Ch. 276..280: Inherit Billions Chapter 276-280

Chapter 276

I Don't Regret Marrying You.

Orion quickly stepped forward and grabbed her hand. He pleaded, "Seraphina, listen to me!" Seraphina fought the urge to curse at him. What's wrong with him right now?

Orion held her wrist firmly, his hand cool and unyielding.

"I'm not sure whether you believe me, but I truly regret it. If... If only I had another chance-

Before he could finish, Seraphina cut him off coldly. Her eyes betrayed the deep pain she could no longer suppress.

"Orion, for years. I've had nightmares about all the things that happened in the past. Ever since I met you. I haven't had a single day of happiness."

Whether Orion regretted his divorce, it no longer matters to her. Seraphina could never undo the three years of suffering she endured. In a way, his regret felt almost laughable now.

Orion's body stiffened. Her broken, anguished tone hit him like a shockwave. The pain in her eyes was something he couldn't even bear to look at.

All of that pain-he had caused it

Yet he had been completely unaware.

Looking at him now, with his chiseled features, sharp jawline, and perfect nose, Seraphina realized she had once been deeply infatuated with this man.

Now, all she wanted was to get as far away from him as possible.

She quickly masked the pain on her face. Her expression turned indifferent as her gaze shifted ahead. She forced a smile.

"You don't need to feel sorry for me. There's no reason to regret anything. It's all in the past now. As long as we can go our separate ways peacefully, that's enough

She thought Orion's regret was because he had finally learned the truth about her inability to swim. Maybel he felt guilty for that.

It wasn't necessarily. From the start, it had all been one-sided. And that moment when he had rushed toward her on the streets of Etopia

Still, she had no intention of bringing it up.

With a slight narrowing of her eyes, Seraphina turned and got into the car waiting for her.

Orion wanted to run after her, but his legs felt heavy. When he remembered the cold, unfamiliar look Seraphina had given him, he realized-what right did he have to chase her? He stood there and watched the car disappear before finally turning and walking away.

Later, at the bar.

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Lucius stood up. Orion's sudden appearance startled him.

"Orion, didn't you have dinner with Seraphina's family Why are you here all of a sudden?"

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It wasn't often that the group of friends got together. If he could help, Orion would never miss it.

This time, though, he hadn't planned to join and proudly claimed he had to meticulously prepare for a dinner.

The mention of Seraphina's name darkened Orion's expression. A heavy weight settled in his chest, causing a deep, throbbing pain.

He walked over there and sat down without a word. The room quickly fell silent.

Orion grabbed the vodka bottle in front of him and tipped it back, drinking straight from it. His entire presence was cold and intimidating, a heavy air of brooding intensity surrounding him.

The sight of him like this sent a chill through the room, startling everyone around him.

"Mr. Dros, did something happen? Did Seraphina give you a difficult time?"

A clueless young man beside him piped up. Having heard Lucius mention Seraphina earlier, he immediately assumed she had rejected Orion.

Orion's expression darkened. His eyes filled with a stormy intensity. His grip on the bottle tightened slightly.

Lucius frowned and tried to stop that guy from continuing, but it was too late to stop him.

"That woman just doesn't know how to appreciate kindness. The man said, oblivious to the danger. "She's someone you didn't even want before, and now she's just a divorcee. Everyone knows that. You're doing her a favor by even showing up. Who does she think she is when she gives you attitude?"

Lucius clicked his tongue and covered his face with his hand,

This guy is done for! There's no way he could survive in their circle now, not with a mouth like that.

Chapter 277

A Night of Drunkenness

In the dim light, Orion suddenly raised his head. His dark and cold eyes locked onto the young man before him. His gaze was filled with an intense, biting chill, with a hint of blood-red fury mixed in.

Without warning, he slammed the bottle in his hand onto the table in front of him.

Crash!

The sound of shattering glass echoed in the room as the bottle and glasses on the glass tabletop exploded into pieces, scattering everywhere. Shards of glass flew across the young man's face, drawing blood that began to trickle from the cuts. The room fell into a dead silence, and the air frozen with tension.

The young man turned pale, too frightened to utter a word.

He knew he had said the wrong thing and hit a nerve.

Orion's eyes blazed red. His entire presence exuded a fierce, icy aura. He stood up and glared down at the young man with pure contempt

Who the hell do you think you are? You don't even deserve to say her name!"

His voice was cold and dangerous, full of suppressed rage.

In a single stride, he approached the young man and kicked him without warning. The young man curled up in pain, his body trembling, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

No one in the room dared to speak a word. Everyone in their social media circle needs to be good at reading Orion's mood.

"Orion!"

Lucius quickly stepped forward and tried to stop him. He urged, "Calm down!"

Turning to the others, Lucius said, "Everyone, he has had too much to drink. I'll handle things here. You should leave."

