Ch. 321..325: Inherit Billions Chapter 321-325

Chapter 321

A Cunning Foe

Pierre pointed at Seraphina and admitted, "Yes, that's her."

Wilson's eyes lit up with interest.

"Pierre's temperament doesn't usually lend itself to having students. Ms. Cross, how did that happen?"

Seraphina gave a helpless smile and said, "It was a coincidence."

Pierre chuckled and explained, pointing to Wilson, "You're two years older than me and became my student because you lost to me in the World Hacker League Contest."

He then gestured toward Seraphina and explained, "And you became my student after beating me in the Etopia International Arena."

Wilson's smile deepened and she said, "Ms. Cross, you're interested in this field?"

Clearly, Seraphina was a career woman in the business world and the heiress from a renowned family.

Who would have thought she also knew how to code?

Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "That was in the past."

Wilson didn't press further. Pierre observed them both, his eyes flickering slightly.

"You two really have a special connection; you should definitely make the most of it!"

Seraphina rolled her eyes at him, annoyed by him being a busybody.

She turned her head toward Wilson and smoothly changed the subject.

"Where's Little Dani? Didn't he come with you?"

Wilson replied, "No, he's been avoiding his teacher lately."

Seraphina understood.

Standing a short distance away outside, despite his professional training, Ken couldn't help but feel surprised when he saw Wilson. Through the glass, he could see the three of them engaged in lively conversation.

A man?

Why is there a man?

Wait a minute-the man sitting next to Ms. Seraphina is Mr. Wilson?

Ken glanced up at the sky. The gloomy weather seemed to mirror his own mood.

When they left the castle that morning, they hadn't seen Wilson or his son. They all thought they were still

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But who would've thought....

That guy had already laid a trap!

Ken couldn't help but feel a little down. For the first time, he began to question his own professional abilities.

He took a deep breath and was about to walk in. He couldn't let Seraphina stay there any longer.

It was too dangerous for her to be there.

Before he reached the door, his phone buzzed with a text from Seraphina.

"Wait outside. Don't come in."

That instruction sent his spirits plummeting.

Seraphina calmly put her phone away and smiled faintly at Pierre, who was speaking passionately. He vaguely reminded her of the spirited young prodigy he once was. After more than an hour, Pierre finally paused, his throat dry. Across from him, Seraphina and Wilson remained expressionless, occasionally nodding.

Haha, these two are such a terrible students!

Pierre knocked on the table and coughed lightly. He said, "Alright, I've got a lot of work to do. Aren't you two going to leave?"

Seraphina and Wilson stood up in unison. "Goodbye."

Without even bothering with pleasantries, they walked out.

Pierre snorted coldly, "Don't come looking for me next time!"

Seraphina couldn't help but laugh, her expression lively and mischievous.

"I'll keep that in mind."

Wilson glanced at her and smiled as well. "You're quite good at annoying people."

Seraphina's eyes sparkled with amusement. She replied, "His temper's odd; someone has to straighten him

out."

Wilson nodded in agreement.

As soon as they stepped outside, Ken rushed over.

"Ms. Cross, you finally came out. Mr. Dros worries you're starving because you haven't eaten."

Seraphina shot him a warning glance, her eyes light but filled with meaning.

Ken shrank back a little, feeling like his teeth ached.

He glanced at Wilson, coughed awkwardly, and stepped between them, separating the two.

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"Mr. Rockwell, what a surprise to see you here. Ms. Cross was just visiting her mentor. What a coincidence, hahaha!"

Wilson walked on in silence, clearly not intending to respond.

Seraphina swore she wouldn't bring Ken along next time.

She gazed off at the scenery, even less inclined to engage with Ken's nonsense.

Ken didn't seem to mind. Seraphina was far casier to deal with than Orion, after all.

"Shall we take a picture? It's not every day Ms. Cross visits here; we should definitely capture the moment."

Seraphina hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"Alright, let's take one."

Ken pulled out his phone. Wilson had not walked off, but instead stood there, radiating a cool and distant aura. He seemed to be debating whether to leave when Seraphina called out to him. "Mr. Rockwell, would you care to join us?"

