Ch. 271..275: Inherit Billions Chapter 271-275

Chapter 271

You Do This Willingly

Bruce paused for a moment. When he turned, he spotted Orion standing there. Bruce's expression shifting multiple times.

He had no idea how long Orion had been waiting.

In just a few strides, Orion was in front of him, staring at the dazed and intoxicated Seraphina in Bruce's arms. His face was incredibly cold, especially those deep, dark eyes, swirling with barely controlled emotion.

Bruce, who was still struggling to find his footing in the modeling world after tagging along with Sarah, was no match for Orion in any sense.

No matter how unwilling Bruce was to let go of the woman in his arms, he had no choice but to release

her.

But it stung. It stung badly.

His face, too, had gone stiff and cold.

"Mr. Dros, her brother is on his way to take her home. Bruce muttered, clearly not ready to let Orion take Seraphina away just like that.

"I said, let her go." Orion's voice was ice-cold, leaving no room for negotiation.

His frosty gaze swept over Bruce, his presence exuding an innate nobility and superiority that made the gap between them painfully obvious without a word.

Bruce's face tightened. Albert stepped forward.

"Bruce, just let Ms. Cross sit on the couch to wait," Albert said, gesturing to the lounge area not far away.

Bruce hesitated for a second, then started toward the sofa when a sudden gust of force knocked him back. His arms were suddenly empty. The unexpected push sent him stumbling two steps backward, his face pale with shock. Seraphina effortlessly tumbled into Orion's embrace, untouched by the sudden movement.

Orion's warning and disdain, which reflected in the dark depths of his eyes. That glance sent a chill down Bruce's spine.

There had been no time to react; Orion had already taken Seraphina and turned to leave.

Bruce stood frozen, his expression ashen, his whole body tense with defeat.

Albert sighed as he observed the situation. Though still young, he had been in the industry long enough to understand certain things more clearly than others.

In front of Orion, almost no one stood a chance.

"Bruce, just let Olivia know," Albert said softly.

Orion gently placed Seraphina in the back seat of his car, frowning as the strong smell of alcohol reached

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Still, he carefully brushed the loose strands of hair from her forehead before sitting next to her. He stared out at the dim yellow streetlights passing by in the thick night air, their light reflecting his own quiet loneliness. He only dared to hold her hand when she was drunk-when she couldn't pull away.

Seraphina's breathing was even and calm, and no one would have the heart to disturb her.

Orion glanced toward the club's entrance, where Bruce still stood. His gaze was hardened. A small-time actor like that dares to fight for Seraphina with him?

Ridiculous. He had overestimated himself.

Less than twenty minutes passed before someone knocked on the car window.

As Orion looked up. Seraphina stirred awake.

She scanned her surroundings in confusion as she tried to figure out why she was there.

When she saw Orion, she froze for a moment, frowning deeply.

"What are you doing here?"

Orion's tone was calm as he explained, "Just passing by after wrapping up a business meeting.

Seraphina, still trying to remember how she ended up in Orion's car, felt a wave of confusion wash over her.

She couldn't remember any of it.

Orion noticed her puzzled look and lied smoothly.

He said, "You insisted on entering after I got out of the car. I couldn't stop you."

"That's ridiculous!"

Seraphina's reaction was immediate and strong.

Orion silently stared at her, his gaze unwavering.

He asked, "There's a camera in the car. Do you want to watch it?"

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Seraphina stayed quiet for a few seconds, her certainty faltering as Orion's self-assured tone made her doubt herself. Could it really be true?

Did I get so drunk that I couldn't tell a friend from foe?

Her resolve softened instantly.

"No need for all that trouble. I was probably drunk, and I just wanted to throw up in your car."

Orion's mouth twitched, his chest tightening with frustration. He didn't even know how to respond to that.

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Before he could say anything. Seraphina added, "Even my drunk self hates you. You better stay far away from me in the future."

Orion hadn't yet recovered from her words when someone impatiently knocked on the car window again.

Seraphina glanced outside, then quickly got out of the car and headed straight for Justin's car.

A mix of indifference and disdain framed Justin's devastatingly handsome face.

"Mr. Dros, are you really that free? Seraphina goes out for drinks, and you can't help but hover around like a shadow?"

Orion cast a brief glance in Seraphina's direction before slowly turning back, his voice low and cold.

"She was drinking with over a dozen men. Aren't you worried?"

Justin let out a soft, mocking laugh.

"Worried? Why? My sister can drink with as many people as she likes. After all, behind every successful woman are at least a dozen men fading into the background."

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Orion's face darkened, his expression cold and heavy. The anger simmering in his eyes was almost uncontrollable, yet he had to restrain himself with great effort. After all, he was Seraphina's brother, wasn't he?

