Ch. 391..395: Inherit Billions Chapter 391-395
Chapter 391 Do I Owe You for Your Services?
Orion felt a wave of irritation wash over him and downed a few more drinks, trying to shake the feeling.
A young couple, still in the honeymoon phase of their relationship, sat at the same table, lost in their own little world. Their subtle touches and shared glances caught the eye of everyone around them, sparking envy among the singles. Orion glanced at Seraphina. He noticed her gaze lingered on a dish of sizzling prawns in front of her, but she hadn't touched it.
Without giving it any thought, he reached for his fork and picked up a shrimp. Then, he meticulously peeled the shrimp, discarding the shell and even removing the sand vein.
Everyone at the table watched with silent curiosity. So, Mr. Dros likes shrimp.
But just as quickly as the thought formed, it dissolved. Orion extended the peeled shrimp toward Seraphina, holding it right by her lips.
The crowd was stunned.
Oh, it turns out Ms. Cross likes shrimp.
Seraphina glanced down, momentarily surprised, before casting a calm, indifferent look in his direction. She didn't take the shrimp, nor did she lean forward to accept his offer. Instead, she smiled softly, leaning back into her chair, putting more distance between herself, his hand, and the shrimp.
Across the table, Aiden observed the exchange with amusement. It reminded him of a recent Instagram post Orion had shared. Suddenly, everything clicked into place. There's no other woman in the world that Orion would peel shrimp for.
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Orion's hand froze in midair.
Everyone fell into a heavy silence, waiting for his response.
Seraphina's smile didn't falter, but it was cold.
""No, we didn't."
Aiden swallowed back the congratulations that had almost escaped his lips.
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He glanced at Orion, whose face had darkened. Aiden instantly regretted asking the question, wondering why he had to expose the delicate situation.
It was clear to everyone that Orion was deluding himself.
No one was more embarrassed than him at that moment.
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With a soft chuckle, Orion withdrew the shrimp, his expression unreadable as he looked at Seraphina. He tapped lightly against his chair.
Orion declared, "I'm working on it."
That's a bit too humble.
Everyone immediately grasped the complicated dynamic between the two.
"Mr. Dros, don't give up!"
"Yeah, we've got your back!"
Orion forced a faint smile, the alcohol starting to take effect. As he gazed at Seraphina's calm, composed demeanor, he couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness creeping in. He suddenly leaned in closer, his voice tinged with the slur of intoxication.
"We did spend the night together. Does that mean nothing to you?"
His voice, whispered, was loud enough for those nearby to hear.
Seraphina's previously calm demeanor cracked at the mention of that night, her annoyance bubbling to the surface.
Just thinking about the trouble he had caused her since then made her blood boil. There was something wrong with Orion's brain.
In all honesty, she should have broken his leg that night and abandoned him on the street.
Seraphina turned her head slightly, her gaze cool and detached. Though she hadn't touched a drop of alcohol, Orion couldn't shake the feeling that she appeared intoxicated. With a soft, attention-grabbing laugh, she broke the silence.
"It was just one night, right? Just for fun. You're not actually expecting me to pay you, are you?"
As she swirled the glass in her hand, her fingers were flawless, like a work of art.
If nothing had happened between them-even something they shared in bed-her response would have been the same.
He wanted people to misinterpret the situation?
Fine. This was her way of handling such a misunderstanding.
Yes, we spent the night together, but to me, you were nothing more than a hired boy toy.
The weight of her words was palpable and those who overheard the conversation wished they hadn't.
Those revelations were overwhelming, far too awkward for anyone to process.
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He realized he had made a terrible mistake by trying to mediate. Aiden found himself in a tough spot.
It was painfully clear that these two were like oil and water-utterly incompatible.
The meal ended with the food hardly tasting like anything to anyone, but thankfully, there were no awkward silences. The evening wrapped up smoothly, and everyone was seen off without incident. Aiden busied himself with making sure the guests were sent off properly, while Seraphina and Orion remained in the room alone.
