Ch. 336..340: Inherit Billions Chapter 336-340
Chapter 336
Seraphina could see the pain and tightly suppressed emotions reflected in Orion's eyes. For a moment, her heart ached. It was as if something was suffocating her. Lowering her gaze, she remained silent for a moment, then looked up with a smile.
"It's getting late. Thank you for bringing me here. I should head back now," she said, standing up and stepping toward the door.
"Seraphina!"
He called her name. He smiled faintly, though his face was pale.
"No matter what you say, I won't give up on you
Without saying another word, Seraphina left the party early, not bothering to greet anyone on her way
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Orion watched her walk away and narrowed his eyes. His body felt so tense that when he finally relaxed, he found himself drenched in sweat.
Seraphina greeted Wilson briefly but didn't bother to hail a cab. She decided to walk back to the hotel on her own.
It wasn't far, and she figured the cool night air might help clear her head a bit.
However, she hadn't gotten far before Wilson came running after her.
Seraphina was a bit surprised.
She asked, "Mr. Rockwell, isn't the party still going on?
Wilson smiled. Despite having run after her, he wasn't out of breath. He still looked dashing, his gentlemanly demeanor perfectly intact.
"It's fine. I couldn't just let a young lady walk back alone, could I?"
Young lady?
Seraphina paused for a moment and found the term rather pleasant.
She smiled, feeling more at ease.
"Well then, thank you for the trouble, Mr. Rockwell."
"It's my honor."
Wilson's handsome features were calm and collected as he smiled.
"Mr. Dros surely knows how to throw a memorable trip, but I believe this might be the last stop. Don't you think it's a bit of a shame, Ms. Cross?"
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Seraphina looked at him thoughtfully and smiled, "I think it's more of a shame when we aren't making
money.
Wilson nodded in agreement and said, "True"
They were both businesspeople, after all.
The two of them walked together under the darkening sky, the faint glow of neon lights flickering in the distance.
Seraphina squinted slightly, enjoying the gentle breeze that brushed against her. It was incredibly soothing. Beside her. Wilson noticed her relaxed state, and a soft look appeared in his eyes.
""Ms. Cross."
"Hmm?"
"Have you ever considered starting a new relationship: With me?"
The moment Wilson proposed the idea, the atmosphere between them instantly dissolved into a heavy silence.
The lingering quiet mingled with the breeze.
Seraphina stopped walking, not saying a word.
Wilson waited a few seconds, but when no response came, he smiled. He wasn't about to let the moment get too awkward.
"You didn't hear it wrong, and I'm not taking it back," he said, his tone relaxed but sincere.
"As I've previously mentioned, I'm open to acting as your boyfriend' when interacting with Mr. Dros or anyone else. That wasn't just a polite offer, Ms. Cross-that was my personal desire."
Wilson's smile was just the right amount of playful yet respectful.
Seraphina's eyes flickered with confusion, a bit lost.
"Did something I do give you the wrong impression? I didn't mean to ..."
"I know. You aren't the type to stir up trouble and unnecessary drama. But I saw an opportunity and thought maybe just maybe I'd have a chance to win your favor. I differ from Mr. Dros, who employs aggressive and flashy tactics. But I am serious about this." With the earnest look in Wilson's eyes and genuine expression, Seraphina froze for a moment.
She raised her head, staring at him in wonder. The nightlights cast long shadows around them.
His sincerity and humility stirred something warm inside her.
Being with him, perhaps their equally powerful backgrounds would lead to a win-win situation. Perhaps Wilson was force that even Orion couldn't stop.
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on her.
But she didn't want to use herself as a bargaining chip, or manipulate Wilson
to make Orion give up
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That wouldn't be fair to him either.
After a few seconds of quiet reflection, her expression remained calm as she
"Mr. Rockwell, I really appreciate your proposal."
"Ms. Cross," Wilson cut her off gently, "Don't reject me now. I'm not asking for an answer right away. I just wanted you to know how I feel and that I plan to pursue you."