Wilson lowered his gaze for just two seconds before agreeing with a slight smile.

He stepped closer and leaned next to her.

Ken's face stiffened briefly but quickly recovered his composure.

Ms. Cross was just being polite to him-nothing more! I'm sure of this.

Chapter 322

Budding Feelings

Wilson stood beside Seraphina. He exuded an air of icy nobility that couldn't be hidden. His face was expressionless, just as it had been countless times before when he had calmly posed for the media, maintaining his distinguished demeanor.

The two of them, with their flawless figures and striking looks, didn't need to strike any specific poses. Just standing there, they rivaled top models.

With one on the left and the other on the right, their elegance and cool beauty clashed yet harmonized perfectly. They exchanged a glance and smiled, the scene imbued with an unexpected warmth and harmony. Seraphina took her phone. She was clearly satisfied with the photo.

"Not bad, right?"

Wilson took a quick look at it and emitted a subtle grunt. He agreed, "Not bad."

Perhaps it was because they were so photogenic that even a casual snapshot became a scenic moment.

Seraphina sent the photo to her phone, thinking she hadn't posted anything on social media for a while. She uploaded it directly to her feed and added a caption.

"A day worth remembering!"

She quickly saw likes from Olivia and Sarah-and then, surprisingly, from Lucius?

Annoyed, she put her phone away.

Seraphina and Wilson leisurely strolled out of the university, passing by students whose gazes naturally gravitated toward them.

Whether it was Wilson or Seraphina, their appearance and composed grace, full of stunning beauty and aristocratic ease, captured everyone's attention.

"Is Ken sent by Mr. Dros? It seems like Mr. Dros really cares about Ms. Cross." Wilson's voice was faint, devoid of any detectable emotion, making it sound like casual small talk. Seraphina raised an eyebrow.

"My dad had him follow me. I suppose he's worried I can't handle things on my own."

Wilson laughed and said, "Mr. Cross is thoughtful, though it's unfortunate that the rain ruined Mr. Dros' carefully planned trip."

"He fell ill due to the rain. I think this trip will probably end early," Seraphina said indifferently.

Wilson raised an eyebrow and said, "Not necessarily. It seems like Mr. Dros is trying to create an opportunity for you two."

"It's a wasted effort. It's enough if my father appreciates it." Seraphina's voice was cold, void of sentimentality. She could clearly distinguish between emotions and gratitude,

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Those long-buried feelings, she hoped never to unearth again.

For Wilson to bring this up, it was likely due to the brief encounters they had through mutual acquaintances like Pierre in recent times. Despite this, he didn't feel much aversion or resistance. "Apologies for bringing up something that displeases you, Wilson said softly, his voice gentle.

Seraphina smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing. Whether you mention him or not, he's still there?

Wilson stared at her profile for a long time before speaking again.

"I hope this doesn't sound too forward, but I have a question. If you don't want to answer, you're free to remain silent."

Seraphina raised her brow and asked, "No need to be so polite, Mr. Rockwell. Ask away?

She gets to decide whether or not she wants to answer his question.

"Ms. Cross, do you still have feelings for Mr. Dros?"

Wilson's question was direct. He genuinely wanted to know the answer.

It was a question everyone seemed curious about.

Seraphina's jaw tensed slightly, and she remained silent. Her eyes darkened just a bit.

In truth, Seraphina had said countless times that she no longer liked Orion.

Yet no one seemed to believe her. Did they think she was lying out of spite?

Just as Wilson thought she wouldn't respond, Seraphina smiled.

Her expression exuded a proud confidence-a confidence deeply ingrained in her, subtly brimming with untapped energy and strength.

"If loving someone means you have to love them for a lifetime, then, Mr. Rockwell, your wife has passed away. Are you really not planning to remarry?"

For question was equally blunt and impolite.

But Seraphina couldn't find any gentler way to convey her feelings.

Hearing such a question, she only had one response-she wanted to snap back!

Wilson was momentarily stunned.

He didn't show any anger or displeasure. Instead, he smiled faintly, his expression gentle and clear.

"I understand now."

