Ch. 251..255: Inherit Billions Chapter 251-255
Chapter 251
I Want You
Seraphina turned her face away without saying a word,
Up until now, she
had always thought Kaveh was just a door, down-on-his-luck adventurer.
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Had she known he was Orion's nephew, she must have been out of her mind to offer to take care of him for the rest of his life.
There was no way she could afford to support a rich brat like him!
Justin interrupted. "I ....
"Is your Dros family attempting to extort us? Just say so. It's not like we can't afford it."
What was three billion dollars, anyway? It was something only pirates who had never seen the world would
care about.
Justin glanced at Kaveh, frowning, and said, "Where do you get the nerve to try and latch onto our family? It's just a waste to feed you! Go find somewhere else to be useless!" Kayeh didn't seem the least bit bothered by Justin's attitude. Instead, he smiled at him politely.
Justin. I'm young, strong, and obedient. You won't regret helping me. Aside from that, I can support myself. I only want to be with my sweetie.
As soon as he finished speaking, the temperature in the room seemed to drop dramatically, and an inexplicable chill filled the air.
Justin glanced back and saw Orion's face, dark and menacing, as if a storm was brewing within him.
Hen chuckled coldly and said, "I suggest you think carefully before you speak, or someone's going to be in big trouble."
Sensing an argument was about to crupt, Seraphina sighed and cut them off. "Enough, Justin. I did promise Kaveh before."
Kaveh's eyes lit up, and his expression brightened with a smile.
"But that was before I knew your real identity," Seraphina continued, her voice calm. "You hid the truth from me, so that promise is significantly less binding
Kavel's smile faltered. As he recalled how Orion had mentioned being cast out of the Droses, his eyes dimmed. Things couldn't be easy for him either.
"How about this, Mr. Dros?" Seraphina said, meeting Orion's gaze. "For everything your family's had to put up with expenses, manpower, ransom-I'll have my brother repay it, double." That, of course, included Kaveh's share.
Seraphina glanced at Orion. She thought this was the best way to express her gratitude.
Money would settle things, and they'd be square.
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His dark eyes locked on hers, swirling with a mixture of emotions, all of which he was desperately trying
To suppress.
He was struggling to remain calm.
The silence that followed made the air i
room feel heavy, almost oppressive.
Seraphina bit her lip and wondered if her offer wasn't though.
She tentatively added. "And as a gesture of goodwill, the Cross Group is willing to cede part of its shares in the joint venture."
This wasn't a small gesture; it was a project that could generate billions-Orion himself had designed the blueprint.
He knew better than anyone how valuable it was.
"Seraphina," Orion's voice was low; the words ground out through gritted teeth, "Do you really think that's what I want?"
His gaze was intense, dark, and fathomless.
Seraphina frowned. Wasn't it?
Kaveh, who had been standing awkwardly to the side, coughed. "Uncle Orion, that's... actually a lot."
"Shut up. Get out, Orion growled.
His fury finally found an outlet. Orion's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked terrifying.
Kaveh attempted to protest, but his uncle's lifelong authority intimidated him. The young man slinked out. of the room without another word.
Orion turned to Justin, his eyes still dark, but his voice was calmer this time.
"Please leave us."
Compared to how he'd treated Kaveh, this was polite.
Justin scoffed. Why should he leave? Orion was being far too presumptuous!
He refused, "Why should I? I'm here to protect Seraphinal"
Seraphina paused, then gently urged, Justin, please. We need to talk alone."
Justin's brow furrowing. He wanted to stand firm, but Seraphina's tone left no room for argument.
Fine, he'd listen to her.
Once everyone had left, the room fell back into silence!
Seraphina sat on the edge of the hospital bed. Her pale face shows evidence of exhaustion from her injuries. Yet, despite her vulnerability, there was still an air of calm and grace about her-a beauty that captivated.
I Want You
The prolonged silence made her uncomfortable.
She wasn't used to being alone with Orion for so long.
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she looked up at him, her expression calm.
"Mr. Dros, why don't you just say what it is you want?"
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Her tone was businesslike, though she had already made significant compromises in this negotiation.
Orion's brows knitted together as he gazed at her. Deeply buried emotions were impossible to explain in at single conversation.
Under Seraphina's gaze, he slowly spoke, his voice-low and resolute, leaving no room for doubt.
"I want you, Seraphina."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the air seemed to freeze.
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Chapter 252
It's Long Over Between Us
Seraphina's face lost all color in an instant, turning even paler than before.
Her eyes widened with disbelief. Had she heard him wrong?