His eyes sparkled with a slight hint of amusement. His clear eyes were reflecting the million clear, shining stars in the nightsky.
Seraphina felt her heart tremble slightly before she quickly composed herself again. She gave a polite, somewhat distant smile.
"Mr. Rockwell, business is business. Let's not get too emotional over personal matters, okay?
She didn't want any failed romantic pursuit to get in the way of her business deals.
Wilson couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head slightly in amusement.
"Of course, business comes first."
Seraphina wholeheartedly agreed. 'Business first!"
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Humiliation
After reaching an agreement, the weight on Seraphina heart lifted.
She didn't feel even the slightest bit of joy despite receiving confessions from two elite men in a single evening.
Back at the hotel, Seraphina began packing her things.
She was getting ready to return home the next day. Emeris had agreed as well.
The next morning, little Dani showed up at her door, still in his pajamas.
His soft and chubby appearance made anyone's heart melt.
As soon as he heard that Seraphina was leaving, he insisted on taking the same flight as her. No one could convince him otherwise.
Wilson dropped Dani off with them and flew out alone because he had an urgent obligation to attend to.
Whether it was intentional or not, no one knew.
Either way, Seraphina was relieved not to see Wilson that morning. After his sudden confession the night before, running into him today would've made things uncomfortable.
Orion had arranged the plane. Naturally, he was coming along. He was already waiting in the hotel lobby.
Sitting on the couch, his face was cold and stern, with an air of authority that kept people at a distance.
Meanwhile, Ken stood upright beside him, holding a leash attached to a husky.
What's going on?
Seraphina gave a polite nod in greeting, her expression carefully neutral.
Orion stood up without any change in his cold demeanor. He said, "Let's go."
Seraphina glanced at the husky Ken was holding and asked, "Ken, what's with the dog?"
Ken explained, "It belongs to Mr. Brown. He asked me to bring it back with us. If you don't like it, we can leave it here."
The husky, tongue hanging out, gawked up stupidly at Ken as if it understood the conversation. It seemed shocking at his remark..
Little Dani stared at the dog, which was as tall as him, thinking how stupid and ugly it looked.
"You can't bring pets on a plane!" Dani exclaimed.
Orion looked at him and grinned, "Oh!" You can do that on your own plane."
Dani paused for a to happen.
moment, suddenly feeling a little overwhelmed. There was no way he could allow that
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"When we return, Ms. Lovely. I'll give you a gold-covered, jewel-encrusted plane!"
There was no way he'd let Mr. Wicked win her over!
Seraphina's smile froze slightly as she looked at little Dani.
She rejected. That's not necessary. I don't even like planes."
Dani sighed in disappointment. However, it was yet another day in which he had failed to give her a gift.
As they all walked out of the hotel, the husky suddenly barked.
"Wool!"
At the same time, Seraphina noticed a woman standing outside the hotel doors, shivering in the cold.
She looked familiar. It was Lucinda..
She was still wearing Lucius's jacket, though her dress had dried. The early morning chill made her seem even more fragile.
The husky sniffed Lucius's jacket. Apparently, it thought Lucius had arrived.
Realizing it wasn't him, the dog lazily trotted back behind Ken.
Lucinda's eyes lit up when she saw Orion, and she started to approach him. Yet, she hesitated when she noticed the others. Her steps faltered, and she seemed to retreat. Seraphina's gaze flickered with understanding. It seemed Clarke was determined to push this daughter of/ his toward Orion.
Emeris didn't know who Lucinda was, but frowned slightly.
He asked, "And who might this be?"
Orion's eyes grew colder, a hint of frost crossing his features,
Lucinda looked up at Orion with wounded eyes, as if struggling to find the right words.
She explained, "Mr. Orion, Mr. Ramona invited me to visit your family. He suggested I travel with you.
Orion's expression darkened, while Emeris seemed deep in thought.
Shortly after, Seraphina smiled and said, "Well, what a coincidence. Lertier come along, then."
Without waiting for a response, Seraphina took little Dani's hand and headed for the car.
