Ch. 266..270: Inherit Billions Chapter 266-270
Chapter 266Orion's Counterattack
Seraphina returned to the mansion, her face betraying a sour mood.
Sivir had come home early and was discussing some matters with Emeris in the study, while Justin lay sprawled on the couch, bored out of his mind.
Seeing Seraphina, Justin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise.
"Back so early?"
Sivir and Emeris heard the commotion and came downstairs. Sivir wore his usual mild smile, and his. expression was as gentle as ever.
"Did you have fun?" He asked tenderly,
Seraphina glanced at them. Her foul mood began to lift a little.
"Dad, Sivir, please prepare a large thank-you gift for the Droses. We can't just ignore the fact they saved me. Otherwise, they'll think we're ungrateful. Her voice trailed off, her frustration evident.
Orion clearly used this as leverage to manipulate her, constantly reminding her of it!
It was driving her mad!
Sivir raised an eyebrow and smirked.
"Dad and I were just discussing this. When we contacted Orion last time, he brushed it off multiple times, hinting that money isn't what he's after
He paused at this point and gave Seraphina a knowing look.
Seraphina clenched her jaw slightly in the silence. Haha! Was Orion smart enough or lucky enough to find her without Sergio?
"What does he want, then?" Justin asked lazily from the side.
"Naturally, the best option would be marriage. That scumbag Orion isn't going to pass up such an opportunity. Compared to you, all other material things are insignificant. You're the most valuable person. in the entire family." Justin said, a hint of mockery in his tone. Seraphina's expression froze slightly. Naturally, she understood the deeper meaning behind Justin's words.
Was Orion's intent not obvious enough tonight?
He'd even hinted at reconciliation, expressing his regres and lingering feelings.
But to her, it was nothing but pathetic and heart-wrenching.
Whether he was sincere or not didn't matter.
Using a debt of gratitude to trade for her affection? How laughable!
A sharp pain jabbed at Seraphina's heart, making her feel deeply uncomfortable.
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Observing her pale complexion, Emeris shot a sharp glare at Justin.
"Don't worry," Emeris reassured her. "We aren't desperate enough to need a marriage alliance. If Orion doesn't want money, well, we have nothing else to offer We'll drag this out if we have to. There's no way ever let my sister marry him again. A marriage alliance? He can dream!"
Justin stuck out his tongue sheepishly and quickly stated his stance.
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"I'm on your side, obviously! Seraphina can marry anyone she wants, but definitely not Orion. That guy is blacklisted in this family-no forgiveness, ever!"
Seraphina was fed up. She stood up with a cold snort.
"If he thinks he can blackmail me with this, he's wrong. I won't admit I owe him a thing!"
The three men of the Crosses shamelessly nodded in agreement.
Having reached this conclusion, Seraphina's mood improved significantly.
Around eleven that night, she treated herself to a long bath, applied a face mask, and got ready for bed.
When she opened her phone, she saw a new message from someone with a familiar, all-black profile picture. It was Orion.
His message read, Just friends."
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Seraphina twitched her lips in disdain, letting out a faint scoff.
This guy had just threatened her a minute earlier, telling her to stay away from Kaveh.
Now he had the audacity to message her?
She ignored the message.
As she turned off her phone and drifted away, sleep began to take over.
Meanwhile, Orion stared at his phone, his expression cold and brooding.
The screen displayed a notification. "The other party has declined your friend request."
Of course, he thought. He must have frightened her when she left.
After an entire evening's effort, he had made no progress. Orion felt as though he stood at the edge of a bottomless abyss, powerless and desperate.
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Observing her pale complexion, Emeris shot a sharp glare at Justin.
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"Don't worry." Emeris reassured her. "We aren't desperate enough to need a marriage alliance. If Orion doesn't want money, well, we have nothing else to offer. We'll drag this out if we have to. There's no way I'd ever let my sister marry him again. A marriage alliance? He can dream!"
Justin stuck out his tongue sheepishly and quickly stated his stance.
"I'm on your side, obviously! Seraphina can marry anyone she wants, but definitely not Orion. That guy is blacklisted in this family-no forgiveness, ever!"
