Ch. 301..305: Inherit Billions Chapter 301-305
Chapter 301
It's Time to Cash in on the Bet.
Wilson narrowed his eyes. He was clearly familiar with his kind of routine.
Without hesitation, he waved his hand. A sturdy bodyguard walked over. As Little Dani continued to wiggle around and whine, the bodyguard grabbed him by the waist, hoisting him onto his shoulder before turning away. It was quick and rough!
"Ahhhhh! Help! I don't want to leave, Ms. Lovely! I want to stay with her forever!"
Little Dani wailed, his voice trailing off as he disappeared down the stairs.
"Ms. Cross and Mr. Dros, take care on your way home."
Wilson smiled nonchalantly. Seraphina withdrew her surprised gaze, letting out a sigh of relief.
That night, she slept soundly.
By the next morning, word of the collaboration between Wilson and Cross Group had spread like wildfire.
umerous companies were now eager to collaborate with Cross Group, hoping to catch even the smallest piece of the project. It was an opportunity not to be missed. Seraphina's phone had nearly exploded with calls by the time she opened her eyes, though thankfully, she had put it on silent.
Tigris pranced in. Its tail wagged proudly. "Mommy, everyone is waiting for you."
Seraphina sent a quick reply to Olivia, then freshened up before heading downstairs.
"Sivira
Sivir stood in the living room, his expression cold and serious. He was talking on the phone with someone. After seeing her, he ended the call without saying a word. "You're too relaxed," he said.
Seraphina frowned in confusion. With a newspaper in hand, Emeris sat at the dining table, chuckling leisurely at Sivir's comment.
Emeris said, "How did you manage to secure the deal with Wilson? His people are already in contact with your brother. That change in attitude is really something!" Seraphina let out a breath, briefly explaining what had happened the previous day. Everyone wore a look of understanding, except for Justin, who shook his head with a sigh. "Is Wilson's son already that old? Seems like there's no chance for you two now."
Emeris snapped, "Go away!"
Sivir added, "I second that.
It's Time to Cash in on the Bet
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The morning meeting started carly. As Seraphina and Sivir walked in, the once-bustling conference room fell silent.
Seraphina's eyes were full of curiosity. She strode confidently in her high heels, exuding a powerful presence as she took her seat without so much as a glance at anyone. Meanwhile, Andrew sat there with a pale face. He was visibly uneasy. Andrew kept sneaking glances at Sivir and Seraphina, wanting to speak but holding back.
He had tried calling Emeris early that morning but couldn't get through.
Would he end up being kicked out of the company?
Sivir chaired the meeting. After some brief reports from various departments, the topic eventually turned to Wilson's project.
Sivir pondered for a moment, his voice clear and sharp.
"According to Mr. Wilson's proposal, the tech department must provide full support. Everything else will be interconnected, and we can't take it lightly. We'll make spesific adjustments after signing the contract. "Does anyone else have any additional matters to discuss?" he asked.
The attendees shook their heads, and the room gradually grew quieter.
Just when everyone thought the meeting was about to end, Sivir shifted the topic.
"Seraphina, do you?"
When Sivir mentioned her name, Seraphina smiled knowingly, She understood Sivir's intent fully. Seraphina raised an eyebrow and turned her gaze toward Andrew.
Since the ball had been passed to her, there was no point in dodging.
"Actually, yes. Mr. Andrew, do you remember the bet we made? Whoever loses leaves the company."
She was direct and didn't waste time.
Chapter 302
Admit Defeat
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Andrew was the kind of person who didn't contribute much to the company. Instead, he relied on his past. achievements, hoping they would carry him forward. He took a gamble, a bold move, but he failed. Keeping him around wouldn't benefit the company. On the contrary, it could set a bad example for
everyone.
If everyone were to gamble their future like Andrew did, could they count on being as lucky?
No, she had no intention of letting Andrew and his son off the hook.
Andrew became panicked as he glanced at Sivir.
"Mr. Cross, everything we did was for the company's sake. Miguel and I just wanted the company to secure this project. He stammered. "Now that Ms. Cross has succeeded, no one is happier than us."
Sivir's gaze remained cold as he looked at Andrew.
"So, you want to stick around and refuse to leave?"
The atmosphere in the meeting room froze instantly.
Everyone's eyes pierced Andrew's face sharply, burning him with shame.
Indeed, he didn't want to leave so easily, but Sivir's words had left no room for mercy.
Andrew wanted to argue, but when he saw the firm expressions on Sivir and Seraphina's faces, he realized they had no intention of changing their minds.
He gritted his teeth and argued, "What do you mean by sticking around"? I'm the company shareholder. If I'm going to leave, I need Mr. Emeris's approval."
There was a glimmer of triumph in Andrew's eyes as he said this.