Emeris followed without a word.
Orion walked a few steps ahead, expressionless, as Lucinda happily followed. Suddenly, Orion came to a halt.
His voice was chilling as he spoke to Ken.
"Tell the hotel to hook her a
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Ken's voice was low and respectful, "Yes, Mr. Dros."
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Lucinda froze in place, her entire body stiffening as though the blood had drained from her veins.
She felt as though someone had slapped her across the face, publicly humiliating her. Lucianda was utterly embarrassed.
Seraphina could fly on his private jet
But me? I only deserve a flight ticket.
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Ken made a call to the hotel manager. Once the manager rushed over, Ken glanced at Lucinda.
"Book a flight for this lady," he said, quickly hopping into the car and leaving.
On the plane, Seraphina and Emeris were discussing business matters, seated face to face.
Ken was taking care of the husky.
Meanwhile, Orion had to sit opposite little Dani.
The flight attendant politely served Orion a cup of coffee and gave little Dani a glass of milk. She couldn't help but glance at Dani a few more times and compliment, "What an adorable little boy!" Dani frowned in displeasure and snapped, "We're both men; why do I get milk?*
The quick-witted little boy's eyes gleamed as he glanced at Seraphina, who had nothing in front of her. Dani cleared his throat, mimicking an adult
"Give me a cup of coffee, I'll take it to Ms. Lovely"
His maid had once mentioned that girls, like herself, had a fondness for sweet things.
Orion raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Don't put too much sugar in it; she doesn't like her coffee sweet."
Little Dani huffed in defiance and said, "Bring me the sugar jar! I'll do it myself!"
He didn't trust the people on Orion's plane.
What if they skimped on sugar and made Seraphina drink bitter coffee?
The flight attendant brought over a cup of coffee and ajar of sugar.
Orion let out a meaningful smirk and teased, "Just dont add too much sugar, Ms. Lovely really doesn't like
it too sweet."
Dani pouted, not believing him for a second. He deliberately went against Orion's words, thinking, Seraphina must love sweet things.
Without hesitation, he scooped spoonful after spoon of sugar into the coffee until it was nearly overflowing. He stopped when he was satisfied with his work. Undoubtedly, Ms. Lovely would sense my affection for her now!
Orion raised an eyebrow, watching him with amusement, making no attempt to stop him.
Slowly, he took a sip of his own bitter coffee. Oh, this is delicious!
Little Dani jumped off the chair and carefully carried the overly sweetened coffee to Seraphina.
"Ms. Lovely, I made this special coffee just for you. Only you can drink it in the whole world!" Dani said proudly.
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drink this one a bit later."
Little Dani was pleased with the answer. He nodded and skipped back happily.
Emeris reached over and asked, "I'm thirsty. Let me have it?"
Of course, Seraphina didn't refuse.
As Emeris took a sip of the coffee with great anticipation, he instantly spat it out.
Surprised, Seraphina handed him a napkin and asked, "Dad, are you alright?"
Emeris gave little Dani a complicated look, then glanced at his daughter with a hesitant expression.
I'm fine. I just remembered I need to watch my blood sugar."
One more sip of that, and he might not survive the flight.
Little Dani seemed so smart, but was the boy actually a bit of a fool?
Seraphina called for the flight attendant to clean up. Orion and Dani watched the scene unfold-one gloating, the other gritting his teeth in frustration.
Dani realized he'd been duped, feeling as though he had been tricked, with no way to express his grievances.
"Picking on kids, Mr. Wicked is so mean!" Dani muttered in anger.
Orion smiled mischievously and deliberately taunted him.
"We're all men here, right? So, who's the kid now?
Dani snorted heavily and turned away, refusing to look at him.
When he inherits his fortune, he will make sure Orion is under his thumb. He vowed to trample him.
The plane landed.
Orion dropped off Seraphina and Emeris home before heading to the Dros Mansion.
Ramona, almost as if expecting his return, was waiting for him at home.