There was no need for further explanation. They both knew the answer.

Something quietly stirred within Wilson and began to blossom.

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Chapter 323

I Need an Explanation

Inside the castle.

Orion's health had just begun to improve. The butlers and maids in the castle attended to him meticulously, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

He leaned against a leather chair, his face pale but resolute, staring at the email Ken had sent him on his computer.

His phone rang incessantly. Orion glanced at it-it was Lucius.

He turned his gaze away, ignoring the call.

However, Lucius was persistent. He called repeatedly, making it clear he wouldn't stop until Orion picked

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Annoyed, Orion shut his laptop and picked up the phone with a grim expression.

His voice was low and cold.

"Speak."

This better be something important, or he wouldn't let Lucius off so easily.

Lucius paused for a moment. His voice was filled with excitement and nervousness that he couldn't hide.

"What are you up to? Did you go to Frencette with Seraphina?"

Orion replied indifferently, "Yeah, if there's nothing important. I'm hanging up."

"What the heck! You refused to come to Hogria with me, but you took Seraphina on a trip? Seriously? You abandoned your buddy for a girl."

Lucius yelled loudly, "But wait! You're with Seraphina, so why is Wilson with you too? That's weird, man! I really don't get it!"

Orion was about to hang up; he froze for a second at this point. His expression turned cold and sinister in an instant. "How do you know that?"

This trip had been a secret and barely anyone knew. Wilson certainly wouldn't go around broadcasting his whereabouts. "Everyone knows! Seraphina posted a picture of her and Wilson, didn't you see?"

Lucius paused at this point and spoke in a low voice, "Oh wait, I forgot. She blocked you, didn't she?"

Orion's expression grew darker.

"What photo?"

Lucius pursed his lips as he sharply sensed the shift in Orion's mood. He no longer found it amusing.

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"It's... well, just a photo of her and Wilson. They look like a couple in it. People are speculating whether Seraphina is dating Wilson.

His voice grew softer and softer. Even over the phone, Lucius could feel the overwhelming coldness coming from Orion.

Orion's fingers twitched as he said, "Send me the photo"

"Oh. Uhm, sure, right away...

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Before Lucius could finish, Orion had already hung up.

Moments later, the photo appeared on Orion's phone.

As soon as he saw it, his expression darkened, and his eyes gradually became even colder.

In the midst of a soft, misty rain, the photo showed two stunningly good-looking people, their smiles radiant and perfectly in sync.

Their eyes met in a way that didn't lie-there was a deep familiarity there, tinged with a sense of regret, as though they wished they'd met sooner. When did they get this close?

Orion's face grew tense; his expression turned incredibly glum.

After a long time, he moved slightly and called Ken.

"Mr. Orion?"

There was a brief silence.

Ken immediately sensed something was off.

Orion finally spoke, his voice colder than ice.

"Ken, I need an explanation."

"Mr. Orion, what are you referring to?"

"Those two men showed up around Seraphina!"

Ken grew panicked-how did his boss learn about Seraphina meeting with Wilson and her advisor?

"Haha!"

Orion let out a cold chuckle and said no more.

It was clear-this was Ken's last chance.

Ken gritted his teeth and explained, "Yes, well, there was an unexpected situation. But I looked into it. That unfamiliar man is Seraphina's academic advisor, and he's gay!" Orion's gaze deepened slightly. Haha, turned out there was an unexpected discovery?

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"He had a boyfriend, but he passed away a few years ago."

Ken hurriedly explained. It wasn't difficult to find out about Pierre's past since many at the school had heard the story.

Orion's voice remained cold and indifferent, a chilling calm in its tone.

"And the other one?"

"Mr. Rockwell, he... he might have just bumped into them by chance. Rest assured, Mr. Orion; I have been closely monitoring Ms. Cross. She even brought up Mr. Rockwell's late wife, which likely led to an unpleasant conversation." Ken continued, sharing his thoughts and explanations. Orion's temper started to calm down, but his patience reached its limit.

"Alright, just protect Seraphina well."

"Of course, you can count on me!"

"And make sure she returns soon."