No one objected. They said their hasty goodbyes, even taking the half-conscious young man with them as they left. Only Orion and Lucius remained in the chaotic room.

Orion was struggling to contain the violent urge boiling inside him. His veins bulged as his entire body tensed up.

Lucius walked over and patted his shoulder, pushing him back into his seat.

He called for someone to clean up the mess and bring in more expensive alcohol.

"I know you're here to drink. So go ahead," Lucius said, pouring a glass for him and one for himself.

Orion sat there and downed a glass in one gulp. The burning liquid slid down his throat, loosening the

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He buried his head in his hands, and his shoulders were shaking slightly.

"She suffered so much because of me, and I didn't even know."

There had been so many things he hadn't known, and he had treated her poorly. What kind of despair must she have felt in those three years?

And all the while, he had been forcing her to forgive him. Seraphina probably hated him by now.

Orion's throat tightened. It felt like a hand had clenched around his heart, squeezing painfully, the agony overwhelming

He hated himself more than anything.

Why had he stood by while she was being bullied within the Dros family?

Why had he stayed indifferent to everything she had done?

Why did he take the opportunity to marry her for granted?

Now, there was no way to start over.

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s Seraphina would never throw herself into anything for him again.

Lucius listened to Orion's cryptic ramblings. Though he didn't fully understand, it was clear that it was all about Seraphina

He dared not offend Orion in the first place. Now, Orion found himself in a state of remorse and defeat. It was obvious that he had fallen for Seraphina.

Orion kept drinking, one glass after another, his eyes gradually turning bloodshot and unfocused.

Before long, he had consumed most of the alcohol on the table. All he could do was mutter, "Seraphina.... Seraphina...

Lucius sighed. "Do you like Seraphina that much?"

What's so special about her?

Orion was wasted and lost his consciousness, but at the mention of Seraphina's name, he had an instinctive reaction.

"I like her. I like her a lot. I'd give my life to love her... but she doesn't care!"

Orion's voice was hoarse, choked with emotion.

He wanted to love her properly, just like Seraphina had once loved him with her whole heart.

Lucius stood up and said, "You've had too much to drink. Let me take you home."

ed to see Seraphina, Orion mumbled.

• "Alright'

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Lucius replied as he hoisted him up and carried him out.

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Chapter 278

He's Looking for You

Lucius called Seraphina from his car.

Seraphina answered with a distinct hint of irritation, sounding as though she had just woken up.

"Who is it?"

Lucius pressed his lips together and asked, "It's me, Lucius. Hmm, Orion's drunk. He's right outside your house. Can you come out? I'll leave right after."

The line was silent for a few seconds. Seraphina seemed to have woken up completely.

Her voice was cold and controlled when she finally spoke. "Take him and get lost!"

Lucius struggled with words.

"Look, he's already here. If you don't come out, I'll just leave him at the door. If he freezes out here, that's on you!"

Without waiting for a response, he hung up the phone and patted his chest in relief.

These days, he needed courage to talk to her.

Lucius dragged Orion out of the car and set him down right in front of her door, making sure he was in an obvious spot.

"Orion, I'm doing this for your own good," he mumbled nervously. "Don't come after me for this later!"

After all, Orion had been the one who insisted on coming here.

With a shrug, Lucius got back in his car and drove off.

Seraphina took a few moments to process the call. Then, she rushed to her balcony and saw a car pulling

away.

She cursed under her breath. Are they all crazy?

Everyone in the house was asleep-Emeris and her brothers were oblivious. Seraphina quietly slipped on her shoes and made her way downstairs.

Outside, she found Orion sitting on the ground, looking utterly defeated.

She approached him silently, her gaze detached, her voice cold.

"Orion, addicted to putting on a show, are we?"

Orion lifted his head. His eyes were bloodshot, his face pale, and he reeked of alcohol.

Seraphina was taken aback.

"I'm sorry, Seraphina, Orion said, his voice thick with emotion and eyes turning red. "If I had another chance, I'd love you." wed,

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cold indifference.

She was about to respond when Orion suddenly collapsed, unconscious.

Since returning, Seraphina had already been in a foul mood.

Old wounds had resurfaced, and every scar was a reminder that Orion had caused her pain.

How could she simply let it go?

She had forgiven him countless times before, but in truth, she had only been forgiving herself for holding onto a one-sided love.

She didn't want to keep reliving the past, going over the same tired grievances. It was exhausting.

Yet she couldn't deny that in the quiet of the night, the memories still tore at her heart, leaving her in

agony.

Did she regret it?

Of course, she had regretted it for a long time.

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Seraphina took a deep breath, her eyes filling with tears she couldn't control. The dim streetlight cast long shadows, and their overlapping figures felt painfully sharp. Had Orion ever been this pitiful?

