Ch. 306..310: Inherit Billions Chapter 306-310

Chapter 306

Dani's Role

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The moment Orion saw Seraphina, his usually stern face softened. He gazed at her with a faint smile.

"Perfect timing. A new Frencette restaurant just opened nearby. How about we check out the food together?"

"Why do you need me to try food?"

Seraphina raised her eyebrows; she was speechless.

"You're off work now. It's just a meal. We're working on the same project, after all. Colleagues can't have a simple dinner together?"

Orion feigned a pitiful expression.

The sight stunned those around them.

Was this really a cold, distant Orion?

Seraphina felt helpless. She knew she had turned down Orion a few too many times in the past few days.

If she didn't accept now, who knows how much longer he would pester her?

"Lead the way!" she finally said.

Orion's face lit up with joy, and he eagerly led the way.

Shortly before they got into the car, a small figure ran toward them from the distance.

"Miss Lovely, I missed you so much!"

Seraphina froze as Little Dani dashed over, clinging to her leg with a beaming smile.

He said sweetly, "I haven't seen you in forever! I missed you so much!"

Seraphina stroked his curly hair. Her heart was melting at his soft and sweet demeanor. She knelt down and hugged his tiny, warm body.

"Little Dani, I missed you too! I heard from your dad that you've been studying hard. What a wonderful boy you are!"

Originally, Little Daniel was extremely upset with how William had arranged for people to monitor his tutoring and rest 24 hours a day. That's why he sneaked out to find Seraphina. The moment he heard her praise, all the resentment he had been holding onto for days suddenly melted away. Ms. Lovely is praising me!

Clinging to her sweet-smelling embrace, Dani's eyes lit up with joy.

"Yes! I'll be even more handsome and rich someday!"

That way, he could be with Seraphina, openly and proudly.

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annoyed him.

"Alright, we need to go now," Orion said, his tone slightly harsher.

Dani looked up at Seraphina's anxiously. He asked, "Where are you going? I'm coming tool"

Seraphina couldn't resist ruffling his hair again. How could she say no to him?

"Of course you can come!" she said.

Orion's breath hitched in frustration.

His voice became more commanding as he asked, "Does Wilson know you snuck out?"

Dani shrank further into Seraphina's arms, guilt evident in his expression.

This annoying Mr. Wicked is still as unbearable as ever!

Orion smugly pulled out his phone and called Wilson

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"Your son's here with Seraphina and me," he said, clearly expecting Wilson to come and collect his child.

He even put the call on speaker so Dani could hear his father's voice.

Wilson's voice came through, cold and indifferent.

"Is that so? Take good care of him for me, please. I'm in a meeting. Goodbye."

Beep. The call ended abruptly.

The three of them stood frozen for a moment.

When Dani realized what had just happened, he beamed with joy and clung even tighter to Seraphina.

"Yay! I get to stay with Ms. Lovely!"

On's face turned pale with anger as he stared at the darkened phone screen, his breathing becoming unsteady.

What had started as a rare opportunity for a date had now turned into babysitting duty for Wilson.

How frustrating!

Despite his irritation, the trio headed towards the restaurant.

Orion had carefully chosen the restaurant, its elegant ambiance and dim lighting creating the perfect atmosphere for deep, unspoken emotions to blossom.

In short, it was an ideal setting for a date.

He had reserved the entire floor, ensuring that there were no other guests around. The soft strains of a symphony played in the background, accompanied by enchanting 3D scenery. Tiny, twinkling lights glimmered like stars, flickering in and out of view, making them feel as though they were floating in a dazzling galaxy-a scene filled with romance and beauty.

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The setting was ideal for a romantic evening-if only Dani wasn't present.

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Dani sat between Seraphina and Orion. The little boy clutches her hand. His eyes widened as he gazed the flowers and candles on the table. He felt discouraged.

Orion picked up a bouquet of blue lilies flown in from Lucrium, an incredibly rare and expensive gift.

"For you," he spoke in a deep, captivating voice, presenting the flowers to Seraphina. His gaze softened as he tried to ignore the third wheel sitting between them Mr. Wicked even brought a gift!

Before Seraphina could take the bouquet, Dani jumped up in protest.

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Seraphina couldn't help but twitch her lips. She really wanted to tell him out loud that she didn't like that.

But preserving a child's self-esteem? That was so important!

Orion's eyelid twitched as he stared speechlessly at the little rascal, his cold gaze locked on him.

"Children shouldn't meddle in grown-up affairs"

Little Dani sat huffly in his seat, swinging his short legs and pouting in displeasure.

Miss Lovely, you won't accept it, will you?"

His hopeful gaze shimmered with the hint of tears.