He wanted her?
The very man who once couldn't wait to toss her aside like trash was now choosing her?
She couldn't comprehend it, and even more so, she couldn't convince herself. What was Orion really after?
The silence in the air was suffocating.
Orion's gaze never left her face. He observed every flicker of emotion, every-small detail, as though trying to capture it all.
Shock, confusion, detachment, resistance...
Luckily, there was one emotion missing-disgust.
Orion stepped closer, his hand barely reaching for her hair. He wanted to convey his feelings and showed her his sincerity. He truly meant it.
But before he could touch her, Seraphina recoiled. She stepped back so quickly, it was as if his touch would burn her.
When Kaveh had come close just moments ago, she hadn't reacted this way. Yet now, with Orion...
Her retreat pierced through him, causing a deep ache that he couldn't show.
On the outside, he smiled as if unaffected, but inside, his emotions surged like a stormy sea.
His voice was rough and trembled slightly.
"I'm not joking, Seraphina. These past months... I haven't been much better off than you. I think divorcing you might have been too hasty. Seraphina's brows furrowed as she caught onto something. She turned to face him fully
His eyes-those eyes-held nothing back. They were filled with hope and joy, like a fire that nearly scorched her.
The steady calm she had maintained crumbled when she saw through his emotion. As expected, her heart was pounding wildly. Did she see affection in his eyes?
For just a moment, Seraphina's cold, dormant heart stirred, sending ripples through her.
It wasn't joy that moved her-it was shock.
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serene, distant state.
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She offered a slight smile. Her gaze hardened as she lifted her face and locked onto his, but it was devoid of any warmth.
"Mr. Dros, what was truly hasty was our marriage."
Divorce had been her decision after three long years of careful consideration.
For her, it was liberation.
The moment she spoke, Orion's body stiffened. The soft warmth in his face gave way to tension, his eyes reflecting a shattered soul.
She met his gaze head-on, unwavering.
If it had been about anything else-anything other than emotions-Orion could've demanded the moon and stars, and Seraphina would've had no reason to refuse
But when it came to love... her heart was no longer in it. She wouldn't fall back into that trap.
"Seraphina, just give me one more chance. I promise, I'll..."
Orion's face was pale. As he looked at her with desperation, his voice was nearly pleading. Before he could finish, Seraphina cut him off.
"Mr. Dros, are you trying to tell me that you regret the divorce? That you've fallen for me?" Orion looked straight into her eyes and nodded.
"Yes."
His voice cracked.
He admitted it. Seraphina had become irreplaceable in his life.
Orion also admitted that his feelings for her were clearer than ever.
And he admitted that when he heard she had been hurt, the pain that tore through him was so sharp, it could only be love.
Divorcing her had been the dumbest mistake of his life. If he could turn back-time, he would do anything, pay any price, just to have her by his side.
Upon hearing his confession, Seraphina merely let out a faint smile. Calmly handed down her final
verdict.
"Mr. Dros, I've long since stopped caring about what happened between us, but I also stopped loving you long ago.
We're not ready for any kind of relationship right now,
I'm grateful for the risks you took to save me. If there's anything you want, feel free to discuss it with my
fuher or my brother. I'm sure
they won't refuse vou
Chapter 253I Really Regret It
Seraphina didn't want to talk about what kind of compensation he wanted anymore. The Droses were never short of money, but who would ever think they had too much?
It would be better to let Emeris and Sivir handle this sort of thing.
Seraphina's distant and polite demeanor caught Orion completely off guard.
She had long since stopped liking him.
This sentence pierced his heart more deeply than any scorn or disgust could. It left him frozen, as if a soft stinger were piercing straight into his heart, sending waves of pain through his chest and stomach. A sudden wave of bitterness surged inside him.
The Seraphina of three years ago, who had only eyes for him-he had lost her.
Orion wasn't ready to give up. How could he? He wasn't the type to let go so easily.
If Seraphina wanted to stab a dagger in his heart, then maybe he deserved it.
His face paled, but he forced a smile, trying to seem as warm as possible.
"Seraphina, I'm serious. I want to be with you."
His hand, long and elegant like a piece of art, reached out and covered hers. The moment their hands. touched. Seraphina frowned and tried to pull away, but he held on tightly. There was no sign of force, but there was no room for refusal, either.
Seraphina's gaze froze for a moment. She didn't attempt to pull away again; instead, she lifted her eyes to meet his.
Seraphina grinned slightly as she looked directly into his eyes. Her voice was icy and without warmth.