No matter how irritating he was, he couldn't just beat Justin up!

Justin, knowing this all too well, grinned boldly and without concern.

"Mr. Dros probably wanted to have a drink with her too, but it's a shame! My sister's taste has improved a lot lately!"

With that, Justin casually turned around, got into the car, and paid no further attention to Orion. Benjamin started the car and drove away immediately

After returning home, Seraphina had a peaceful and sweet dream.

The soft light outside gently streamed through the curtains, spilling onto the floor. It turned out that Tigris had changed the room's sleep mode to activity mode. Right now, it was lazily swinging on the balcony's swing. Its little tiger paws trembling together, both scared and thrilled.

She reluctantly answered Sarah's call early the next morning

"Have you and Olivia made a pact to never let me get a good night's sleep?"

Sarah's voice was calm but carried a hint of urgency.

"Yesterday, Orion took you away. He didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Seraphina's sleepiness instantly vanished.

"He took me away?"

Didn't I willingly get into his car?

"Yeah, Bruce didn't dare to challenge Orion's authority, but I told Justin later on. During that time, nothing happened, right?" Seraphina's eyes twitched. Haha, that scoundrel! The nerve he has to deceive me?

"No, Justin got there quickly."

That's good

Sarah chatted a bit more before hanging up.

Seraphina was fuming. She was practically clenching her teeth. It turned out she had been tricked all along.

Orion's gaze remained fixed on the computer screen at Dros Group headquarters, where Kaveh had just

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They were preparing to launch an adventure-themed show, a reality series combined with documentary-style explorations, created by a team of explorers.

In the footage, Kaveh looked dashing in his explorer's outfit. His sharp, handsome features and rugged charm would undoubtedly win him a massive following based on looks alone. He introduced himself with carefree flair, completely at ease.

The short clip had already garnered a massive number of views, shooting straight to the top of trending topics.

Orion's expression remained ominous as he turned his cold gaze toward Ken, who stood nearby.

His voice was low, hard, and laced with barely contained fury.

"What's going on?"

Ken was trembling slightly. He could barely maintain his awkward smile.

"It was... Ms. Cross who provided the funds,"

The office fell into a tense silence, a suffocating atmosphere filled with icy coldness. The air itself seemed thick with the chill, leaving no one daring to breathe too loudly.

Even though Ken was accustomed to this atmosphere by now, it still sent a shiver down his spine.

Under Orion's piercing ice-cold stare, Ken braced himself and forced the words out through gritted teeth.

"Even though we cut off Kaveh's original funding, the money he's using now comes from Ms. Cross. When, others learned of this, his business partners became interested in resuming their collaborations. It looks like Mr. Kaveh's studio won't be closing anytime soon. Orion was silent for a few seconds before he let out a cold, mocking laugh.

"So he has the audacity to take money from a woman? How disgraceful for the Droses!"

Ken lowered his head, thinking to himself. Of course, he has no shame. After all, we're talking about a hundred million.

Furthermore, what reputation remains for the Droses to uphold?

Ms. Hannah already ruined it a long time ago.

Come to think of it, is Kaveh being kept by Seraphina?

A hundred million just casually handed over like that.

If Mr. Dros knew the real source of that money came from him, he might just commit murder on the spot.

Orion picked up a document from his desk; he casually swept across it before they landed back on Ken.

He commanded, "I don't want to see any more news like this again.

Ken immediately responded, "Understood, I'll take care of it."

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The Best Outcome

Orion took a deep breath. He swallowed his rising rage and refrained from lashing out at his innocent assistant. "You can go."

Ken was relieved. He simply walked away, then hesitated and returned.

He solemnly reported, "Mr. Dros, Mr. Ramona is here.

Orion frowned slightly but said nothing. He nodded in acknowledgment.

As soon as Ramona entered, he took a seat on the couch. Meanwhile, Theresa stood beside him, her expression clearly displeased.

"Grandpa and Mom, what are you here?"

Theresa shot her son a look of reproach.

"It's been days. Your sister's gone, your dad's on a business trip, and you haven't come home. Are we not allowed to check on you?" Ramona coughed and pressed his lips together.

"Get ready for having dinner with us tonight. I've arranged for a meal with the Crosses."

Orion's frown deepened, and he asked, "The crosses?"

Ramona's decision seemed abrupt and caught Theresa off guard. She voiced her dissatisfaction. immediately.

"Why should we have dinner with them? A group of playboys is now encircling Seraphina. I even sent photos to Orion." "Mom," Orion said, his expression darkening as he cut her off.

Ramona shot Theresa with a stern glance.

Theresa awkwardly restrained her agitation, clenching her teeth in frustration and deeply unwilling to accept it.

