Ch. 341..345: Inherit Billions Chapter 341-345

Chapter 341

The New Intern

Seraphina lowered her head and smiled nonchalantly,

if nothing mattered.

"Let's leave it at that. Our families have only just started to ease the tension between them. If we keep pushing the limits, it may be beyond repair. We should focus on our mutual interests. Don't you agree, Mr. Dros?" They were businessmen, after all-profits always came first.

Orion's breathing hitched slightly, a faint trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

He wanted to talk about feelings, but all she cared about was mon

money.

III deal with it as soon as possible," Orion muttered.

The longer the delay, the more conspicuous it became

Seraphina simply smiled and said nothing. At that moment, Hansen approached, holding a wine glass, casting a curious glance at Orion.

"Mr. 1

Dros, thank you. But I can't help but wonder-what made you offer a helping hand?"

Orion's personality wasn't the type to do charity without an ulterior motive.

His voice was cold and deep. "I do it for Seraphina. Do you think I would do that for your sake?"

Hansen raised his eyebrows, unsurprised by the answer.

His sharp eyes caught sight of Wilson on the other side of the room, poised and courteous. Hansen quickly greeted him.

"Mr. Rockwell, it's truly an honor. Thank you for your timely assistance. However, I'm curious to know what motivated you to lend a hand."

Seraphina shot Hansen a warning glance, signaling him not to stir up trouble.

Hansen ignored her completely and disregarded the warning.

Orion's gaze swept across them both before settling on Wilson.

Wilson smiled faintly and, after a brief pause, spoke, "Helping those in need-it's only natural, isn't it? As businessmen, we have a duty and responsibility to contribute to charitable causes. Mr. Colombo, the more opportunities like this, the better. Count me in." Hansen stood there, dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning. He was rendered speechless.

Even Seraphina was stunned with the response. Her eyes were now filled with admiration. Orion, however, turned his head in disbelief. "Ha, hypocrite," he muttered under his breath.

The party ended, and everyone went their separate ways.

Hansen hitched a ride with Seraphina, giving Wilson multiple thumbs-up along the way home.

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"That man is on a whole different level from us mere mortals

Seraphina nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, the research project at Glant Group was progressing smoothly. In just a few days, new results had emerged.

Billy Poe, the project such a large project by himself. He suggested to Seraphina that they bring in additional help

tant at Giant Group, found it overwhelming to manag

Seraphina agreed.

After all, the project had reached a more advanced stage, and its complexity far exceeded the early phases

Two days later. Thomas handed Seraphina a list of new employees.

Glancing at the list, Thomas hesitated before saying. These are graduates from prestigious universities. You can choose one."

Seraphina casually picked up the stack of resumes and asked, "Who's the most outstanding?"

Thomas didn't answer directly but instead reminded her. There's someone in here you wouldn't expect

Raising an eyebrow, Seraphina's curiosity piqued. She flipped through a few

pages

Abruptly, her hand froze as she recognized a familiar face. Her smile stiffened.

What the hell?

Thomas coughed lightly and explained, "Lucinda Corcker, the daughter of the Chairman of Corcker Group"

Seraphina frowned and skimmed through Lucinda's resume. The resume was unimpressive-it listed an average university with no international ranking. Such qualifications shouldn't have even crossed her desk. Thomas explained, "I heard that Mr. Corcker personally contacted HR, which is how her resume made here. But in the end, the final decision is still ours."

Seraphina's gaze flickered with a hint of amusement. She scoffed and tapped her fingers lightly on the table.

So, Lucinda was ready to play the long game?

Or perhaps she wanted to infiltrate the Crosses on purpose?

Whatever it was, it had piqued Seraphina's interest and curiosity.

With a faint smirk, she declared, "She's the one. Send her to assist Billy."

Thomas nodded and said, "Understand."

 

Chapter 342

The Princess and the Cinderella

At Giant Group.

Seraphina received a message from Aiden inviting her to attend a project meeting to discuss the next steps of the project.

Simultaneously, Lucinda received her job notification.

