Ch. 261..265: Inherit Billions Chapter 261-265
Chapter 261Uncle and Nephew
Seraphina couldn't care less about the tension between the uncle and nephew. Within seconds, she disappeared from sight.
Kaveh stood there. He raised an eyebrow, his face painted with nonchalance and playful defiance.
"Uncle Orion, threats won't work on me. You are nothing in Sweetie's eyes.
Orion stepped forward; the look in his eyes was cold and commanding. "Sweetie? Do you think you're worthy of calling her that?"
Kaveh instinctively stepped back. Deep down, he lacked the courage.
Yet he stubbornly held his ground, clenching his teeth,
"She... she does that willingly! Uncle Orion, you can't break us apart! Urghh!"
Before Kaveh could finish, he was hoisted up and slammed against the wall. His scalp tingled with fear, and a sharp pain shot through his back.
As a seasoned explorer, his physique was far superior to most, but he was nothing but a helpless weakling -in front of Orion! His dignity trampled under Orion's foot.
Orion's cold gaze bore into him without a hint of familial concern. His actions were swift, decisive, and utterly merciless.
"Kaveh," he said, his voice low and menacing. "If you have a death wish, just say the word. I'll be pleased to oblige."
Ken quickly stepped in and tried to calm things down. "Mr. Dros, let's talk this out. Mr. Kaveh was just playing around. Ms. Cross wouldn't be interested in him, would she?"
Fear crushed Kaveh, but he remained determined. Thinking of Seraphina, his confidence surged again.
"Why wouldn't she? After her divorce, Sweetie used to date younger guys. Can't you see, I'm the type?"
Indeed, most of the rumors about Seraphina's romantic interests painted a very different picture from someone like Orion, a polished business tycoon.
This gave Kaveh a lot of confidence.
Orion chuckled coldly, his eyes gleaming with malice.
"Kaveh, I'm warning you. Stay away from her, or I'll arrange a bride for you myself."
His tone carried an air of crushing disdain.
It wasn't even a threat; it was a declara
Kaveh's face paled, and his expression changed rapidly
In their world of privilege, if one didn't possess Orion's level of success and control over both their family and destiny, the family would seize control instead.
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Orion released Kaveh and turned away without a second glance.
Before leaving, Ken made sure to retrieve the 100 million-dollar painting.
He also cast a pitying glance at Kaveh.
Out of all the women, did you have to go after your uncle's? That's just asking for trouble.
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Whether Kaveh came to join her or not, Seraphina had enjoyed a pleasant meal by herself. Several people approached during the evening, trying to exchange contact details. She recognized a few familiar faces and reluctantly handed out her business card. A crowd of eager men and women gathered, each wanting to exchange numbers. Seraphina's personal number wasn't something easily obtained, after all.
As Orion passed by, he overheard a young man clutching on his phone and exclaimed excitedly. "Holy cow! I actually got Seraphina's number!"
"Me too! I didn't expect her to be so approachable. Isn't she stunning?" His friend chipped in.
"Wait! It doesn't feel right. Why is this a dead number?"
The boy's tone turned confused and disappointed, quickly fading into dejection.
Orion's worried heart eased, and with an unreadable expression, he walked away.
After finally escaping for a breath of fresh air, Seraphina saw Kaveh approach. He looked utterly defeated.
"Sweetie, let's go."
Seraphina nodded. She followed him into the car while idly browsing movie times on her phone.
Kaveh was still shaken by his encounter with Orion. He nervously drove down the hill from the restaurant, As the car descended, the lights of an oncoming vehicle flashed. Before Kaveh could fully brake, there was a loud crash as they collided. Kaveh cursed under his breath, Just my luck!"
He was about to get out and argue when he saw Orion stepping out of the other car. Orion stood in front, inspecting the damage with an icy gaze that soon shifted toward the two of them in Kaveh's car.
Kaveh froze. Fear gripped him.