Theresa looked particularly cheerful. She felt a sense of relief now that Ramona had finally come to his senses. He was willing to give up on Seraphina and the backing of the Crosses, which meant she no longer had to endure humiliation. Any woman who married into their family, except for Seraphina, would be easily handled by her. Only Seraphina was untouchable.
This time, Orion had gone all out for Seraphina, putting the company's affairs aside just to accompany her on a trip. It infuriated Ramona. He had finally made up his mind to let go of any hopes involving the Crosses.
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When Orion entered the house, he found Theresa in the living room. She was speaking softly with another woman.
To his surprise, it was Lucinda.
It appeared that she had also just arrived. Upon seeing Orion, she stood up nervously.
""Mr. Dros, you're home?"
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Theresa was quite pleased with Lucinda-gentle, mild tempered, and simple to control. Orion frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"
Lucinda freezes awkwardly. Theresa was playfully scolding her son from the side.
She smiled and explained. "I invited Lucinda over. After all, our families have been working together for a long time; we should have had more interaction long ago. Lucinda's here to relax and might stay for a few days. Orion, you should show her around and make sure she has fun."
Orion said nothing. When he lifted his head, he saw Ramona standing on the second-floor railing. watching him.
"Come upstairs for a talk."
In the study, Ramona sat behind his desk. The old man's expression was cold and stern.
"I had made my intention very clear over the phone," Romano said.
"I disagree," Orion replied bluntly.
Ramona's face darkened. He insisted, "Seraphina-if it weren't for the Crosses behind her, I wouldn't have agreed to you two getting back together. And now, even after you nearly sacrificed your life for her, she remains unmoving! What about our family reputation!" The study fell into a heavy, oppressive silence, cold and terrifying.
Orion didn't back down. His gaze was cold and resolute
"Our family reputation is less important than Seraphina."
"What did you say?"
Ramona's voice rose, shaking with fury. His breathing quickened, and his expression contorted in rage.
Orion's eyes were sharp, dark as night.
"If it's not Seraphina, then it won't be anyone. That woman out there will never replace her, and she doesn't deserve to be compared to Seraphina." Bang!
In anger, Ramona threw an ashtray from the desk at his grandson.
But Orion didn't flinch. The ashtray hit him hard on the forehead and blood began to stream down.
Ramona panicked for a moment, but seeing how unmoved Orion was, the old man grew both anxious and even angrier.
His grandson had done all this for that woman!
Orion staggered slightly but steadied himself. He casually wiped the blood from the wound and gave
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"If I can't make the call on my own marriage, then you should find someone else you can control."
With his current status, he could easily build a new empire of his own.
After that, he quietly left in a cold and composed manner.
Orion's reply was harsh, but his stance was clear.
He would fall out with the family if he had to.
Ramona stared at his retreating figure, his face twisting with anger. The most promising heir of the Droses. -daring to risk it all for a woman?
When Orion came downstairs, Theresa believed Ramona had made his intentions clear and that Orion wouldn't disregard them.
"Orion, why don't you stay here for a few days? You can show Lucinda around."
Lucinda stood on the side. She was a little tense. Lucinda tried to imitate Fiona, striving to appear graceful and ladylike, but she couldn't quite pull it off. Orion glanced at her, said nothing, and walked straight out the door.
Unwilling to let things slide, Theresa called after him again. "Orion, are you going to ignore your grandfather's words too?"
Orion stopped in his tracks and asked, "Do you still want to see Hannah?"
The air turned frigid.
Theresa's expression darkened. Her own son was using her daughter to warn her?
Despite not fully understanding what they meant, Lucinda could sense the tension.
She quickly stepped forward to ease the situation.
"Mrs. Dros, Mr. Orion is very busy. I can explore on my own. There's no need to trouble him."
Theresa forced a smile and patted her hand. She said, "You're so considerate."
Orion said nothing and left without looking back.
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Invitation
For several days, Seraphina hadn't seen Orion.
Her excuse? The workload at the company had piled up and needed her attention.
Not seeing Orion for a few days actually made Seraphina feel much more relaxed.