She temporarily stayed in a high-end residential area not far from Dros Group, with excellent facilities and a quiet, elegant environment,

However, the place where she was informed to report wasn't Cross Group but Giant Group.

Thomas was the one who organized it

When Seraphina arrived at Giant Group, Aiden was already waiting at the entrance. As the heiress of such a prestigious family, her arrival couldn't be handled carelessly. Seraphina walked in with an air of grace. Aiden greeted her with a smile.

"Ms. Cross, you're right on time."

Seraphina replied, "Punctuality is a habit of mine

and chatted as they entered the elevator, where they ran into Thomas, who was carrying

The two laughed some materials with Lucinda in tow.

Thomas stopped and respectfully bows. He introduced, "Ms. Cross, this is our new employee."

Lucinda didn't greet Seraphina. She stood there, staring at the elegantly poised Seraphina, hoping the woman would notice her.

But Seraphina didn't.

She didn't seem to care what Thomas said or who he introduced.

She merely nodded slightly, her steps not faltering in the slightest, and she maintained a calm smile. She didn't give Lucianda as much as a glance as she followed Aiden into the meeting room. Lucinda's hands clenched slightly as she watched her leave.

She was under the impression that, this was her first time she encountered Seraphina, but she knew it

wasn't.

The woman before her was flawless in every way, yet nothing about her was overly emphasized. Her calm, indifferent elegance, exuding a subtle arrogance, was something Lucinda could never hope to reach or imitate in her lifetime.

"Let's go, Lucinda. Three cups of coffee-two without sugar or milk, and one with milk but no sugar, Thomas instructed coolly.

Lucinda nodded and headed to the break room.

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family business, Fiona could navigate the socialite circles with case. Even Clarke couldn't stop praising his eldest daughter.

He catered to Fiona's feelings so much that he was willing to never acknowledge Lucinda as his daughter. If it weren't for their need for an unmarried daughter for an arranged marriage, she would've been left to rot in that cramped, outdated apartment forever. Lucinda carried the tray of coffee into the meeting room.

The moment she opened the door, she saw Orion talking and laughing with Aiden. His demeanor was calm and composed. However, when his gaze fell on Seraphina, it softened in an unmistakable way.

It was a stark contrast to the disgust and coldness he displayed towards Lucinda. It was the kind of gentleness that could make someone drown in it.

Those three people seemed to exist in a distant world, one that ordinary people couldn't touch.

Orion looked up and noticed Lucinda. His expression immediately darkened.

Lucinda pretended not to notice and quietly walked in, placing the coffee on the table. "Please, enjoy your coffee.

Upon hearing the voice, Seraphina calmly turned her head but remained silent. It was Orion's icy voice, that broke the silence.

"What are you doing here?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Aiden. This was Aiden's territory-why was this woman here?

Aiden shrugged innocently. Then, a sudden realization dawned on him, prompting him to respond, "She's likely the new assistant that Cross Group sent over. Billy's department needed an extra hand, right?" He looked to Seraphina for confirmation.

Seraphina fell silent for a moment before nodding. Her eyes then fell on Lucinda and she asked in a serious tone, "Now that you've started on your new job, make sure you adapt quickly. Don't let your background interfere with the company's work." Lucinda immediately tensed up. She hadn't expected such a response from Seraphina.

It was calm, composed, and had an air of superiority

Her words were simple but felt both like an acceptance of her presence and a warning at the same time.

Lucinda nodded, suppressing the turmoil inside her.

"Understood, Ms. Cross."

She knew very well that with her qualifications and abilities, she shouldn't have even gotten this assistant position. Her father had pulled strings for her.

The goal is to draw her nearer to Orion's group and encourage her to exert every effort to emulate this

woman.

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Creating an Opportunity For You

Orion furrowed his brow, his gaze sharp as ice. His face was calm and emotionless, yet his entire demeanor radiated discomfort.

He stared intently at Seraphina, trying to discern something from her expression.

It didn't make sense.

The Cross Group and Corcker Group had no dealings with each other.