If it had been three years ago, and he had gotten this drunk over her, she would've woken up smiling. But

now

What a shame.

She wiped away her tears, her voice calm and detached as she stepped closer.

"Orion, let us call it even. Let's just pretend we never knew each other."

Orion lay there motionless.

Seraphina hesitated for a few seconds but ultimately decided to leave him there.

She took a few steps, then bit her lip, turning back. Seraphina delivered a swift kick to his side.

After that, she stormed back into the house without looking back.

Once inside, she leaned against the door and pulled out her phone to call Lucius.

That dick had shut off his phone.

Frustrated, she found Aron's number instead. He picked up almost immediately.

"It's me, Seraphina, Orion was drunk and passed out at my door. If you don't want him to freeze to death, come go get him. Otherwise, I'll call the police. Without waiting for a response, she hung up.

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Less than twenty minutes later, from her room upstairs. Seraphina watched as Aron's car arrived, collected Orion, and drove away again.

Chapter 279

Escape

Seraphina was utterly fed up with Orion's constant pestering.

Just in time, Sivir informed her that there was a problem with a branch office in Etopia. Without giving it much thought, Seraphina applied for a business trip.

It was the perfect excuse to clear her mind.

An hour after Seraphina had left the country, the news reached Orion. He was sitting in his office and sipping some hangover tea.

""What?"

Orion stood up so abruptly that he knocked over the cup and spilled tea all over an important document.

He didn't even notice the faint pain in his lower back.

"She left the country?"

Ken nodded and said. "Yes, we just delivered a gift to Cross Mansion. Her brother, Mr. Justin, accepted it. He personally said that Ms. Seraphina is leaving the country and may never return." Orion's face changed drastically. She's leaving?

"Where did she go? Which flight did she take?"

His mind was a tangled mess. He feared her hatred, but he feared even more that she would completely

cut him off.

Orion decided he had to find her, even if it meant she would hate him for the rest of her life. The idea of her vanishing from his life was unbearable.

Ken's lips trembled, and he said, "It wasn't a commercial flight... it was the Crosses private jet.

Orion squinted, and his expression grew even more unpleasant.

A private jet-so she didn't want him to know where she was going?

It seemed she was really planning to disappear.

Panic surged through him, as if a crucial part of his heart was suddenly crumbling-away.

His jaw clenched. His gaze was cold and determined.

No: he had to find her.

"One hour. I want to know where she went!"

Orion's voice was ice-cold as he looked at Ken, and he said, "Otherwise, you might as well disappear along with her.

Ken's body trembled violently, and he immediately nodded in response.

Escape

Four hours later.

At the subsidiary of Cross Group in Frencette.

Orion stood at the entrance, tall and elegant; his deep-set features were sharp and handsome. His poise and refined demeanor quickly drew the attention of many people. The receptionist approached him more than once, asking if there was anything she could help with.

Orion simply gave her a polite smile and sat down, saying, Tm waiting for someone."

Under his calm and collected facade, however, was a trace of unease.

Even though he knew Seraphina was here, he couldn't just go up and confront her.

She would only despise him more.

He decided to wait for her downstairs, hoping it would look like a coincidence. She probably wouldn't believe him, but that didn't matter.

Orion chuckled bitterly to himself. Since when has he become so cautious?

Whatever. As long as he found her, that was enough.

Seraphina had just finished dealing with an urgent issue. The meeting had stretched into the afternoon.

The CEO of the subsidiary, Francis Estrada, was an old classmate of Seraphina's. The two of them chatted and laughed as they descended the stairs.

"I'm glad you got here in time, or it would've been a real mess," Francis said with a warm smile.

Seraphina smiled back. Her high heels clicked confidently. Her bright and assured demeanor was just as strong as anyone's.

"And thanks to your cooperation."

As the two reached the first floor, they overheard the receptionist and another woman discussing something.

"Who is that man waiting for? He's so handsome!"

"Yeah, he's the most gorgeous foreign man I've ever seen. Too bad, I asked for his number, but he turned.

me down."

Seraphina listened to their conversation, her eyes subconsciously drifting toward the lounge area. The man they were talking about had already stood up, his deep gaze locked on her. His eyes held a complicated mix of emotions.

He started walking toward her.

Seraphina clenched her teeth in frustration. This man was always haunting her, and he would never leave

her alone.

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Chapter 280

I Can Get You A Star

Seraphina remained silent as Orion approached. His gaze briefly landed on Francis, who stood next to

her.

Orion dangerously narrowed his eyes, but then he calmly shifted his attention away, focusing on Seraphina with warmth.

"Why did you suddenly leave the country?" he asked.

Seraphina's expression stiffened. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do I need to report my itinerary to you?"