"Mr. Dros, sometimes, being one-sided is as annoying as being shameless. Just like when I married you- and you hated me for it."
They had completely switched places.
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Orion's body frozen at her words. The gentle smile on his face frozen in place, and his chest tightened with a dull ache.
A panicked tension spread inside him, swelling and expanding.
He opened his mouth to say something, but Seraphina didn't give him the chance.
"Justin, are you there?" She called out toward the door.
"Yes! Coming!
Justin replied right away as he stepped inside.
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Seraphina smiled at Orion
"Mr. Dros, I've said everything eded to say. Now, I'd like to rest
Orion stood still, staring at her with deep, intense eyes Her beautiful face was now a mask of cold indifference, sharp as a blade. A wave of sorrow passed through him. Finished
His fists clenched at his sides. There were a thousand apologies on the tip of his tongue, but he couldn't say any of them-because she wouldn't care.
Seraphina didn't even hate him anymore. She was simply not bothered by his affection.
Justin cleared his throat, looking at Orion with no hint of politeness.
"Orion, didn't you hear Seraphina say she's tired? Can you leave?"
Justin disliked Orion. Anyone who had hurt his sister wasn't a good person and, naturally, not worthy of being kind to!
Seraphina had already turned away and closed her eyes to rest.
Orion saw the finality in her expression-the unyielding resolve. His heart felt tangled in a web of cnotions he couldn't quite name.
Finally, it hit him-Seraphina truly didn't care about him anymore.
Orion stood there in silence for a few moments. His voice was still soft, though now tinged with sadness.
"Rest well.
He turned to leave, but as he reached the door, he paused for a moment. His voice dropped, low and heavy. "Everything I said was true. You may not be able to accept it now, but Seraphina, I really regret it. With that, he left the room.
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Chapter 254
Inherit Billions.
Psychological Issues
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Watching Orion's despondent figure retreat into the distance, Justin furrowed his brow in confusion and asked, "What did he say?"
Seraphina pressed her lips together, her eyes trembling slightly before she lowered them. She said, "Nothing much, Justin. How much longer until we get home?"
"Two or three days, maybe.
Justin's frown deepened. It better be nothing-because if he harms her, he won't forgive Orion.
Seraphina was genuinely exhausted. Her wounds hadn't healed, and her body ached all over. It felt as though the strength she'd been holding onto for days had finally slipped away, and the pain she'd been suppressing returned in waves. Orion's words echoed in her mind like the whisper of a demon.
She tried desperately to shake them off and escape. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't forget.
In her dreams, the gunfire on the island and the street battles in Etopia overlapped, merging into a single chaotic nightmare, haunting her every night.
When she woke, her eyes would meet Justin's-he'd spent the whole night awake and watching over her. She lowered her gaze; her tone was firm but calm. "Justin, find me a psychologist."
The night sky was deep blue, and the stars and moon reflected on the sea's surface. The ripples, stirred by the cold wind, shimmered like layers of silver.
A man stood on the deck, his tall, lean silhouette stretched long by the moonlight.
He stood there silently, his cold and steely presence blending with the sea's chilling vastness.
Scott strolled over slowly, his voice tinged with amusement as he admired the spectacle that unfolded.
"Is our Mr. Dros recovering from a woman's rejection?"
He had never seen Orion, who usually cared so little for anything, so distracted by a few words from Seraphina.
Orion's jawline was sharp and smooth. At a glance, his eyes seemed devoid of any emotion.
When he looked closely, he saw everything in his eyes-Orion's eyes held the weight of the world.
Orion quickly reined in his emotions. He cast a glance at Scott. His low and rough voice betrayed his inner turmoil.
"I feel like she won't take me back
Scott raised an eyebrow and said, "You saved her. How could she still blame you?"
Orion let out a self-mocking smile.
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"She doesn't hate me anymore. Of course, she won't blame me."
Not blaming him didn't mean she still liked him.
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She would never involve herself with him again, even if his family became entangled in endless business dealings with the Cross family.
Scott sighed and patted him on the shoulder.
"Then there's hope. You made some stupid mistakes, but you have to pay for them. If you've chosen her, you have to go all out to win her back, no matter what it costs. How else can you answer to our buddies. who risked their lives to help you?" Orion smiled. His knitted brows eased slightly.
"Have the guys gone back?"
"Yeah, a few military helicopters entering the country would've caused too much red tape, If it weren't for the patient, I too would have left. Oh, by the way, that celebrity asked me if I do psychological treatment. Is Ms. Cross-2
Scon trailed off, frowning slightly. Given all that had happened, an ordinary person would've cracked long
Jugo.