Seraphina raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Of course, that's only fair."
She pulled out her phone and called Emeris right in front of everyone.
Andrew's expression stiffened as his heart began to race
Ring... Ring... "Seraphina, I've been fishing all afternoon. Are you all going back for lunch?"
Emeris's voice sounded relaxed, accompanied by the soft rustling of the wind.
Seraphim couldn't help but chuckle. She said, "Dad, were in the middle of a meeting. Mr. Andrew just lost the bet, and now he's saying he needs your approval to leave the company as a shareholder. We all wanted to hear your thoughts!" She smirked as she lazily cast a glance at Andrew.
Andrew's face paled visibly as tension mounted.
Admit Defeat
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Before he could finish, Emeris's voice boomed from the phone, loud enough for everyone in the room to
hear
"Seraphina, I've entrusted the company to you and Sivir Whatever decisions you two make. Fll respect them. If you've made up your minds. I'll sign the papers"
As countless eyes turned to Andrew, silence fell over the meeting room.
Even those who had been considering speaking up for him thought better of it and held their tongues.
Andrew's complexion turned ashen, even his lips started to tremble.
Seraphina chuckled and said. "Thanks, Dad. We'll handle the rest. Enjoy your fishing"
After that, she hung up the phone.
Emerts was never one to waver. He always stood firm with his family, leaving no room for anyone to take advantage.
Seraphina looked at Andrew with slightly raised eyebrows and a casual smile.
Well then. Mr. Andrew, the HR department will begin the process. You just need to cooperate. If you're willing, you can sell your shares to the company. If not, just hold on to them for your With that, she stood up from the table.
"I've got other things to do. You all can continue."
She glanced at Sivir, who gave her a nod. After that, she left the meeting room.
retirement."
The moment she stepped out, her phone rang. It was little Dani who had been waiting impatiently at the company's entrance,
At the same time, Olivia had arrived. She wasn't in the best mood and was hoping to go shopping with Seraphina
Unexpectedly, she spotted a little boy with curly blonde hair sitting outside Cross Group, drawing circles on the ground. In his hands, he held a large bouquet of chrysanthemums. She paused and frowned slightly. Olivia wondered if Cross Group had offended anyone recently.
Chapter 303
Miss and Lady
Olivia stood at a distance, her gaze conflicted. That little kid was adorable, but the white and yellow bouquet of chrysanthemums in his hand felt terribly out of place. It was just too jarring. Her emotions were all over the place.
If he on earth did Seraphina offend?
How could that kid do something so tactless?
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As Olivia mulled over these thoughts, Seraphina hurried out from inside. She spotted Olivia and waved at her with a smile.
"What brings you here?"
Olivia quickly masked her emotions. Before she could speak, the little boy ran over excitedly, wrapping his arms around her leg and looking up at her with wide, sparkling blue eyes. "Ms. Lovely, I missed you so much!"
Olivia stood there, stunned, her mouth hanging open in disbelief!
Seraphina chuckled softly. She gently patted his cute little face with a warm gaze.
"I missed you too, Sweetheart."
The boy held out the chrysanthemums and passed them toward Seraphina. He said, "These are the favorite flowers of yours."
Seraphina accepted the bouquet with a complicated gaze and forced a smile. She said, "Thank you."
Since when were chrysanthemums her favorite? She couldn't remember, but oh well... It was the thought that counted, right?
Oliv stood off to the side. She raised an eyebrow in surprise. Favorite flowers?
Isn't Seraphina's favorite flower the lily of the valley?
She walked over slowly and asked, "Seraphina, since when did you have a younger brother? Is he your dad's illegitimate child?"
Olivia lowered her voice on purpose.
Seraphina shot her a glare and asked, "With his genes? No way."
Emeris had pure Mecrar blood.
Wilson, on the other hand, was an Ascotian of half Airen descent. His wife was a full-blooded Airean, which was why they could have a blond, blue-eyed child like little Dani. Olivia nodded in understanding. Of course, Emeris couldn't have produced a child like this.
After all, Seraphina's four siblings were all strikingly good-looking, clearly having inherited their mother's
Miss and Lady
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Little Dani glanced at Olivia. He figured he should be polite to Seraphina's friend since she wasn't much of a threat.
So, with a sweet smile, his blue eyes twinkled as he greeted her.
"Hello, lady."
Snap-
The sound of glass shattering echoed in Olivia's mind!
She froze on the spot!
Ms. Lovely? He addressed Seraphina as Mr. Lovely and referred to me as a lady.
Fury swirled in Olivia's eyes. Before she could explode, Seraphina quickly pulled her aside.
"He's just a kid! You need to be more tolerant! Let it go!!
Olivia was trembling with rage, her eyes locked on the little brat. Right now, she sees him as nothing but ugly, despite his cute appearance.