Seraphina was fed up. She stood up with a cold snort.
"If he thinks he can blackmail me with this, he's wrong I won't admit I owe him a thing!"
The three men of the Crosses shamelessly nodded in agreement.
Having reached this conclusion, Seraphina's mood improved significantly.
Around eleven that night, she treated herself to a long bath, applied a face mask, and got ready for bed.
When she opened her phone, she saw a new message from someone with a familiar, all-black profile picture. It was Orion.
His message read, "Just friends."
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Seraphina twitched her lips in disdain, letting out a faint scoff.
This guy had just threatened her a minute earlier, telling her to stay away from Kaveh.
Now he had the audacity to message her?
She ignored the message.
As she turned off her phone and drifted away, sleep began to take over. Meanwhile, Orion stared at his phone, his expression cold and brooding.
The screen displayed a notification. "The other party has declined
Of course, he thought. He must have frightened her when she left.
your friend request."
After an entire evening's effort, he had made no progress. Orion felt as though he stood at the edge of a bottomless abyss, powerless and desperate. 1.3K
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The next day in the Dros Group's office, Ken knocked and entered the
ulice.
He glanced at Orion, who was sitting there, exuding a cold and stern aura. Orion hadn't been in a good mood these past few days. Everyone had to tread carefully around him.
There was no need to guess; it was likely because he had hit a wall with Seraphina.
"Mr. Dros, the money for the painting has been transferred. The 100 million dollars have already been handed over to Ms. Cross's assistant. Thomas."
Orion paused and gave a cold, brief grunt in response.
Ken continued his report, "Kaveh's studio has been cut off from all sources of funding, and his works have been taken off the shelves entirely. I've also contacted all his business partners to terminate any contracts. Within half a day, Kaveh's studio will be on the brink of bankruptcy."
Given the power of the Droses, shutting down such a small studio was a trivial matter.
Kaveh could have avoided all of this. As a young man chasing his dreams, he had already done something extraordinary by founding the studio despite the pressure from his family. But now...
it was all over.
Orion's expression remained cold. He glanced at his wristwatch, as if even half a day was too long.
Suddenly, his phone rang. It was Kaveh.
Orion had no intention of answering and immediately hung up.
The calls kept coming, one after another, as if Kaveh wouldn't give up.
Orion's expression darkened, growing more irritated with every ring. Finally, he blocked the number.
Just then, Ken's phone rang.
Ken looked at the screen. It was Kavch.
He glanced nervously at Orion's face, then decided to hang up the call.
"Leave, Orion ordered.
"Yes, Mr. Dros, Ken said, relieved as he left the room.
Then, Orion's phone rang again.
It was Ramona.
He paused before answering.
"I heard you shut down Kaveh's studio."
As he loosened his tie, Orion's voice was calm and bi
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"Yes, I plan to send him to the Druyton branch to get some real experience. He can't keep wasting his life like this. Since he's part of the family, he should be taken care of properly."
Ramona seemed satisfied with his answer and replied with a pleased grunt. He praised, "As always, you're very considerate and always think of everything."
"Grandpa, how could you switch sides so easily? Uncle Orion is bullying me!"
Kaveh's voice interrupted, full of frustration as he grabbed the phone.
"Uncle Orion, this is too much! Are you seriously shutting down my studio? We don't have a penny left, and now we're buried in debt."
Orion didn't hang up, but his gaze grew as cold as ice..
His voice was
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m, but it carried a clear warning. "That's why I told you before, don't cover what doesn't
Even if it was his own nephew, he wouldn't go easy on him.
He had no interest in dragging the conversation out, so he hung up.
In the suburbs, at a luxurious club.
Seraphina had just finished meeting with Thomas and came straight to the club.
Upon her arrival, someone immediately led her to the VIP room, 8888. Olivia and Sarah were hosting a private party inside.
Familiar friends were all present, along with a handful of models and fresh-faced actors from the entertainment industry. Most of them were young men. Even Albert and Bruce were there, and when Seraphina walked in, everyone stood to greet her. Seraphina smiled lightly. It was indeed lively.