Seraphina's mental resilience was remarkable; she held up so well under the circumstances.
Orion's expression darkened instantly, worry and frustration written all over his features.
He didn't have time to wallow in his own feelings-he turned and left without another word. Scott, who'd been hoping for a good conversation.
He'd barely said a few words and was already abandoned.
As Orion rounded the corridor, he overheard Justin talking on the phone with Sivir.
"Yeah, she's having nightmares and running a low fever but her mind is still clear."
Orion thought about stopping, but Sergio had already spotted him, so he simply walked over without hesitation.
Justin was still on the phone. He rolled his eyes at Orion but continued updating Sivi
"Of course, I'm taking excellent care of Seraphina. When she's awake, everything seems fine. It was her idea to see a psychologist."
At those words, Orion's brow furrowed deeply.
Chapter 255
A Futile Attempt to Make Up
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As soon as Justin saw Orion, he quickly hung up the phone and warned, "What are you doing here? There's no one to back you up this time."
In the past, Orion had always relied on his group of people to throw out Justin whenever he refused to leave. It was sheer bullying and deep humiliation! Orion's dark eyes flickered. He said, "I have a friend who's a psychologist. I came to make the connection."
Any psychologist recommended by Orion wouldn't be just anyone.
However, Justin immediately rejected the offer.
He said. "No need. Sivir has already arranged everything. You don't have to worry about it."
Orion wanted to say something, but Sergio also agreed with Justin. He politely refused his help.
After all, seeing a psychologist involved personal privacy and vulnerabilities.
Seraphina surely wouldn't want Orion to know her weaknesses.
Late at night, Justin rested on the couch outside Seraphina's room.
Orion sat by Seraphina's bedside, silently watching her. Her expression shifted between tension, fear, and calm...
He was wide awake and had a growing ache in his heart.
She appeared so strong on the outside, but the aftermath of fear was too much-what she had been through was more than he could bear to watch.
The night air was cold. Seraphina groaned softly, her eyes flicking open with a misty gaze. She muttered faintly.
"Water..."
Quickly, a cup of warm water was pressed to her lips and a straw placed near her mouth.
After quenching her thirst, her awareness slowly returned, and she saw Orion.
She opened her mouth to speak. Orion leaned closer, his movements gentle, in an attempt to catch her words.
"Orion..."
She called his name.
He felt as though someone had dropped a stone into his heart, sending waves of warmth and softness throughout.
It had been so long since she last called his name.
Seraphina, what do you need?"
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In the stillness of the night, under the shadowed room, his voice was impossibly tender.
Seraphina was half asleep, and her voice was weak.
She whispered, "Orion, go away."
With that, she had no strength left to say anything more and fell back into unconsciousness.
Naturally, she didn't see the change in Orion's face when he heard her words-the light that had flickered in his eyes, now dimming into darkness.
His gentle expression slowly shattered, piece by piece.
For a long time, the silence consumed the night. It leaves the room full of gloom and suffocating pressure.
Finally, he reached out slowly and touched her hair.
His voice was low and hoarse as he said, "Alright...
Two days later, the cruise docked, and Justin and Sergio hurriedly brought Seraphina back to the city on a private jet.
Emeris had been worried for days. He was anxiously waiting to see his daughter safe before he could feel
at ease.
The plane landed directly on the hospital's rooftop helipad..
With the best doctors and top-tier equipment, Seraphina's physical wounds quickly began to heal under careful attention.
Very few people knew she had returned safely.
During this time, apart from the Crosses and the medical staff, no one came to disturb her.
To ensure she got the rest she needed, Emeris decided not to announce her return for the time being and kept the news hidden.
A psychologist came by daily to monitor Seraphina's mental recovery. Her resilience was strong; her psychological defenses hadn't collapsed, and she was steadily improving.
Sergio returned to his research at the university, continuing his secret project.
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Sivir, meanwhile, juggled his responsibilities at the hospital and the company, tirelessly moving between both without complaint.
Everyone at the company could sense a shift in the atmosphere. The gloomy, oppressive mood caused by Seraphina's accident seemed to lift as Sivir's smiles grew more frequent. The company's atmosphere slowly uplifts. Justin and Emeris spent their days by Seraphina's side eating, chatting, and watching shows with her.
Especially Justin-this celebrity, who had people waiting on him hand and foot, now found himself fetching tea, serving water, and explaining the gossip of the actors they were watching on TV.
A few days later, a social media account named The Adventurer' suddenly posted a short video online.