Ugh, such an ugly kid!
Little Dani blinked innocently. His large eyes widened with confusion, like a baby deer caught in headlights. He couldn't understand why Seraphina's friend was suddenly so angry. Then a voice came through his earpiece. The maid spoke anxiously, "Mr. Dani, you need to sweet talk her! Compliment the lady!"
Little Dani suddenly understood, his eyes widening in realization. Then he stepped forward to grab
Olivia's hand.
His blue eyes were filled with sincere admiration.
"Charming lady, your dress is so beautiful!"
Olivia's face darkened even more. She felt like she couldn't breathe, as if she was going to explode. Charming lady? Beautiful, but only my dress?
No one had ever spoken to the always-admired Ms. Olivia like this boy did.
It was beyond insulting!
Seraphina couldn't resist bursting into laughter, but Olivia's glance quickly silenced her.
"Alem, gorgeous, what brings you here?" Seraphina asked.
She shook Olivia's arm, prompting Olivia to turn her head in exasperation.
"Ugh, don't get me started. My mom has been setting me up on so many blind dates that it's driving me Insane. I came here hoping to get away and do some shopping with you." Line Dani immediately grabbed Seranhina's hand tightly as if afraid someone would steal her swat
Miss and Lady
"I got here first, Charming Lady. You can find someone else."
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He continued referring to her as the 'Charming Lady', causing Olivia to feel on the verge of erupting again. Her whole body seemed to bristle with irritation.
Seraphina knew she couldn't just dismiss Olivia, or else Olivia would surely take out her frustration on little Dani later.
"How about... we all go together?"
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Emotional Value
The three of them went straight to the mall. Olivia had always shopped on a whim. In no time, she had picked out quite a few things, paid for them, and had them sent directly to her house.
Meanwhile, Seraphina was trying on clothes, Little Dani's eyes were sparkling with admiration as he sat down on a small stool by the mirror. He was eagerly waiting to shower her with compliments. "Oh. Ms. Lovely, you look so beautiful."
This outfit is just perfect for you. No one wears it better than you
"Are you an angel?
"You look absolutely stunning in this!
Seraphina was pleased by the flattery. She smiled broadly. With a wave of her hand, she bought everything.
Olivia stood behind them, her expression complicated as she observed all this.
She couldn't believe it-this little guy was surprisingly good at sweet-talking, but only to Seraphina.
The sales assistants hadn't even had a chance to say a word; Little Dani had said it all for them. Would they get a pay cut for that?
For Olivia, this shopping trip had been a terrible experience, but Seraphina was in a fantastic mood. The emotional value Little Dani provided was just over the top.
However, it was unfortunate that Little Dani didn't return to play with her over the next few days. That lowed her to focus on her work.
Cross Group.
Seraphina instructed Thomas to get in touch with Wilson to finalize the basic framework of their cooperation as quickly as possible. She also reached out to Aiden from Giant Group. Now, it was up to Giant Group to organize the project proposal. Since the project was significant, Seraphina decided to personally oversee it.
Giant Group's office was the usual meeting location, and it would take some time to finalize the details. Wilson also expressed interest in visiting Giant Group's research department.
For the afternoon meeting, Seraphina arrived early to prepare. She was accompanied by a new project assistant, Wilmot Ruell.
The reason she had chosen Wilmot, a recent graduate still in his internship, over a more seasoned employee was simple. He had no connections, no biases, and a strong sense of integrity. His straightforward and honest eyes held no ambition or greed. 1/3
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The most important thing was that, compared to slowly climbing the ranks at Cross Group, this opportunity to prove himself was incredibly rare, and he would treasure it with all his heart. Wilmot was the perfect fit to follow through on this project.
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Aiden had prepared a temporary office for them. Once Seraphina and Wilmot arrived, they immediately coordinated with Wilson's team The meeting was scheduled for 3 PM.
When Aiden saw Wilmot trailing behind her, he raised an eyebrow and asked Thomas didn't come."
He had assumed that for such an important project. Scrphina wouldn't trust anyone else with it. especially not a newcomer.
Seraphina replied calmly, Thomas is tied up with other matters. This is my new assistant, Wilmot"
Aiden nodded and said, "Orion holds shares in Giant Group, so someone from his side will be attending this meeting as well"
As expected. Seraphina nodded, unfazed.
With Orion still recovering at home, it wasn't likely he would attend in person anyway.
Someone knocked on the door-Wilson had arrived.
"Ms. Cross and Mr. Denter, I hope I'm not interrupting Wilson greeted them with a courteous smile.
Seraphina returned the smile. You're welc
Her words trailed off as her eyes fell on the bouquet of chrysanthemums Wilson was holding. Her expression instantly turned stiff and complicated. Liden was also slightly surprised.