Seraphina picked up her bag and was about to leave.
Orion called out to her. His eyes followed her graceful back as he fought to contain his restless emotions.
"Do you know the difference between me and Aiden?" he asked.
Seraphina didn't respond, but her silence was enough of an answer.
Orion stood up and moved toward her.
"He's been with his wife for eight years. They're about to have their second child."
His voice was low and raspy, his gaze intense as it bore into her.
Seraphina couldn't understand; she needed to know all about this.
"And I'm single," Orion continued, his words dripping with bitterness. "You should pay more attention to
me."
There was an unmistakable jealousy in his voice.
Seraphina pursed her lips, glancing at him with thinly veiled exasperation before walking away.
Orion had made his stance perfectly clear, and she found him all the more irritating for it.
Outside, the wind picked up, carrying with it a light drizzle.
As soon as Seraphina stepped out, her driver approached with an umbrella in hand.
She never drove herself to social events; even when she wasn't drinking, she would never drive.
After Seraphina left, Aiden returned after finishing seeing off the last of the guests. He found Orion still sitting there, unmoving, a cigarette now between his fingers.
Aiden approached, giving Orion a consoling pat on the shoulder.
"Buddy," he sighed. "The road ahead doesn't look like it's going to be easy."
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Orion took a drag from his cigarette. His demeanor radiated a cold, rebellious charm. He leaned back, the air around him tinged with an aloof elegance.
"Do you think I'm a failure?" he asked, his tone casual yet cutting.
"I wouldn't say that," Aiden quickly denied, feeling the weight of Orion's gaze.
"ed to ask you something," Orion said, his gaze sharpening.
"Go ahead," Aiden replied, feeling a knot tighten in his stomach.
Orion scrutinized Aiden's expression with serious intent and asked, "Do you often contact her privately?"
Aiden's face went pale; he understood Orion's implication all too well.
Could it be that his interactions with Seraphina tonight had made Orion jealous?
Adjusting his glasses, Aiden replied, "Rarely. You're always there whenever we meet."
He needed to clarify the situation-Orion's inability to win a woman over wasn't his fault.
Orion, ever astute, could see right through Aiden's words.
Haha! So she had been trying to drive him mad all night? That made sense now.
He invited the humilation on his own for the later part of the evening.
Orion fiercely extinguished the cigarette with his fingers; his fingertips turned white from the pressure.
Raising an eyebrow at Aiden, he asked, "The collaboration project with Wilson-it's losing value the longer it drags on, isn't it?"
Aiden nodded, urgency creeping into his voice. "I'll push them to expedite the process."
Orion stood up and gave Aiden's shoulder a light pat.
"No rush. We just wrapped up a significant issue; let the scientists have a break. They deserve to relax a little."
Aiden remained silent, a bit taken aback by the unexpected advice.
The next day at the Cross Mansion.
Justin's delightful vacation was nearing its end. He had received over a dozen messages from the production crew, yet he wished he could linger for a few more days. However, Emeris kicked him out the door. Seraphina waited for him in the car and offered, "I'll drive you to the office."
Justin frowned and asked, "Aren't you supposed to be at work?"
"Sivir gave me a day off!" she chirped.
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The moment Justin stepped outside, he perked up, transforming back into the aloof movie star that everyone admired.
As they approached the entrance, a sweet-looking, slender actress waved enthusiastically at him, her energy infectious.
Justin chuckled and waved back.
Seraphina raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Who's that?"
With a casual glance, Justin replied, "My new girlfriend"
Seraphina was stunned.
How many girlfriends is this for him now?
Familiar with Justin's style, Seraphina knew that his so-called girlfriends were merely new talents from his agency, used to stir up a little gossip and gain media attention.
That was why he changed girlfriends so frequently he was merely a tool for promotion.
Michael hadn't expected to see both siblings together. Justin was lounging casually on the sofa, lazily perusing a script.