After Orion hung up the phone, he continued to feel uneasy. He opened Seraphina's chat page and clicked

on it.

It was blank.

She hadn't blocked him-just restricted his access.

Which meant he couldn't see anything.

A suffocating weight was pressing against his chest. He felt stifled and agitated.

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Not the Right Time

Seraphina noticed that she still had some time before meeting her classmate, so she decided to go shopping for gifts.

As she stepped out onto the street and stood at the traffic light, she turned to glance at Wilson.

"Mr. Rockwell, if you have other things to attend to, feel free to go," she said.

Wilson frowned and asked, "Aren't you heading back to the castle?"

"ed to buy some gifts this afternoon, and I have a class reunion in the evening," Seraphina explained.

Wilson nodded in understandi

He said, "I have a client to meet as well. I'll take my leave, then."

They exchanged polite goodbyes without any unnecessary formality.

Once Wilson left, Ken eagerly approached. He was holding an umbrella that had somehow appeared in his hand, which he now held over Seraphina's head. "Ms. Cross, where are we going next?" He asked with enthusiasm.

"The mall."

Seraphina knew the area well, so she didn't need a map. She headed straight for the shopping mall.

As she walked, her phone buzzed repeatedly with notifications. She glanced at it briefly.

Oh, it's Olivia!

"Why haven't you responded to my messages? Are you with Wilson?"

Seraphina didn't reply and instead opened her app. Seraphina saw over 200 unread messages and countless notifications from her social media.

What on earth?

Why is everyone asking about Wilson?

Hansen wrote, "So, are you with Wilson now? Ready to be someone's stepmom? Look, I want you to be happy, but maybe you should consider being with me instead!"

Sarah texted, "Wilson is fine, and he's a good fling, but don't take it seriously! Come on, old men can't compare to young hunks, right?"

Justin asked, "Are you giving up on your harem? The whole entertainment industry is full of men who'd be your backup! You need to think carefully!"

Sivir rebuked, "Money is king. Who needs feelings?"

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a single photo? What does a photo represent?

Just then, Olivia called.

Seraphina casually answered.

"Seraphina, is it true? You're not really into Wilson, are you? Orion's not great, but isn't a single man better?*

Seraphina couldn't help but laugh. Seraphina raised her eyebrows and spoke nonchalantly while walking.

"It's just one photo! You guys are being too dramatic."

"What? So it's not true? Why were the two of you taking a photo? I thought you were doing it to make Orion furious!" Olivia teased.

"Now that you mention it, it would be a great way to annoy him," Seraphina responded, her voice carrying a hint of excitement.

Olivia paused. She realized what Seraphina was implying. While they weren't together now, it didn't mean they wouldn't be in the future. So, Olivia played along.

"I see. Well, everyone thinks you're dating Wilson. And, well, Wilson isn't bad either-he's on par with Orion. Too bad he comes with baggage."

"I'm kidding! Don't spread rumors. I'll delete the photo later to avoid any unnecessary trouble."

"Alright, I'll spread the word and tell everyone to shut up!" Olivia chirped excitedly.

"But honestly, you two look amazing together in that photo! Even couples in the dramas don't create this kind of chemistry. Wilson isn't a bad choice, is he? He's handsome, right? Won't it be nice to date someone like him?" Seraphina chuckled lightly and asked, "Should I introduce him to you?"

"No, thanks. I can't handle a man like him," Olivia responded, not even daring to imagine it. She lacked the confidence.

If someone as sharp as Seraphina could be reduced to a mess by someone like Orion, Olivia figured she wouldn't even know what hit her when shit happened.

She'd much rather find a nice, stable match for a marriage alliance.

"But why did you agree to travel with Orion? He's obviously up to no good," Olivia asked curiously.

"My dad wanted to go, so here we are. Besides, we're working on a multi-billion-dollar project together. No need to make things ugly."

Olivia was speechless.

Her perspective on the world felt suddenly shattered. Here she was, constantly viewing the world through a romantic lens-how superficial!

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They could simply shake hands and make peace because of money.

Seraphina deleted the photo, and the comments soon disappeared as well.