Olivia pulled herself aside and whispered conspiratorially.
"A feast of handsome men, all set up just for you. Don't be shy-take whichever one catches your eye."
Seraphina stiffened, and she shot Olivia a strange look.
"What on earth are you all doing?"
Olivia said, "Well, you just barely survived a close call. Of course, we have to celebrate. I know how hard it was for you to put up with those brutes before. But tonight, all these guys are yours to choose from!"
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Seraphina stared at Olivia, speechless. While the approach was a bit too much, she couldn't ignore their noble intentions.
She smiled and said. "Thanks."
"Oh, dropped that will you. I know you'll love it!"
Seraphina was lost for words..
What kind of friends had she made?
Her phone lit up-it was Kaveh, asking where she was.
Seraphina gave it some thought before sharing her location.
"You don't mind if a friend of mine joins, right?"
Olivia waved her hand nonchalantly and said, "As long as it's a hottie, the more, the merrier!"
Seraphina twitched her lips. "Oh....
Maybe she shouldn't have asked.
They were all part of the same circle. Soon enough, everyone was relaxed, eating and drinking freely. cracking harmless jokes, singing songs, and playing games...
In less than twenty minutes, Kaveh arrived.
He looked worried, and his complexion was pale.
Kaveh walked straight up to Seraphina. He said, "Sweetle, no matter what, you've got to help me this time."
He was utterly exasperated. Orion had been ruthless. His uncle had driven him into a corner, yet making it seem like it was for his own good!
Kaveh couldn't give up so easily!
"What happened?" Seraphina asked, glancing at him casually.
Kaveh's usually clear voice was rough and strained.
"My uncle bankrupted my studio, and now I'm drowning in debt. He wants me to work in Druyton. How could I ever bear with that?"
Seraphina was stunned as she observed Kaveh's dejected, sorrowful expression.
She thought back to the daring boy she once knew on the island, the one who lived freely and fearlessly. How could that young man be trapped in a cage? She chuckled softly and took a sip
of her drink.
Reaching into her bag, she pulled out a card.
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"A hundred million. Will that do?"
It was the money Orion had given her for the painting
Kaveh was stunned. He lifted her head and stared at her dumbfounded.
Seraphina's smile was warm and genuine, devoid of any judgment or complication.
"Haven't I told you? I have plenty of money. Supporting you is no problem at all. This is your career, your dream. If you want to keep going, then I'll stand by you Kaveh was silent for a moment. He hadn't expected this reaction from Seraphina.
He had only come to ask her to call Orion and plead for mercy.
Or perhaps just to tell her what had happened, hoping she might scold Orion.
But he hadn't expected her to understand and respect his dreams.
Kaveh pursed his lips and said, "Sweetie, you're so kind
"Stop. Seraphina raised her hand and said, "We're ride-or-die friends. What about a little money? Take it and spend it however you need."
Kaveh took the card, giving her a meaningful look.
"Sweetie, ver thought I'd ever hear a woman say this to me. Don't worry, from now on, my heart-and my soul-belong to you!"
"That's not necessary" Seraphina replied earnestly, glancing at him.
She had no need for his heart or his soul.
Besides, she knew perfectly well that no matter how sweetly he said it, his words were aimed at her That didn't bother her in the slightest. Kaveh said nothing more. He took the money and rushed off to deal with his crisis.
Her friends couldn't stop laughing and doubled over as they listened to the conversation.
Olivia patted Seraphina on the shoulder and said, "Rich lady, sponsor me, please!"
Seraphina brushed her hair back away from her face. This rich lady only sponsors boy toys."
The music was deafening.
Everyone around them was busy with their own affairs, politely avoiding any prying into the details.
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Seraphina had drunk quite a bit, and her head was starting to feel dizzy. She stood up, planning to go outside for some fresh air and clear her head.
As soon as she opened the door, she collided with someone.
The woman screeched sharply, as if she'd just been touched by garbage, her voice dripping with disdain.
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"Are you blind? Can you even afford to replace these clothes? You can't even walk properly-you might ast well go to hell!"