Could this really be a pure confidence?

Lucinda eagerly handed the two men their cups of black coffee and gave Seraphina her cup Then, she stepped aside to prepare the minutes for the meeting. with milk.

Seraphina took a small sip of her coffee before placing it to the side, untouched for the rest of the meeting

Lucinda's performance as an assistant left much to be desired. She hadn't asked any of them about their coffee preferences beforehand.

Still, Seraphina chose not to criticize her. It was the girl's first day, after all, and Seraphina decided to give her some leeway.

After briefly touching on work-related topics, the two men wisely chose not to continue. Seraphina shifted the topic of the conversation "Justin's play is opening tonight. Are you guys coming!

"Of course," Aiden said, his tongue clicking Justin's plays are almost impossible to get tickets for. Can I bring a plus one? "Just one, Seraphina replied.

"Ill go as well," Orion's voice rang out, crisp and clear.

Seraphina nodded, casually gathering her things. She declared, "Let's wrap it up. I'll be leaving now."

As she stood up and began to head out, Aiden called after her. "Want to grab lunch together?"

"No, thanks." She declined directly.

On her way out, she glanced at Lucinda and said, "Thomas is going on a business trip, so you'll be coming with me tonight."

She didn't mind giving the poor woman a chance.

After all, it would benefit both Orion and herself.

Lucinda couldn't help but sneak a glance at Orion, her heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and caution. "Yes, Ms. Cross, she replied eagerly. There were always countless opportunities laid before her, and sooner or later, Orion would see her.

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the room.

Now, the grand and imposing conference room only had Orion and Aiden remaining.

Aiden glanced at Orion's expression and couldn't help but laugh, a hint of gloating lacing his tone.

"Mr. Dros, I thought your trip was going well. Seems like there were some bumps along the way."

Orion's cold stare pierced him like a dagger, his face devoid of warmth.

"Curiosity killed the cat, he warned icily.

Aiden choked on his words for a moment but recovered with a soft chuckle. He clicked his tongue, standing up and shaking his head.

"Do you think Ms. Cross keeps that little assistant around on purpose or was it just a coincidence?"

Aiden's question struck a chord with Orion, though he wouldn't let it show. He, too, was curious.

His expression remained calm as he glanced up and asked, "Why don't you ask her yourself?"

Aiden wasn't surprised by the lack of response, nor was he disappointed.

After all, not many people had the privilege of seeing Orion lose his cool. To think he would allow anyone to witness him falter? Not a chance. Orion stood up, leaning on his cane. He limped out of the room, radiating the same aloof aura that warned others to stay away.

Once outside the conference room, he walked toward the elevator but didn't get in.

Lucinda, ever eager, rushed forward to press the elevator button for him. "Mr. Dros... she began, hoping he would notice her. Orion said nothing.

The elevator arrived, and no one got off.

"Where's Ms. Cross?" He asked, his tone indifferent, as though speaking to a mere subordinate.

Lucinda's face stiffened, but she pointed to the office nearby.

"She's in the office."

Orion didn't say another word, simply heading towards the office and waiting for Seraphina to emerge.

Lucinda lowered her gaze, hiding her disappointment as she made her way to the pantry. After that, she returned with a cup of coffee. Orion frowned.

"You're not my assistant," he said bluntly, reminding her of her place.

Lucinda bit her lip, her tone soft and sweet, tinged with a desire to please.

Creating an Opportunity For Your

"Mr. Dros, this is my first time attending a play premiere. Is there anything I should be mindful of?"

"You don't need to worry about that," Orion replied coldly.

After all, she was just an assistant-what could she possibly need to prepare for?

Lucinda's smile faltered awkwardly.

Chapter 344

Lucinda's Scheme

Seraphina held a ticket for the front row.

She wore a light-colored gown as she stepped out of the car. Although the style was conservative, it complemented her tall and slender figure, highlighting her curves. Paired with high heels, she exuded a bright and remarkable aura.

Thomas had picked up the dress from the designer's studio earlier and handed it to her through Lucinda.

