.
Jennifer's voice cut through the darkness, cold and devoid of any warmth.
"Are you all useless? Knock her out, then take her away. Do it quickly!"
The fact that Seraphina could fight had caught Jennifer off guard.
She was enraged-how could Seraphina hurt her, of all people?
Jennifer's aura appeared to intensify.
Her earlier hesitation disappeared, replaced by a burning desire for revenge.
Seraphina chuckled softly at Jennifer's remark.
As she assessed the exit ahead, calculating her chances of making a quick escape...
A sudden burst of light illuminated the path. A soft yellow glow cut through the darkness.
With the once-shadowy path illuminated, everyone could now clearly see their surroundings.
The two brutes became guilty and panicked as they looked around nervously.
Jennifer merely frowned. There was a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Blood still clung to her face from where she had been hit, making her appearance even more disheveled. The next moment, three unexpected figures appeared at the entrance.
"Mr. Dros?"
Jennifer's voice carried a note of shock, though she quickly regained her composure.
"You promised you wouldn't interfere in my business with Seraphina. Are you going back on your word?"
Orion's eyes slightly narrowed as he surveyed the scene. His expression was icy and dangerous. Standing tall in the light, his presence was commanding, exuding an aura that demanded attention. 1/3
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His thin lips parted, and his voice was as cold as the night air.
"Haven't you gone too far, Jennifer?"
Lucius and Ken exchanged uneasy glances, watching the scene unfold with a mixture of shock and awe.
Seraphina stood her ground. Her posture was defensive, and her hair was slightly tousled, yet she remained every bit as regal and striking as ever.
She was still wearing one high heel, standing tall and dignified.
While her other foot was bare, she stood on tiptoe to keep her balanced.
In her hand, she clutched the other stiletto, its heel stained with blood.
Obviously, the blood wasn't hers.
One of the brutes was leaning against the wall, clutching his injured lower region in agony.
The other was preparing to attack.
Lucius couldn't help but twitched his lips and muttered from the side.
"Ms. Perez, did Seraphina just take out all your men by herself?"
Jennifer's eyes were blazing with fury, and her face was twisted with rage.
How could she, as the head of the Perez Group and a woman with significant power in Vlago, consistently endure such disrespect?
She glared at the remaining brute and asked, "What are you waiting for?"
The brute heard the command and took a step toward Seraphina. His expression was grim. He intended to knock her out and carry her off-it would be much simpler that way. The tension in the air was palpable; the scene was on the verge of an explosive confrontation.
Seraphina's gaze swept over them. She was calm and defiant, but she silently clenched the high heel held tighter in her hand.
The chill in the air deepened.
His punch cut through the air, chilling as it ambushed Seraphina from behind. His left hand darted forward, ready to grab her shoulder and stop her before she could react. Lucius and Ken's eyes widened in alarm. They were just about to shout a warning.
In a blur, Orion suddenly showed up there. His movement was so swift that no one had noticed him approaching.
He struck the brute square in the stomach with such force that it appeared to snuff him out.
The brute collapsed to the ground, barely breathing and unable to move.
Jennifer's hady stiffened imnercentihlu
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Her side was completely lost.
Suppressing the storm of fury raging inside her, Jennife
"Mr. Dros, are you playing the hero now?"