The voice sounded familiar. The alcohol quickly drained from Seraphina's mind.
She let out a fake smile and raised her head to look at the woman.
"Mrs. Dros, what a coincidence."
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The woman she bumped into was none other than Theresa. Theresa frozen upon hearing the voice. She looked up, and sure enough, it was Seraphina. She had come here to ask around for any clues about H
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The woman she bumped into was none other than Theresa. Theresa frozen upon hearing the voice. She looked up, and sure enough, it was Seraphina.
She had come here to ask around for any clues about Hannah, but she found nothing. Earlier, she was so focused on venting her anger that she didn't even see who she was yelling at. But now? Seraphina? Her expression changed multiple times. It was quite a fascinating display.
In the past, she could scold her whenever she liked, but now Seraphina was the daughter of the Cross Group, and her status was no longer the same.
Moreover, Ramona had warned her many times to stay away from Seraphina. Hannah was already an example of what could happen.
Theresa was unwilling, but she couldn't afford to ignore those warnings.
"So, it's you."
Theresa's voice was flat, no longer carrying the arrogance from before.
Despite her dislike for Seraphina, the announcement Orion made after Seraphina returned alive remained etched in her memory.
Seraphina had to be the one Orion would marry.
Anyone who interfere would face his wrath.
Even Ramona had accepted it.
Seraphina smirked as she glanced at Theresa's expensive outfit, which was flawless and without a single crease. She asked, "How much? I'll pay for the damage! "No, no need."
Theresa, maintaining her aloof persona, wasn't about to start fawning over Seraphina.
She wasn't the kind of person who needed money anyway.
"Oh." Seraphina shrugged, not interested in arguing.
Fine, she wasn't about to waste money either.
Behind her, the door was wide open. Olivia teased from inside, "Hurry up, Seraphina! Your thirteen boyfriends are waiting for you!"
Seraphina couldn't help but chuckle at that, waving it off. Just as she was about to leave, Theresa called out. "Wait."
Seraphina stopped and asked, "What do you need?"
Theresa wore a sour expression, clearly annoyed, but she didn't care.
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"About what?"
Seraphina didn't understand what they were supposed to discuss.
"Follow me." Theresa ordered coldly, and she walked into a nearby private room without allowing her to refuse. Seraphina thought, What nervel
For a moment, she wanted to just walk away, but curiosity got the better of her. She wanted to know what Theresa had to say. Considering this, she followed.
Theresa sat primly on the sofa and appeared disdainful of the whole situation. Her superiority complex was palpable and irritating. Seraphina said nothing and didn't let her feelings show
"Mrs. Dros, I don't have much time. If you have something to say, you'd better make it quick, Seraphina said, glancing at her watch. She was only willing to give Theresa five minutes.
Theresa's expression was odd. She looked like she had gathered all her courage before she spoke.
"Seraphina, since Orion wants to get back together with you, I think you should be a bit more careful about your personal life." "What Orion wants has nothing to do with me. It's not like I'm going to agree," Seraphina responded. unable to hide her disdain.
Where did Theresa get the idea that just because Orion was interested, she had to watch her behavior?
How ridiculous.
Theresa felt her temper rising with Seraphina's mocking response.
She said, "In a few days, Ramona will personally come to your family to propose. Our families joining forces will only strengthen both of us. Do you think you'll find another family in Eldoria that can match. the Droses? For Seraphina to re-enter their family, Theresa felt like she was already making a huge concession.
Why did Seraphina still play coy?
She had given her an easy way out, and Seraphina should have gladly taken it.
Seraphina's smile faded, her eyes growing cold and unfeeling.
Her voice was calm and indifferent as she said, "You should save yourself the embarrassment of coming to my home. Even if I had to marry a random person off the street, I wouldn't choose the Droses. It's just too disgusting. Theresa's face turned bright red. "You you think you can control your own maniad o
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Seraphina looked at her indifferently and rebuked, "What difference does it make? You can try if you want o see if I can make decisions myself."
Her stance was clear, and she had made her point upfront.