""No, you don't. I'm just asking. You don't have to tell m

In any case, he had his ways of finding out.

Francis coughed from his side and asked, "Ms. Cross, is he a friend of yours?"

"No." Seraphina denied immediately.

The issue is resolved. How about staying a few more days and having some fun?" Francis suggested.

Orion's gaze turned colder as he looked at Francis, a chilling intensity in his eyes.

Seraphina frowned and shook her head.

She said, "Maybe next time. I have urgent matters to handle back home."

"What a pity. Safe travels," Francis said, extending his hand.

Seraphina smiled faintly, shook his hand, and left.

Orion followed Seraphina closely. His long strides caught up with her easily.

Standing side by side, no matter from which angle, the two of them looked perfect together. Wherever they went, they naturally became the center of attention. On the plane..

Orion shamelessly insisted on boarding the plane with her. Seraphina walked ahead without a glance at him, completely ignoring his presence. How could he board my private jet?

"Twent to find you last night. Did I scare you?" Orion asked, trying to strike up a conversation.

Seraphina let out a cold snort. "Sorry, I didn't see you."

Orion paused. His tone became slightly sharper.

"Are

you sure no one was around me? My waist hurts, and there's a footprint on my shirt.

Seraphina pursed her lips, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

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Orion couldn't understand why she was so agreeable.

He almost felt a little flattered.

Seraphina couldn't bear his constant stare and finally spoke

"Mr. Dros, what are you doing here?"

She finally asked.

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Orion hesitated; all the excuses he had prepared went unspoken.

His voice was low, with a hint of hoarseness.

"I thought you didn't want to see me anymore, so I came to find you."

Seraphina paused, let out a small hum, then turned away, planning to sleep for a while.

Orion gazed at her, his eyes deep and full of words he couldn't express.

"Seraphina, is there anything you want?" he asked suddenly.

He felt an overwhelming desire to fulfill all her wishes, no matter how unreasonable. Even if she asked for the stars, he'd find a way to get a ladder and try. Seraphina smiled and said, "I just want you to stay far away from me."

Orion's lips tightened, but only for a moment, before he returned to his usual self.

His gaze lowered slightly, hiding the sadness and restraint that flickered through his eyes.

Then he smiled nonchalantly, the corners of his mouth lifting into a shallow curve, though a hint of gloom crossed his face.

"That's impossible. Don't even think about it. Just pretend ver asked."

With that, he lay down beside her, closing his eyes for a brief rest.

Seraphina rolled her eyes, huffing as she closed her eyes for a nap.

After she returned to the country, she finally enjoyed a few quiet days-fishing, shopping, and just relaxing. Orion was nowhere to be seen.

After returning to the country, Seraphina took a few days off before Sivir called her back to the company.

"You need to come to the office today. Everyone's waiting for you."

Seraphina stared at him in surprise. Today?

When was this decided?

Sivir sensed her confusion and explained, "There's a shareholder meeting. Some people have been eyeing

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Seraphina instantly understood. That's what this was about.

Cross Group.

Inside the top-floor meeting room, everyone sat upright in a solemn atmosphere.

Seraphina had encountered such situations numerous times and was already accustomed to them.

As she walked in with Sivir, many eyes turned toward her, filled with mixed emotions. Some were relieved, others indifferent, as if it didn't matter. The moment she entered, applause began to ripple through the room.

This was her first time attending a company meeting since her narrow escape. Some faces were still. familiar, while others felt like strangers. "Welcome back. Ms. Cross."

Seraphina smiled. She greeted everyone before taking her seat beside Sivir.

The meeting began. In certain ways, Sivir was very similar to Orion-serious and unyielding when handling business, especially with strangers. He sat there, radiating an icy aura.

Seraphina quickly got the gist of the discussion. A business mogul from Wraith Street had a massive project involving international artificial intelligence.

This business mogul's name was Wilson, and he was rumored to be a Rockewells. His name had never appeared on Forbes' lists. This man was mysterious, and his wealth remained a mystery. Yet in the business world, his name carried immense weight.

At present, countries are competing in artificial intelligence development. Each nation had its strengths, but none had yet created a comprehensive, interconnected system.

Different aspects of Al, whether in research, medicine, or home life, each had their advantages, but no single company had managed to dominate every field.

Wilson intended to break this barrier, making countless companies eager to collaborate with him and become leaders in this cross-generational industry. Small companies had no competitive edge, and only the giants at the top of the pyramid had a real chance.

Cross Group placed high value on this collaboration and had sent numerous goodwill messages, but Wilson had yet to respond.

One of the company's shareholders, Andrew Roffe, wanted to give this chance to his son and was hoping to secure a position for him in Cross Group.

lie aimed to hand over the collaboration to his son, and this attempt had sparked opposition from several parties.