Seraphina's heart melted at the sight.

She quickly spoke, "No, no, of course not. I love chrysanthemums the most."

Seraphina glanced at Orion and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Dros, I appreciate the gesture."

Orion withdrew the bouquet. He cast a cold look at Little Dani, clearly disliking the child even more.

Little Dani's eyes curved into a delighted smile as he fidgeted with something in his pocket.

"Ms. Lovely, I was in a hurry, so I couldn't buy you chrysanthemums. However, I did manage to grab some small stones from the safe for you. With that, he reached out his chubby little hand and placed something on the table in front of Seraphina.

Seraphina's expression frozen at the sight.

Did he just bring me a handful of diamonds?

And not just any diamonds-each one was a massive, uncut stone, hefty, and incredibly expensive!

Under the dim lighting, the diamonds gleamed, reflecting cold, noble brilliance in the faint light. Serene. Chilling.

Little Dani rubbed his hands together and beamed at Seraphina.

"I have lots and lots more of them. Do you like them? Girls should love shiny things, right?"

Orion's gaze flickered slightly, his breath becoming uneven as he sat there.

Everything he had carefully prepared-outdone by a handful of diamonds from this child?

How could Wilson have such a spendthrift son?

Seraphina's expression shifted several times. These diamonds should have been kept in a safe, but Dani was casually carrying them in his pocket.

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"You should take these back. I can't accept them.

Little Dani wiggled his small body. He pouted and tugged at her hand playfully.

"Don't you like them? I have bigger ones!"

Seraphina was speechless.

Well, how am I supposed to explain this to a child?

She chuckled and gathered the diamonds..

"I do like them, but don't bring me any more next time

She would simply hand them back to Wilson the next time she saw him..

Little Dani was overjoyed that Seraphina had accepted the diamonds.

No wonder the maid said that this gift couldn't go wrong.

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Grinning, Dani looked up and declared. "I'll always listen to you. Next time, I'll give you something even better. A man can't be stingy, right, Mr. Wicked?" Orion pressed his thin lips together, his whole body radiating a dark aura.

Is this little brat subtly mocking me?

The entire restaurant was his gift to Seraphina, engraved with her name-he just couldn't tell her yet.

Stingy? Haha!

Dani felt quite pleased with himself. The boy appeared content with having irritated Orion.

Orion was too frustrated to speak. This perfect atmosphere had been ruined by that little brat.

The conversation he'd planned out so carefully? Gone, thanks to this enormous third wheel, shining like at beacon and blinding everyone!

As the food was served, Seraphina was in high spirits and began serving Little Dani. The two of them were working together in perfect harmony. Seraphina had endless patience for children, especially the adorable- ones who gave her diamonds. Orion watched them coldly. Unable to take it anymore, he finally spoke up, "Seraphina, I'm not happy."

Better to say it than hold it in.

He was definitely upset.

Surely, this would get Seraphina's attention back on him.

Those two only paused for a moment before Seraphina turned to him with a sincere smile and said, "Don't say it now, because we're really happy."

He said that out loud would ruin their mood!

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Orion had no words.

He could practically hear the sound of his heart breaking into pieces.

Meanwhile, Little Dani was bursting with laughter and beaming with triumph.

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Orion's disastrous date had finally come to an end. Seraphina and Orion both accompanied him back to the hotel.

Along the way. Dani had dozed off, but even in his sleep, he didn't forget to hold onto Seraphina's hand, curling up in her lap like a soft little kitten. At the hotel entrance, Wilson was already there, waiting.

Observing Little Dani sound asleep. Wilson chuckled. He was somewhat amused as he gently lifted the boy onto his shoulder.

"Thank you for your trouble, Ms. Cross," he said with a polite smile.

"Not at all. Little Dani's such a sweetheart; he didn't cause us any trouble at all." Seraphina replied with a

smile..

Meanwhile. Orion was sitting in the car and rolled his eyes at her words. If anyone had caused trouble tonight, it was definitely Dani!

Wilson's eyes twinkled as his smile grew wider.

"Is that so? Well, that's good to hear," he said lightly.

"Oh, by the way, here

Seraphina pulled out a small pouch of diamonds. Under the dim light, the gems sparkled, their brilliance exuding an air of icy elegance, a silent testament to their value. "Little Dani gave these to me, but he doesn't yet understand their worth. You should take them back."

Wilson raised an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"There's no need. If he gave them to you, they're yours now. If I took them back, Dani might just disown me! 'ilson chuckled and nodded at Orion, who was sitting in the car. "Well, I'll take my leave now. Mr. Orion, Ms. Cross, thank you for bringing Dani back."