"And besides, my private life is none of anyone else's business. I have thirteen boyfriends, and not one of them is going anywhere."
Could the Droses be so tolerance and go as far as stomach this, all for the sake of matching social status?
She suddenly felt so grateful for Olivia and Sarah's arrangement of this gathering.
She'd laid everything on the table; if they still insisted on embarrassing themselves, that was on them.
"Haha, Seraphina, ver wanted you to marry into my family anyway. It's Orion who's been enchanted by you. He sent Hannah off to a location unknown to him, all the while insisting on being with you! Fine, let me tell you this, even if you kneel and beg me, you will never set foot into my family!"
Theresa was trembling with rage.
With an attitude like Seraphina's, even if she did marry into the family, there would be no way they could get along.
Seraphina smirked and said, "Great, just make sure Orion doesn't come bothering me then."
With that, she turned cheerfully and left, returning to the private room.
Theresa had to take several deep breaths before she could calm herself down.
On her way out, passing by Seraphina's room, she impulsively snapped a picture.
"Look at this tramp, calling over a dozen men at once!
Satisfied, she sent it to Orion.
Now he should finally see Seraphina for who she really was, right? And realize she wasn't worth it
Sarah, watching Theresa's back as she left, furrowed her brows slightly,
She squeezed Seraphina's wrist and glanced outside. Sarah reminded, "That old woman was sneaking pictures of us just now. Why didn't you close the door?
Before she could finish, a young man beside Albert quickly got up and shut the door, earning a grateful smile from Sarah.
Seraphina took a sip of her drink, replying nonchalantly, "I left it open on purpose; let her take as many pictures as she wants."
Sarah looked puzzled. Seraphina briefly explained what had just happened.
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"They're really full of themselves, huh? How confident can they be?"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow and shrugged.
"Tell me about it."
Just as she finished speaking, her phone lit up,
It was an unknown number, and she instinctively answered.
"Hello, who's this?"
"It's me. Where are you?"
Orion's deep voice came through, low and husky, barely concealing his anger.
Seraphina didn't rush to hang up, letting out a soft, mocking laugh.
"Your mother didn't tell you. Where am I?"
In that obvious?
Theresa must have been eager to report everything to Orion, likely embellishing her story with a bunch of made-up scandals.
None of that mattered to her.
There was silence on the cher end of the line. Just as Seraphina was about to hang up, he spoke again, as if
trying hard to control his emotions, forcing himself to calm down.
""Don't stay out too long. Drink less."
Seraphina clearly was not expecting that kind of response. She momentarily felt taken aback. Suddenly the insults she was ready to hurl became stuck in her throat. Her chest felt heavy, like a weight was pressing down.
She frowned slightly, her tone sharp in reply.
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"Who do you
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With that, she hung up.
Orion, that infuriating man, never played by the rules!
Sarah swirled the wine in her glass, frowning slightly.
"What game is Orion playing? Is he really trying to make up with you?"
Olivia pursed her lips and said, "I can't tell. Seraphina isn't the same person she used to be. Maybe he's changed his heart, or maybe he's got ulterior motives. Sarah mussed "With the Tierver was
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Olivia immediately shook her head and clung to Seraphina's arm.
"You better stay firm. Don't trip over the same stone twice. Who cares what he wants? We certainly don't
need him!"
Seraphina nodded without hesitation, her tone resolute "Of course."
She wasn't that foolish.
As the night wore on, Seraphina, pulled into rounds of drinking by Olivia, started feeling dizzy, her head growing heavy.
Thankfully, Sarah still had her wits about her and called for people to help escort everyone o
out one by
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Left behind were Bruce and Albert, the only two who hadn't had much to drink.
Holding on to Olivia, who was wasted, Sarah pointed at Seraphina. She said, "I've already contacted Justin. He'll be here soon. You guys, take her to the entrance."
Bruce and Albert immediately comply. One supported Seraphina's body while the other carried her bag. carefully leading her out. -
They hadn't even reached the entrance when a cold, unfamiliar voice echoed from the side of the club's lobby,
"Let go of her."