Reporters and fans crowded the streets outside, leaving no space for movement

All of them were here for Justin.

Just as Seraphina stepped down from the car, her foot slipped unexpectedly, causing her to stumble.

The camera flashes in rapid succession. If she continued, her clumsy moment would undoubtedly make tomorrow's headlines.

Cursing under her breath, Seraphina swiftly retreated back into the car.

Lucinda, looking puzzled, asked, "What's wrong, Ms. Cross?"

"The heel broke. Find me another pair of shoes," Seraphina replied.

Lucinda quickly offered, "I have a spare pair that should fit. Ms. Cross, why not try these?"

Seraphina looked at her silently for a moment.

Lucinda maintained a stiff but careful smile.

"Alright. Thanks," Seraphina said eventually.

The spare high heels were brand new. Despite not being from a renowned brand, they were still acceptable

As soon as she stepped out again, countless camera flashes greeted her, more intense than a celebrity walking the red carpet.

Seraphina maintained her composed demeanor and smile. But halfway through her walk, the strap of the new heels suddenly came loose and snapped. Reflexively, she bent down to pick it up, but she immediately felt a chill run down her spine.

Crap! The zipper of her dress had come undone.

It wasn't freezing, but the night air was noticeably cooler than during the day.

The realization hit her like a shockwave; her whole body stiffened.

Everything seemed to be falling apart quickly, from the shoes to the dress.

This had never happened before.

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Both the shoes and the dress came from renowned designers known for their quality. There was no way these items should malfunction like this. Someone was sabotaging her!

Between the time the dress and shoes arrived and the moment she put them on, only Thomas and Lucinda had touched them.

Thomas had no reason to undermine her, but Lucinda...

Could the girl genuinely want to humiliate her in front of the public, hoping that Orion would lose

interest in her?

hat a pathetic move! Completely unnecessary!

Seraphina sneered inwardly,

She had graciously given Lucinda opportunities, but she was too eager to move toward her.

As the camera flashes continued, all Seraphina had to do was straighten up, and someone would undoubtedly notice the malfunction with her dress.

She could already feel the cold air creeping up her back, penetrating every pore.

The reporters were starting to sense something was off with her movements.

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina braced herself for the inevitable wave of mockery.

There was no escaping it-she would have to take the blow.

Just as she gritted her teeth and began to straighten up, a tall, slender figure suddenly loomed over her. She felt a black suit gently drape over her, enveloping her completely. Warmth and comfort enveloped her.

Startled, Seraphina looked up to see Wilson standing there, looking down at her. She was stunned.

Wilson smiled, calm and unshaken by the camera flashes. He made no inappropriate moves, only acting as if he was concerned about her being cold.

Everyone turned their attention to him, recognizing him as the subject of recent rumors.

The crowd grew more excited, cameras flashing with renewed vigor.

"Ms, Cross, is he your new boyfriend?*

"Are you two together?"

"Mr. Dros will be attending the event today as well. Do you have anything to say to him?"

"Did you two plan to attend, the event together? Could you introduce this gentleman?"

Countless muestions enunted around them but it all felt distant to Seranhim like noise from another

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world.

All she could see was Wilson's gentle smile, like a tranquil spring, calming the anxiety that had been gnawing at her heart.

Without a word, Wilson merely smiled for the cameras before guiding her into the theater.

As they arrived at the temporary lounge area inside the theater, away from the cameras' prying gaze, Seraphina finally exhaled with relief. Wilson's gaze fell on her shoes. His expression turned serious.

He kneeled down beside her and removed her shoes.

"These shoes don't match your dress," he said firmly.

The dress was a custom-designed, high-end piece, but the shoes were just an ordinary, mass-produced pair.

Just as he raised his gaze, Seraphina lowered hers.

Their eyes locked for a moment, freezing both in place.

"What are you two doing?"