Seraphina glanced at him, bemused.
Moments ago, he had seemed so fearless. Why was he suddenly acting like a mouse caught in a cat's gaze?
She asked, "Are you scared of him?"
Kaveh gritted his teeth, stubborn as ever.
"I'm not scared. I'm just being respectful!"
Chapter 262
Your Life Belongs to Me
Kaveh stepped out of the car, looking like a man facing certain death with grim determination.
Orion's Ferrari had taken quite the hit, leaving it in a serry state. In contrast, his rugged Jeep wasn't damaged in the slightest!
Kaveh was still trying to figure out how they had collided in the first place.
Seeing the wreck, though, it was hard to deny he might be at fault.
Normally, he could settle these incidents with money, but the person he had crashed into was Orion. That made things complicated.
Orion stared at Kaveh with a cold, intimidating gaze. His voice was as chilling as his stare.
"Shall we call the police, or do you want to pay up?
Kaveh pressed his lips together. Was this even a choice?
"C-call the police," he stammered..
Orion's eyes remained cold as he pulled out his phone.
I'll give Officer Daniel a call."
Kaveh's complexion froze instantly. He quickly stopped him. "No! Uncle Orion! You don't have to call anyone! I'll pay for the damages right away." Daniel Dros was Kaveh's father, and calling him would make the situation much worse.
Orion pocketed his phone and tossed the car keys to Kaveh.
Then fix my car. Now."
"Now?"
Kaveh held the keys and was caught in a dilemma. Should he leave or not?
Seraphina was still in his car, and they were supposed to catch a movie later.
Orion's expression grew even colder as Kaveh appeared to be torn and undecisive.
He growled, "What are you waiting for?"
Kaveh sprang to action immediately. With a quick glance back at Seraphina, he muttered an apology and hurried off.
Seraphina watched the scene unfold in confusion. Why did Kaveh run off to Orion's car? She remained seated, her mind swirling with questions. Orion straightened his clothes and confidently went to the driver's side.
Seraphina eyed him. Her voice was icy.
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Your Life Belongs to Me
"Mr. Dros, I believe you're in the wrong car."
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Orion masked his earlier frustration with a calm demeanor. His brow softened, and his voice took on a smooth, magnetic tone.
"No mistake. Kaveh insisted on fixing my car. He asked me to take you. Weren't you going to the movies?"
Without waiting for a response, he started the engine and drove toward the largest cinema in town.
Despite knowing each other for so long, they had never done anything that normal couples did-like watching a movie. They hadn't even done the things married couples typically do. The thought of it all made his chest tighten, an unseen thread winding around his heart, choking him with an unknown pressure.
Seraphina remained silent for a moment, staring at him as though he were a stranger,
"Mr. Dros, don't you think this is absurd? Since when do divorced couples go out on dates?"
How ridiculous!
Orion's expression faltered briefly, but he quickly recovered, his smile becoming even more gentle.
"Why not? Divorced couples can always remarry."
His voice was cautious, laced with a suggestion that left little room for refusal.
Seraphina glanced at him. Her gaze was unreadable, and her face was emotionless.
The atmosphere inside the car gradually turned colder.
Even without turning his head. Orion could feel Seraphina's cold, detached stare.
For the first time in his life, sitting beside a woman made him uncomfortable-yet he embraced the discomfort.
A bitter, self-deprecating smile spread on his face. He had brought this on himself.
"Stop the car. Seraphina's voice was freezing cold.
Orion's jaw clenched, but his voice was still gentle.
"We're not there yet."
Seraphina gave him one long, piercing look before unbuckling her seatbelt and reaching for the door handle.
The moment the cold wind rushed inside, Orion's expression darkened.
Screeeech...
Suddenly, he braked and grabbed Seraphina by the arm as she exited the car.
The shock of the moment left a deep bitterness swelling inside him.