Wilson was always exuding an air of mature mystery. He looked oddly out of place holding the somber bouquet.
What was he thinking?
Did the father and son alternately send her chrysanthemums, hoping to bid her farewell to her grave carly?
Noticing Seraphina's change in demeanor, Wilson smiled politely.
"Dani asked me to bring these to you. He said you'd like them, though I'm not so sure myself."
With that, he casually tossed the flowers onto a nearby table and extended his hand to Aiden for a formal greeting.
Honestly, he must have lost his mind to believe his son's odd notion that Seraphina would actually like chrysanthemums. Haha! This was hilarious.
Emotional Value
Seraphina quietly exhaled in relief. It was from Little Dani.
She hadn't seen him in a few days and realized she missed him a bit.
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Her mood lightened. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Aiden answered a brief phone call before hanging up and turning to them. "Let's go. Everyone's here."
As they walked into the meeting room, Seraphina was slightly taken aback.
Orion had actually shown up in person.
Chapter 305
Inherit Billlons
Tangled
Seraphina didn't say much about his arrival, and the meeting proceeded smoothly.
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After all, this project was already a collaboration between Cross Group and Wilson. Introducing Giant Group, even without any direct share dividends, was still highly profitable. The simple meeting wrapped up shortly after it started
Wilson had some things to discuss further with Seraphina, so the two of them headed to her office.
In the conference room, Orion watched Seraphina's retreating figure, his gaze narrowing slightly.
Aiden chuckled and teased, "Getting anxious?"
Orion squinted at Aiden and said nothing.
He didn't see Wilson as a threat. The man had a son and still mourned his late wife deeply. He was back in the country purely for business.
Seraphina and Wilson's conversation went well; they found themselves agreeing on many points.
By the time they emerged from her office, about half an hour had passed.
Wilson had business to return to at the hotel, and Seraphina walked him out.
"Little Dani hasn't been around lately. Is he feeling down?" Seraphina asked.
Wilson smiled politely and explained, "I've hired a few tutors for him. His workload... is a bit much." Seraphina understood instantly.
As anticipated, the poor child was deprived of his freedom. She felt a wave of sympathy for him. "Oh well," she sighed.
"If you want to see him, feel free to drop by. He misses you a lot," Wilson added.
Seraphina nodded and said, "Alright, that sounds good,"
As they stood waiting for the elevator, Orion's voice came from behind them.
""Heading home?"
Seraphina was slightly surprised at the question.
Orion is still around?
Wilson gave him a polite nod. Orion returned it with a cool acknowledgment, his gaze never leaving Seraphina, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Since the meeting's over and there's nothing pressing, why not head home together?"
Orion's words were vague but suggestive.
Tangled
Heading home together?
Seraphina thought Orion was becoming increasingly audacious lately. Did he still think they hard a home together?
Wilson noticed her discomfort and stepped in. He asked with a smile, "By the way, there's a private business gala tonight, and I'm in need of a date. Would Ms. Seraphina do me the honor of yaning mer Orion shot Wilson a dark look. Surely Wilson could see what was going on here.
Wilson simply smiled, unfazed. He was simply showing Seraphina some respect, offering her a way out of
the situation.
Others may fear Orion, but Wilson didn't.
Seraphina chuckled. She shot Orion a teasing glance before turning to Wilson. "It would be my pleasure?
Without a moment's hesitation, Seraphina stepped into Wilson's car, and they drove
Orion stood fuming as the car disappeared from sight. Pulling out his phone, he called Ken.
"Find out where Wilson's attending his private gala tonight. I'm going too!"
Wilson drove Seraphina straight home. After dropping Seraphina off, he left.
The private gala was nothing more than an excuse.
Ken had been monitoring Wilson closely and promptly provided a report to Orion.
Orion snorted, and his dark expression slightly eased.
Meanwhile, Seraphina threw herself fully into the project. She went to the Giant Group carly in the morning. Before she knew it, evening had arrived.
The sky outside her window was ablaze with color, casting the whole sky in a stunning, fiery glow.
As she stretched, Seraphina made the decision to call it a day.
As soon as she stepped out of her office, she spotted that man-sitting on the couch, his presence imposing. His sharp features exuded a chilling intensity. Even those standing nearby didn't dare look him directly in the eye. He even made arrangements to relocate a couch to the hallway directly outside her office.
Seated next to him, Aiden smirked and raised an eyebrow at Seraphina.
"Ms. Cross is off work now," he teased with a casual tone
Orion loosened his tie slightly. He had arrived at the office just after lunch and was waiting for Seraphina to finish up. In the meantime, he had gone through company projects and finances, ruthlessly pointing numerous problems that even professional auditors had missed