Ramona took a deep breath. His voice was raspy as he spoke.

"Orion, you and Seraphina need closure. When Seraphina got into trouble earlier, you risked everything and offended those pirates. I know you care about her, but whether she feels the same way is another story.

"We've lost half of our shipping fleet in the process, but the Crosses are on our side in business. If we can reconcile, it would be the best outcome for both families."

Ramona was a sharp businessman, never one to make a losing deal.

He knew Orion still had feelings for Seraphina. With Seraphina's family background, the Droses could even afford to make some concessions. The benefits of an alliance between their families far outweighed any gains from standing alone. BB O

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Orion remained silent for a moment, then grunted in response.

He knew it wouldn't be that easy, but it had been a long time since he had last seen her.

Theresa, on the other hand, stood there fuming, practically ready to stomp her feet from being ignored.

"Ramona, how could you let Seraphina marry into our family again? Her personal life is a mess! Everyone online knows she's flirting with men left and right. If we take her back as our daughter-in-law, we'll be a laughing stock!" "Shut up!" Ramona's voice thundered, and his face was dark with anger.

"Since when do you get to be picky about the daughter of the Crosses?"

Ramona's outburst stunned Theresa into silence.

As it was, she had little standing in the Dros household, She has lived in constant fear ever since she and Hannah lost Ramona's prized smoking pipe. With Hannah sent off to who knows where, she didn't even have an ally left to confide in..

Now being chastised in front of Orion-who stood by without saying a word and watched coldly from the side-only made her feel even more uncomfortable. Her hatred for Seraphina deepened as a result.

After a pause, Orion gave an order to Ken.

"Take Mrs. Dros back to the estate. She won't be attending dinner tonight."

Theresa stood frozen in disbelief.

Ramona nodded in agreement and chimed in. "That's a good idea. We can't afford to lose this opportunity to make peace with the Crosses."

They paid no mind to Theresa's feelings.

Orion's dismissal of her left Theresa seething as she stormed out, her face twisting in anger.

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Returning the Smoking Pipe

They were the only guests at the private restaurant hosting dinner that night.

Emeris brought both Sivir and Seraphina along. When they arrived, Ramona and Orion had in

there as well.

had just gotten

It wasn't a formal gathering, so Seraphina opted for a sky-blue dress. She radiated an air of elegance but also had a hint of playful warmth.

Emeris and Ramona exchanged polite pleasantries, leaving out all the private affairs. The two were talking primarily about business and their cooperation between companies. Despite the peaceful atmosphere.. there was an undeniable awkwardness hanging in the air. Sitting there. Seraphina could feel a particular gaze from across the table landing on her every so often.

It was irritating.

When she felt that stare once again, Seraphina couldn't stand it any longer.

She abruptly lifted her head and glared back.

Orion froze for a moment before offering her a gentle smile.

Seraphina gritted her teeth and looked away. Pretending to be nice in front of the elders, huh?

She hadn't planned on coming to this dinner, but after Emeris mentioned how Orion had saved her life. she felt it would be rude to refuse. So, she reluctantly agreed to stay for a while before making her exit. Noticing it was about time, Emeris gave Seraphina a subtle nod.

"Actually, we're very grateful for your family stepping in to save my sister, Sivir began, signaling towards. Seraphina. Aside from our business collaboration, my sister has prepared a special gift for Mr. Ramona." Seraphina smiled gently and reached into her bag to retrieve a box, which she then handed over.

"Mr. Ramona, I heard you often visit the museum to see the smoking pipe. Knowing how much you treasure it, I thought this would make a perfect gift."

Ramona's lips twitched slightly. She knew about his frequent visits to check on the smoking pipe at the

museum?

It almost sounded like she was mocking him.

Furthermore, the smoking pipe served as a symbolic representation of Drosses. Could it be compared with any other pipe?

When Ramona opened the box, his expression froze and his eyes narrowed in surprise.

If he wasn't mistaken, the smoking pipe before him was the very one from the museum.

He recognized it, down to the tiny scratches and imperfections on the bottom-this wasn't a replica; it was the real thing!

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Who would've thought that Seraphina had managed to retrieve it from the museum?

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Ramona leaned in closer to examine it, his hands trembling, but he hesitated to touch it, afraid that the sweat from his palms might damage the priceless treasure. Then his expression darkened.

The Crosses returning this object was a gesture of repayment for Orion saving Seraphina's life.

They didn't mention anything about a marriage alliance.

Giving back this pipe was a clear indication that Emeris didn't care about money, nor was he going to use this connection to force his daughter into a marriage she didn't want.

In an instant, Ramona sharply saw right through Emeris's intentions.

He glanced at Orion with a knowing smile, and it seemed that Orion had also understood Emeris'st message.