Your Life Belongs to Me
That crushing feeling of helplessness spread from his chest, numbing every inch of his body. An overwhelming sense of defeat weighed down every fiber of his being Even his hand, still gripping her arm, trembled slightly
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She was willing to go on a date with Kaveh, even considering sparing the dignity of the guy who asked for her number.
But with him? She would rather risk her life jumping out of a moving car than stay beside him.
The mask of gentleness finally cracked on Orion's face is eyes clouded with pain and regret, deeper than the night itself. "Seraphina."
His voice was low and hoarse, stripped of pride and filled with despair.
Seraphina didn't manage to jump out. She sat back down, her gaze cool and distant, staring at him, the cold night air swirling around them. Remarry? Not a chance.
She didn't appreciate Orion's suggestion, even as a joke
Orion's gaze deepened, blending with the darkness around them.
His voice was calm, but there was a tinge of longing as he spoke again from behind her.
"Seraphina, I saved your life. Are you really going to act like that never happened?"
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Remarriage
Seraphina froze.
One hand braced against the door, and she turned to look at him.
There was a faint, almost imperceptible bitterness in his smile..
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"Fine, I won't mention remarriage again, but do you have to avoid me like I'm some kind of plague? Didn't you say everything in the past is just that-past? So can't we just be friends?" Seraphina glanced at him, her brows furrowing slightly
Her subtle expression change didn't escape Orion's keen gaze.
He kept his smile calm and open, though every trace of emotion in his eyes was hidden.
Seraphina's lips twitched. I would have slammed the door and left if he hadn't saved my life. Haha.
What exactly is Orion up to?
Orion looked away, his fingers gently tapping the steering wheel.
"Since I saved your life, there's a movie I invested in that premieres today. How about showing some support and watching it with me-as normal friends, of course?" He nearly gritted his teeth, saying those last four words,
Seraphina studied Orion's expression. As long as he didn't bring up feelings, reconciliation, or any of that nonsense, they might manage to coexist peacefully. She wasn't someone to hold grudges unnecessarily-after all, he did save her life.
"Fine."
She decidedly sat back in the car, staring straight ahead like someone marching toward their fate.
Seraphina's gown immediately drew attention at the cinema. She was stunning, as if a celebrity had arrived at a red carpet event.
Before long, a suit was draped over her shoulders, shielding her from the curious and admiring gazes.
"Don't take it off, unless you want to make headlines tomorrow."
With her flamboyant attire, it was only a matter of time before someone recognized her. The suit might help her keep a lower profile. Seraphina retraced her hand, which was halfway through removing the suit. She raised an eyebrow.
"Alright then, Mr. Dros. Which movie did you invest in!"
She looked around, noticing that there were no new releases listed for today's films.
Orion is lying again. He didn't even bother with the details.
Remarriage
He cast a casual glance at the listings, his tone nonchalant.
"Doesn't matter. I've invested in all of these films."
Seraphina was speechless.
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Orion walked to the counter. His striking features quickly caught the attention of the staff. The cashier blushed as she suggested a couple of rom com.
He barely hesitated, choosing the one with the earliest showing time.
Turning his head, he noticed the young couples around him cuddling, each with a huge bucket of popcorn and soda. His brow furrowed slightly.
Seraphina, meanwhile, leaned on her hand, bored, playing on her phone.
She scrolled through her group chat, where Olivia and Sarah were discussing plans for a skiing trip. The idea sounded fun, and she was tempted to join them.
If they found out she was at the movies with Orion, their jaws would hit the floor.
Just then, a university-aged guy with a flushed face approached.
"Excuse me, are you from Eldoria Institute of Technology? Which school are you from?"
Seraphina was stunned. Oh right, this cinema was near the university.
The guy's question made her feel unexpectedly flattered.
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Before she could respond, the guy held out his phone eagerly.
"Could I get your number? We're casting for a lead role in a play, and you'd be perfect for the lead."