Without waiting for Seraphina's surprised response, Wilson carried Dani inside the hotel, not giving Seraphina any more room for protest.

Orion scoffed, didn't bother acknowledging Wilson's gratitude, and remained distant.

Seraphina stood frozen for a moment, eventually slipping the diamonds back into her bag with resignation.

So, Dani's spendrift style came from his father?

Given Wilson's carefree attitude, Seraphina decided not to argue further.

To a man as wealthy as Wilson, a pouch of diamonds wasn't worth much. Insisting on refusing it would only make her seem small-minded.

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something even more extravagant.

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Speaking of birthdays, Seraphina suddenly remembered that Emeris birthday was coming up soon.

On her way home, Seraphina didn't ride with Orion. She'd seen how much stress Dani had caused him today, and she wasn't eager to get into a car alone with him. She worried he might drive straight to his place in a fit of frustration.

Instead, she called Justin to pick her up.

Orion was disappointed, but he had no choice but to return home alone.

Before long, it was time for Emeris birthday.

Seraphina didn't bring much when she arrived at the party, and she didn't leave with much either.

Standing cheerfully at the entrance to the company, she waved goodbye to Orion.

Finally, she enjoyed a few days without him.

Orion watched her depart, his expression soft and gentle. Once she was gone, however, his gaze turned icy as he looked at Ken.

He asked, "Are the preparations in place?"

Ken nodded confidently and said, "Of course. Everything's set. Don't worry."

Orion's expression remained stoic, but the slight upward twitch of his lips betrayed his relief.

Emeris birthday celebration was one that Orion had been looking forward to more than anyone else- other than the Crosses, of course.

He planned to use this opportunity to strengthen his ties with the Crosses. If he could win their support, Seraphina might finally stop resisting their remarriage

Emeris birthday party was a small affair, limited to close business associates and friends. It wasn't a grand event, just an intimate, luxurious gathering on a yacht by the sea.

Sivir and Justin were busy greeting the guests, while Sergio had managed to make time to attend the occasion.

Seraphina stood beside Emeris, exchanging pleasantries with the guests. She held a glass of wine, her smile calm and reserved.

"Mr. Cross, your daughter had really outdone you. Securing Mr. Wilson's project-it's got us all green with envy, one of the guests remarked.

Seraphina lowered her gaze and said modestly, "It's just luck."

Emeris chimed in, "Of course, but skill is what really counts."

The guest hurried to agree. "Yes, yes, of course."

Seraphina vlanced sideways at her father beinlessly sumressing a smile. She hit her lin slightly her

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expression both radiant and confident,

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A group of people entered from across the deck, and the man at the front caught sight of her smile. His gaze faltered for a brief moment Lucius was walking just behind him. He had been about to speak but stopped when he noticed Orion's

distraction.

"What are you looking at?" Laucius asked.

Lucius followed Orion's gaze and saw Seraphina and Emeris laughing with the guests.

Orion quickly averted his gaze and said, "Tin just admiring the yacht. It's quite beautiful."

Lucius raised an eyebrow and fell speechless.

Who is he kidding?

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When Seraphina saw Orion at the door, her smile froze.

"Why is he here?" She wondered.

Emeris responded and said, "I invited him."

Lucius followed closely behind Orion.

"Mr. Cross, happy birthday," Orion greeted.

Emeris nodded, his gaze noticeably softer.

Thank you. How is your grandfather's health?"

After all, Orion had saved his daughter's life. Emeris had come to view Orion in a different light.

Orion shifted his eyes to Seraphina, a smile playing on his lips as he said, "Ever since we restored our friendship with the Crosses, he's been in high spirits. Thanks for asking, Mr. Cross." Seraphina rolled her eyes. Hypocrite! What an actor!

Before boarding the yacht, Lucius noticed several brand-new Ferraris parked nearby. One of them was a model he'd been trying to reserve for ages but had no luck.

He had to admit-he was jealous!

"Seraphina, do you all travel exclusively in Ferraris now?" Lucius asked, his voice tinged with envy.

Seraphina glanced at him, her smile indifferent. She flicked a strand of hair away from her face, her diamond earrings gleaming under the lights.

"No," she replied nonchalantly, "I use helicopters.

Lucius was speechless.

Kaveh and his friends from the studio had also arrived nearby.

Seraphina spotted them and walked over to greet them.

Kaveh glanced at Orion, clicked his tongue, but wisely remained silent.

Seraphina smiled at them and asked, "It's been a while. How have you

been?"

Kaveh's expression crestfallen, he replied. "Ever since you left the show, our ratings have dropped. Now, someone's even copying our format. Honestly, I'm worried about my future!" Seraphina nodded and said, "As long as you're all doing fine, I'm relieved."