Apart from going to the office, she spent her time shopping and sipping tea with Olivia and Sarah. Even Hansen would join in now and then, bringing along some fun. It almost felt like the carefree life she used to have comfortable and fulfilling.
Scrolling through her social media, Seraphina noticed people sharing different parts of their lives. Emeris was always posting healthy living tips, while Olivia and Sarah kept up the elegant socialite vibe, sharing photos of their outfits, bags, and occasionally complaining about the dull yet luxurious life they led before returning to their entrepreneurial escapades and squandering money away.
But something was off with Hansen. The usual social butterfly had suddenly changed his style. His latest post?
"Reforming agriculture! Carrots, cabbage, and potatoes. The local mountain produce isn't selling well. Anyone interested in pre-ordering, please help spread the word."
Seraphina stared at the post for a moment before chuckling. She thought about it and shared it on her page to help.
Moments later, Olivia messaged her privately. "He's crazy, and you're following suits too?"
Seraphina replied, "Just helping him out."
As they exchanged messages, a notification popped up. Someone had replied to her post.
Ken wrote, "Mr. Dros has placed an order for two tons. Payment ready anytime."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow. She was amused. Just as she was about to ask Hansen if two tons were enough, she saw another reply from Wilson.
"If there's anything left, no matter how much, I'll take it all."
Haha! Impressive.
When Hansen found out, he nearly jumped with excitement. The order was precisely four tons, split equally between the two buyers.
He called Seraphina immediately and asked, "You have to come to the celebration party tonight, and make sure to bring those two CEOs for the contract signing and settle the payment. I'm counting on you." Seraphina barely had time to decline before the line went dead. She instantly regretted getting involved in the first place. All she could do now was check with Orion and Wilson to see if they had time.
To her surprise, both of them, despite their busy schedules, eagerly accepted the invitation.
Ever since Orion had recovered from his illness, he seemed to have developed a fondness for walking with a cane. With it, he had a stately, old-world charm, looking more composed and refined than ever.
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Wilson, as usual, was the picture of grace and elegance
Seraphina hadn't expected the celebration party to be filled with so many political and business bigwigs. It wasn't the kind of gathering that just anyone could attend.
Hansen was all smiles as he mingled with the crowd. When he saw Seraphina arrive, he hurried over greeted her. "Oh, my lucky charm."
Seraphina smiled back proudly and nodded to the people around her. Then, raising an eyebrow, she teased. "Hansen, since when are you in the agriculture business?"
He leaned in closer and whispered, "Just get lucky this tine! I didn't expect to run into you all-it's thanks
to you!"
Otherwise, he might have had to pay for his bold claims out of his own pocket.
Both CEOs took their seats. The contract signing was a swift but solemn affair with no unnecessary delays.
However, Hansen remained the star of the evening. He had organized the entire event. Naturally, all eyes were on him.
Seraphina sat beside him, as dazzling as always.
The two were soon surrounded, sharing laughs and light conversation, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Meanwhile, other guests were flocking to the two prominent figures in the room, eager to curry favor. Wilson and Orion were far more popular compared with Seraphina and Hansen.
Midway through the evening, Seraphina noticed Orion walking toward her, leaning on his cane.
She frowned and took a few steps forward.
"Mr. Dros, if you're feeling unwell, you could have sent someone to attend on your behalf." Orion's expression softened.
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"I wanted to ask you personally," he said, his voice steady. "Next week, my family is holding a banquet. Will you come?"
Seraphina paused for a moment and smiled slightly.
"That wouldn't be appropriate. Lucinda came all the way here for your sake, didn't she? If I show up, your family will see me as the enemy." Though, she thought, they already did.
Orion's eyes darkened at the mention of Lucinda, his expression instantly souring
Avexpected, Seraphina had seen through his family plans long ago. How could someone as sharp as her not realize what they were up to?
"No one could replace you. It doesn't matter what others think," Orion said firmly. "No one decides for me."
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tone was a little stiff but there was no mistaking the resolve in his eves.
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