Seraphina smiled at him. Her eyes twinkling in delight
The young man was momentarily mesmerized by her smile. He didn't notice the imposing figure approaching from behind.
A hand landed possessively on the back of her chair, the owner's gaze cold as ice as he stared down at the
student.
His voice was calm yet chilling, the cool authority of it pressing in on the young man.
"What did you say?"
His presence was regal and commanding. The watch on his wrist-a Patek Philippe-was enough to show the stark difference between them, a symbol of wealth that most could only dream of He didn't have to say a word for it to be clear-this was no ordinary man..
The light in the young man's eyes dimmed; his complexion turned pale. He awkwardly retracted his phone.
Remarriage
Mumbling an apology, he hurried away, fleeing the scetic.
Seraphina watched the student leave with a hint of regiet, her smile fading.
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Orion focused intently on her expression, watching as the light in her eyes gradually dimmed.
His heart, much like being dipped into cold water, grew colder and heavier. His gaze darkened with every passing second.
She turned her head away indifferently, but when she glanced back at Orion, she was startled.
He was holding an absurdly large tub of popcorn and a soda, which looked completely out of place with his ridiculously expensive limited-edition wool coat. Noticing her expression, Orion pursed his lips awkwardly.
"They came free with the tickets," he explained.
Seraphina believed him without question. After all, Orion didn't seem like the type to buy something so childish.
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they entered the cinema, she caught a glimpse of his ticket. A horror movie? Seriously?
Seraphina walked into the room with a blank face, noticing that the only other people in the theater were at young couple seated up front.
The movie didn't have much of a reputation, so apart from thrill-seeking couples, few were likely to watch
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As Orion moved to sit beside her, Seraphina placed the popcorn on the seat between them.
He frowned at her, his eyes full of discontent.
Seraphina gave him a brief glance and spoke coldly, "A normal friend should respect boundaries, shouldn't they, Mr. Dros?"
Orion recalled what Ken had told him before they left the art exhibit.
"When you're pursuing a girl, you've got to be patient. Never storm off in anger, especially with Ms. Cross -she's not one to fall for that act!"
Orion hesitated for barely a second before sitting in the chair, one seat away from her.
Just being able to sit down and watch a movie with her was progress that he could have never imagined before. He decided to take satisfaction in that.
Up ahead, the couple was occasionally kissing and cuddling, their affection nauseatingly sweet.
Whenever a scary scene came up, the girl would practically burrow into the guy's arms, her voice annoyingly dramatic.
"I'm so scared! Oh my god, this is terrifying! Gosh! This is scary!"
Orion glanced at Seraphina beside him. She was completely absorbed in the movie; her profile was calm and composed. The curve of her cheek was soft, her nose elegantly high, and every inch of her skin was flawless. G G
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She watched in silence, unphased by the jump scares or shocking twists. In fact, she seemed to be savoring the film with amused detachment, occasionally letting out a quiet scoff.
It was as if she found the movie's attempts at horror-and its embarrassingly cheap special effects- beneath her.
She was treating it like a comedy.
Orion clenched his fists, feeling all the carefully planned scenarios he had envisioned evaporate. Every flicker of hope and excitement he'd harbored vanished into smoke at the sound of her scoffing. He lifted his eyes, coldly glaring at the so-called horror movie.
Orion hated it.
By the time the film ended, Seraphina hadn't touched the popcorn or soda even once.
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Meanwhile, the couple up front looked like on the verge of becoming one person, practically melding into a single seat.
As the movie neared its conclusion, she casually checked her phone and clicked on it. Then she turned to
Orion.
Seraphina wore a slight frown on her face.
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"Mr. Dros/why do you keep staring at me?"
Her voice wasn't quiet, so the couple ahead finally realized there were other people in the cinema that were seated behind them.
Orion's voice was icy.
""You didn't forbid me to look at you."
Seraphina was at a loss for words.