Things grew much quieter.

She didn't bother replying to everyone-Olivia, the ultimate gossip queen, would handle it all for her.

However, the rumors about Seraphina and Wilson being together spread like wildfire.

By evening, the entertainment media in her country began reporting. "Seraphina's New Flare Exposed and "Identity of Seraphina's New Flame Remains a Mystery." 1.3K

Chapter 325You Need to Check on Mr Orion

The buzz and attention Seraphina received were something many people in the entertainment industry would envy, as just the mention of her name was sure to cause a sensation.

However, being abroad meant she was unaware of local events. By the time she heard about the situation, the discussions at home were already escalating.

Seraphina was attending a joyous reunion abroad. She was blissfully unaware that news of her new romance had spread across the entire nation. After returning from the reunion, know that?"

livia excitedly called her and said, "You've gone viral again! Did you

She immediately followed up by sending several screenshots.

Each topic was trending and revolved around Seraphina's rumored new flame.

Seraphina frowned and said, "I'll ask someone to take it down."

"Don't bother; it's already been handled. The damage would have already occurred by the time you noticed it.

Olivia's tone was lighthearted. She clearly enjoyed the spectacle.

"Who helped me out?" Seraphina asked.

"Of course, it was Orion. With one command, everything disappeared in no time. He made sure things were handled instantly!"

As Seraphina entered the house, she opened her phone to check the news. Everything was wiped clean, as if nothing had ever happened. Calmly, she put her phone away. Just then, Ken approached her, his expression weary.

"Ken, what's wrong?"

Ken looked utterly drained as he replied, "I just received word from the doctor. Orion's condition has worsened."

Seraphina frowned slightly.

Worsened?

Ken glanced at her before heaving a heavy sigh.

"Someone posted pictures of you and Mr. Rockwell online, slandering you two for being in a relationship."

Seraphina looked up speechlessly. Ken's sighed seemed exaggerated.

"I already know."

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"Mr. Orion was furious. He spent money suppressing the news. He also worried you'd be upset, so he asked me not to tell you." Seraphina stared at Ken.

He couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to check on him?"

"You're impossible," Seraphina sighed, heading toward Orion's room.

Ken's eyes lit up. He quickly took out his phone to send a message to Orion.

Ms. Cross's coming back. Get ready now!

Seraphina approached the door to Orion's room and knocked.

No one answered the door.

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Just as she was about to leave, the door suddenly opened.

Orion stood there, pale, leaning on a cane, his lips devoid of any color.

He stood holding an IV drip bottle; his actions labored and strained.

Seraphina was momentarily shocked. Isn't it just a cold? Why did he look so weak?

Instinctively, she reached out to help him hold the IV bottle. The needle in his right hand was about to fall out, and blood was already starting to seep through.

His face was pallid and his lips tightly pressed together. For a brief moment, his eyes brightened upon seeing her.

"Seraphina, come in....

He took a few steps back and laid down on the bed.

She stood by the door, watching as he struggled to hang the IV bottle back on its hook. With a sigh she walked over and helped him.

Then she looked down at him.

"Mr. Orion, are you feeling any better?"

Orion's eyes flickered, and he managed a faint smile.

"Yes, much better. Did you catch a cold?"

Orion looked up, his face still pale, his voice raspy.

The moment Seraphina met his gaze, a faint sorrow seemed to linger in his eyes.

She took pity on him, and her heart softened.

"No," she replied.

Instinctively Seranhina's heart chinned a heat Vet che quickly composed herself and cat down in a chair

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opposite him.

Just then, Ken came in with a bowl of oatmeal. He looked deeply concerned as he saw Orion's frail state.

"Mr. Orion, Ms. Cross has been very worried about your health. When she heard your condition had worsened, she rushed over to check on you!" Seraphina frowned and glanced at Ken speechlessly..

The once somber atmosphere had now vanished completely.

Ken blinked, his expression urging her to play along and show some concern for the patient.

Seraphina pursed her lips, her gaze calm.

"Yes, I heard about it. Thank you for removing the news for me," she said.

"No problem."

Orion smiled, genuinely happy.