Orion's expression darkened. A cold aura enveloped him as his gaze locked onto Seraphina.

Throughout the meal. Seraphina kept her head down, quietly eating her food, showing no interest in their conversation.

Ramona chuckled softly and said, "We've certainly wronged Seraphina before. If given the chance, we would love to make it up to her."

Emeris waved a hand dismissively. He said, "Children can be insensible, and it's all in the past. Seraphina has moved on, and so should we. Let's maintain normal relations from here." Insensible..."

Orion quietly echoed the words. His dark eyes flashed briefly before a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

"Yes, moving forward we'll interact properly," he said.

Orion lifted his eyes and looked at Seraphina, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.

Feeling the intense gaze on her, Seraphina instinctively glanced up. She saw Orion staring at her, and his eyes filled with an unexpected tenderness.

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Why is he smiling?

Seraphina suddenly lost her appetite when she saw the grin on Orion's face.

She put down her fork and rolled her eyes at him.

Instead of getting angry, the smile on his face deepened

Orion noticed Seraphina as she fumed. She was frustrated but unable to fully express her annoyance. Suddenly, he found her even more adorable; even her eye roll looked cute. How had he never noticed this before? Emeris and Ramona were deep in conversation, while Sivir glanced over at his sister and Orion.

Something about the way they were exchanging glances. Is this tension between them an indication that things are taking an unexpected turn?

"Oh, Mr. Orion, Sivir chimed in, steering the conversation in another direction. "I heard your family has lost quite a few ships at sea. If you need assistance, the Crosses fleet is at your disposal." Sivir smiled casually and changed the subject, which diverted Orion's attention.

Seraphina was about to breathe a sigh of relief when Orion responded with a simple "Sure. After that, he turned his attention back to her, his smile still lingering,

Her patience was wearing thin.

What is his game? Would this ever end?

Not willing to stick around any longer, she turned to her father and said, "Dad, I just remembered I have plans with Olivia. I should go."

She had expressed all the necessary points, and the remainder of the event held minimal significance.

Emeris agreed and said, "Alright, go on then."

Seraphina smiled and bid her farewells. "Goodbye, Dad Goodbye, Mr. Dros."

Without waiting for a reply, she gathered her belongings and hurried out the door.

She didn't get far before Orion caught up with her.

"Seraphina."

She stopped in her tracks and turned to glare at her in annoyance. Since when did Orion become so clingy?

Did he lose his mind today?

"Mr. Dros, is there something else you need?"

Her voice was cold and distant. Did he really think that just having a meal together could somehow bridge the gap between them? 1/3

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That meal was only for appearances; nothing more.

Orion stared at her icy gaze. He was momentarily taken aback. He stepped closer, controlling his emotions, his expression calm y intense.

His dark, brooding eyes locked onto hers. Orion's imposing demeanor filled the air between them.

"Your father just said we should interact like a normal couple," he said, his voice cold and restrained. "You need to listen to him." Seraphina was confused with his words. She frowned and rebuked, "That's not what he meant."

"What did I say he meant?"

Orion's lips curled into a slight smirk.

Seraphina choked on her words and asked, "Who knows what you mean by anything?"

Before she could respond, someone abruptly grabbed her phone out of her hand.

In a flash. Orion's fingers were already tapping on her screen, and she removed his number from her block list.

You can't block me anymore, or I'll have to tell your dad," he said, his tone matter-of-fact, as if he had every right to make this demand. Seraphina was stunned.

How could this guy say something so ridiculous and be so confident about it?

Dad had clearly told him to keep his distance!

Seraphina was on the verge of losing her mind. Did this man even understand anything? How could he Twist Daddy's words so much?

She grabbed her phone back. Seraphina lowered her gaze and glanced at the screen. She felt herself grow even more furious.

Orion even named himself the Lifesaver!

The nerve of this man! He's shameless!

Is he trying to make it too embarrassing to delete his number?

Biting her lip in frustration, Seraphina decided she had no more words for him. She turned on her heel and walked off.

Unbothered, Orion followed at a leisurely pace, almost as if he were walking in her shadow. When she sped up, so did he. When she slowed down, he matched her pace. As they approached the doorway, Orion suddenly spoke from behind her.

"Seraphina, how about I teach you how to swim?"

He remembered the time after the ulane crash when li

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mentioned that she didn't know how to swim.

For someone as fierce and determined as Seraphina, how could she not know how to swim?

He wanted to teach her to swim so she would be safer when she faced that kind of danger again

"Swim?" Seraphina let out a mocking laugh. "Orion, I know exactly what you're up to. If I want to learn how to swim, I'll hire a professional instructor-not a scumbag like you!"

With that, she quickened her pace.

Teach me how to steim? What a joke!

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