Orion continued, "Why weren't you scared?"
Seraphina gave him a strange look before smirking slightly. "What I went through recently-that was a real horror movie."
In comparison, these laughable effects and absurd plot She'd be a fool to feel scared!
If anything, the thing she was most concerned about was whether the couple up front could restrain themselves from doing something inappropriate in the cinema. Thankfully, they had some self-control.
Orion's chest tightened painfully at her words.
He turned his head once more, his gaze dark and brooding.
The couple up front stood up hastily as the movie ended, quickly fixing their clothes and rushing out of the cinema without meeting anyone's eyes.
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Seraphina's phone lit up in her hand. She glanced at it briefly before standing up herself.
"It's late. I should go home," she said.
Orion stood as well, naturally offering. "I'll take you."
As Seraphina reached the entrance, she saw Benjamin approaching from afar. She paused. Her voice was cool, with a hint of chill.
"Mr. Dros, as a favor for saving me, I'll let it go this time. But Kaveh is my close friend, and no matter the nature of our relationship, you have no right to interfere."
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Chapter 265
Inhent Billions
A Threat
Tonight, Orion's reaction was unexpected, and he crossed the line.
Why had Kaveh suddenly become afraid of him? Why did they coincidentally run into his car?
If she didn't explain things clearly, the situation would likely repeat itself.
Orion naturally noticed Benjamin coming to pick her up, but her words still made his expression darken significantly.
He'd been carefully tending to her feelings all evening, constantly compromising. Even watching a movie together felt like an extravagant luxury.
Yet Seraphina gave him not a shred of hope. In her heart, Kaveh was a thousand times more important than him.
It felt as if someone had punched him hard in the chest, leaving him gasping for breath.
Seraphina didn't expect a response from Orion. She didn't even want to say goodbye.
Just as she was about to exit the cinema, Orion caught up to her. He grabbed her arm and pushed her against a nearby pillar.
His eyes returned to their usual sharpness and coldness. When he looked into her eyes, it looked like a storm was raging inside him, ready to devour her whole.
The man gripped her shoulder tightly. He didn't conceal his anger or jealousy, and he could no longer tolerate her disregard.
His voice was low, magnetic, with a chilling intensity that was both righteous and sinister.
"Seraphina, I hope there won't be a next time. You need to stay away from him, or he'll never have peace in this life. I can't bring myself to hurt you, but that kid won't be so lucky."
In that moment, Orion's gaze flashed with sharpness, his emotions swept away by a storm of ruthless determination.
It was the inborn pride and cold calm that came with his status.
Benjamin had arrived just in time as he let go of her.
"Ms. Seraphina! Oh, Mr. Dros, you're here too."
Benjamin was surprised. Orion's expression remained composed and gentle as always.
However, Seraphina didn't look too good. Her face was pale. She appeared angry, but beneath that was something more.
Their relationship was rather special, so Benjamin became particularly cautious.
Noticing the suit draped over Seraphina, he immediately took out the scarf he had prepared and handed it to her with respect. US Wed,
A Threat
Seraphina took a deep breath. She pushed Orion away from her and stepped back.
She decisively yanked off Orion's suit and tossed it back to him. Then she took the shawl from Benjamin and put it on.
Her cold gaze swept over Orion. Without a word, she turned and walked away without looking back.
It's impression the way Orion's demeanor changed. He had pretended to be a gentleman all evening, but now he couldn't help revealing his true colors, could he? Haha, threatening me?
Not daring to go after me, then Kaveh instead?
It's nothing short of tyranny!
Benjamin quickly followed her.
Orion watched her storm off. His anger in his eyes slowly faded; his brows furrowed in thought.
Calming himself, he began to wonder if he had scared her earlier?
Orion calmly pulled out his phone and called Ken.
"Kaveh's studio-stop all funding. And notify him to report to our branch in Druyton tomorrow." "Understood. Mr. Dros