Wait, did she just ignore me?

Kaveh was lost for words. What is the purpose of my complaint, then?

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How can you be busy? You can't exactly hold meetings right now. All you have is time!" Lucius argued, clearly frustrated. "Seraphina wouldn't want to go," Orion replied seriously

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"What does she have to do with this?" Lucius raised his voice, unable to contain his frustration.

They had been friends for years, yet Orion was still wondering if Seraphina wanted to attend.

He didn't even expect someone with her background to grace them with her presence, for goodness' sake!

Seraphina heard him clearly. She paused in her steps just as she was about to change direction. Suddenly, she noticed a small figure running toward her, looking utterly heartbroken. "Ms. Lovely!"

Seraphina stopped and smiled softly at the boy. "Little Dani, what's the matter?"

Orion and Lucius also noticed the scene.

Lucius wheeled himself closer, determined not to miss out.

"What a coincidence! We are just wondering where you have gone," Lucius said with a grin.

Seraphina ignored him. She gently stroked Little Dani's curly hair. His eyes were filled with sorrow.

"I searched the entire ship, but I couldn't find your favorite chrysanthemums."

There was a moment of silence.

Seraphina mused. Well, that's a relief!

Lucius couldn't help but chuckle and say. If you manage to find chrysanthemums today, every staff member on this cruise will be out of a job!"

Little Dani looked up at him in confusion, wide-eyed. "Why?"

Lucius rubbed his nose, letting out a snort, unwilling to explain further.

Orion rolled his eyes at him. Then he turned his attention to Seraphina and asked, "Seraphina, shall wel talk on the deck?"

Seraphina gritted her teeth. Did he think she couldn't refuse

party?

She smiled and agreed, "Alright."

Following behind Orion, Lucius shook his head.

him just because it was her father's birthday

Couldn't he see her lack of enthusiasm? What is Orion trying to do-pursue her or torture her?

Little Dani was about to run after them when Lucius scooped him up into his arms and stopped him.

"Where do you think you're going? Don't disturb their romantic moment-let them have their time to bond!" Little Dani furrowed his brow and asked, "What romance? Ms. Lovely has no feelings for Mr. Wicked. She 1/3

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He stood there with his hands on his hips, looking defiant. His clear eyes were filled with resistance.

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Lucius clicked his tongue and looked down at the boy. He pointed out, "What does a kid like you know? Feelings need time to develop. Besides, don't you think those two are a perfect match? He's talented, and she's beautiful. They make a great pair!"

Lucius raised his eyebrows, gazing toward the deck where the couple stood under the moonlight. He couldn't help but marvel at how perfect they looked together-their auras, their backgrounds-everything fit so well. If it weren't for all the complications, they'd be the perfect couple.

Little Dani snorted in frustration and shoved Lucius.

"You're wrong! They're not a match! Ms. Lovely only likes younger guys. She strongly dislike Mr. Wicked. When I grow up. I'm going to marry her myself."

Lucius's jaw dropped in surprise. Haha! This kid is something else!

He let out a chuckle, his smile full of meaning. "Oh, so you like Ms. Lovely, huh? Too bad."

Lucius shook his head in regret.

Little Dani's temper flared, and she asked, "What do you mean by 'too bad"?"

Lucius's eyes glimmered mischievously as he teased, "Unfortunately, someone with Ms. Lovely's background is likely to marry someone like Orion. Even if it's not him, she'll marry someone else- someone wealthy. It would never be you... unless you are rich. Very rich." Little Dani's bright eyes dimmed for a moment, but quickly regained their shine.

"I am rich! My daddy is Wilson Rockwell, and he has tons of money. All his money will be mine one day!

"Well, why not let your daddy marry her then? How long will it take for you to inherit all his wealth?"

Little Dani huffed in indignation. That would never happen!

Ms. Lovely would be mine!

Determined, Little Dani clenched his teeth and ran off. His heart set on finding Wilson.

Wilson was chatting with Emeris when he spotted Dani running over. Emeris's eyes softened. Oh my! If only I had such a beautiful grandson!

Little Dani clung to Wilson's leg. He acted adorable, gazing up at him with a pout. "Daddy!"

Wilson rolled his eyes at him and shot him a warning glance.

"No tantrums today. It's a special occasion."

Little Dani pouted, his clear eyes gazing at Emeris with an irresistibly cute expression.

I know, Daddy. Today's Ms. Lovely's daddy's birthday. Happy birthday, Mr. Cross!"

Emeris beamed his heart melting. He nummaged through his pockets ready to give Dani a vift

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