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Sometimes Love Means Letting Go

From Orion's perspective, the scene looked almost like a proposal: one sitting and one kneeling. But the way Wilson was helping Seraphina put on her shoes was far from romantic. Instead, it made Orion uncomfortable, as if they were some passionate couple His expression turned ice-cold, and his gaze sharpened with a biting chill as he glared at Wilson.

Wilson had overheard the commotion, but he nonchalantly finished putting Seraphina's shoe on and straightened up.

"Ms. Cross, you should change into another pair of shoes. Why don't you head to the lounge upstairs and

wait?"

Seraphina thanked him casually. Then she stood up and sent a message to Justin to prepare new clothes and shoes for her.

In a situation like this, Justin was the only one she could count on.

Orion walked over, his expression cold and severe, his gaze fixed intensely on Wilson.

Someone coveting what was his stirred a deep sense of possessiveness in him-a dangerous threat looming ever closer. They had driven him to the brink of madness.

"What were you two just doing?" he asked again, his voice low and icy, dripping with gloom.

Orion found it particularly offensive that Seraphina was still wearing Wilson's jacket.

His gaze flickered slightly, and emotions barely held in check.

Seraphina walked past him but paused briefly when she reached his side. In a low voice, she spoke, "I don't need to explain myself to you, do I?"

She was upset with Orion's overstepping-he should remember his place.

Besides, if this mess was Lucinda's doing, her target was Orion, not her.

If he hadn't caused this trouble in the first place, she wouldn't have almost embarrassed herself earlier!

Without waiting for his reaction, she headed upstairs to wait for Justin.

Orion's face darkened; his gaze grew dim.

Wilson stepped closer with a faint smile, but there was no emotion behind it.

"Mr-Dros, sometimes love means letting go. There are things that cannot be forced."

Orion's eyes narrowed slightly, cold and sharp.

"Whether I let go or not, she's still my woman. No one else has the right to touch her."

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Outside, the reporters and fans had no idea of the brewing storm inside If they knew, it would have

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Upstairs in the lounge.

Finished

Upstairs, in the lounge, Justin arrived carrying clothes and shoes. He was irritated with his troublesome sister, but his movements were swift and precise, wasting no time.

"I called the sponsor and found you some clothes. You have to make do for now, but didn't your custom-made outfits for this event?"

Seraphina breathed a sigh of relief and shrugged off Wilson's jacket, turning her back to him.

"Look!"

have

The zipper at the back of her dress was broken, revealing much of her back. Though the exposed skin was sensual and appealing, it didn't fit the conservative style the dress was supposed to have. Instead, it looked awkwardly mismatched. Justin's expression shifted several times, and his brows furrowed.

"Dammit! Who the hell did this? What was Thomas even doing?"

He was livid. It was clearly sabotage.

Seraphina calmly picked up the clothes he had tossed aside and walked into the inner room.

"It wasn't Thomas. It was someone else," she said quietly,

"Who is it? I'll tear them apart!"

Justin was furious. Anyone daring to mess with Seraphina was as good as dead in his eyes. Seraphina chuckled softly, closing the door behind her. "I'll handle it. You can go now."

Still fuming, Justin stormed out.

Seraphina changed into the new clothes-a black gown with a cold, elegant grace. The high heels were also from one of her favorite brands and styles. She sighed with relief but couldn't shake off the earlier incident. She picked up her phone and called Lucinda.

"Where are you? You're my personal assistant. Why weren't you by my side? Get here immediately."

Lucinda responded, "Apologies, ma'am. I was in the restroom. I'll be there right away."

Seraphina took a deep breath. When she stepped out, she saw Justin's assistant, Demi Pauley, waiting at the

door.

"Ms. Seraphina, Mr. Justin is worried about you being alone. He asked me to stick with you tonight."

That worked out perfectly-she needed more hands.

Seraphina smiled and said, "Great. Can you wait here for Lucinda? I need to talk to her when she gets bere

Demi nodded briskly and aereed. "No problem Ms Secanhina

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Seraphina glanced at her watch and said, "It's about time. I'm heading downstairs"

Finished

With a calm smile, Seraphina made her way downstairs She wasn't someone who let things slide easily.