Every year, he managed to star in one film, striking the perfect balance between visibility and mystery, solidifying his status in the industry.
Seraphina only intended to tag along for the excitement, but it seemed someone was eager for her arrival.
After some light banter, there was a knock at the door.
"Boss, Henry says he has something important to discuss."
Hearing Henry's name, Seraphina felt a brief jolt of surprise.
She had been so busy lately that she had nearly forgotten about him.
From the start, he had played the charming game of feigned concern, but she had never responded to his messages. Eventually, he had stopped reaching out altogether. The thought of Orion's face paired with Henry's overly sissy demeanor made her wince.
Just as she considered slipping away, Michael had given his consent to the assistant. The door swings open.
Well, it was too late to hide now.
She shot a glance at Michael, who looked rather innocent in this mess. After all, wasn't Henry's patron none other than Seraphina herself?
Justin sat back and watched the unfolding drama in silence, perfectly adopting the role of a mere bystander.
"Hello, Mr. Michael. Oh, Ms. Dros, you're here too!" Henry exclaimed, his voice laced with feigned surprise.
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His suddenly impressive acting skills surprised Seraphina. Had he improved so quickly?
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He had almost reached a professional level.
It seemed his time in the set had paid off.
She smiled and replied, "Henry, you've been getting quite a few endorsements lately, haven't you?"
He nodded eagerly, though the shadows of concern lingered just beneath the surface. Still, his excitement won over any sadness he felt.
He approached her, playfully tugging at her sleeve.
"Yes, it's all thanks to Ms. Dros's help. I've really missed you."
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Michael watched silently from the side, a smile playing at the corners of his lips.
The endorsements he received were all leftovers from others-packaged together at a flat rate, with little profit to show for it.
More importantly, Henry's foray into such cheap advertisements would likely jeopardize any chance he had of transitioning to more upscale projects in the future. But no one was going to tell him that.
Seraphina chuckled softly and said, "You should thank Michael; he's the one nurturing your talent!"
Henry, eager for her attention, replied, "Ms. Dros, how about I take you out for dinner?"
It would be a great opportunity for those paparazis to snag a few shots.
Seraphina shook her head, declining. "ed to take Justin to the set shortly. I'm in a bit of a rush; maybe next time."
"Set? Is Justin filming something?" Henry exclaimed, both surprised and delighted.
If he could land a role in Justin's film, it would elevate his status significantly.
Seraphina glanced at Justin and said, "Yes, but it's still under wraps for now."
Henry's face lit up with barely contained excitement. "Could you arrange a part for me?"
To Henry, Seraphina was his benefactor, and Justin was her brother.
They were practically family, so what was the harm in asking for a role?
He didn't think his request was unreasonable.
Justin remained silent and offered no response. Michael, too, kept quiet, unsure of how to react. Seraphina agreed, "Sure, let's all go together."
After all, she could achieve that with few words.
Henry nearly leapt to hug her in gratitude, but Seraphina's cool demeanor held him back. He hesitated, sensing the distance in her expression. Justin gave no response, nor did Michael.
Everyone knew that landing a minor role was a stroke of luck. If you didn't fit in, it would likely end up on the cutting room floor.
With Henry's face, it was unlikely he would be cast in anything other than a role that related to Orion.
As the time approached, they made their way to the set
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Henry strained every effort to earn his spot.
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He fetched fruits and water for Seraphina, constantly checking if she was tired from walking.
Justin and Michael had already arrived in their car.
Henry buzzed with excitement behind her. His benefactor had come personally to support him. Surely he wasn't far from becoming a leading man.
Michael must have mentioned something to the director because soon after, someone approached him to arrange a role for Henry.
Seraphina was not in a hurry to leave. She settled in a nearby pavilion to watch the commotion.
Suddenly, her gaze caught a familiar figure.
She waved eagerly and called out, "Sarah?"
Sarah glanced back, a hint of surprise crossing her face before she approached in excitement.
"Ms. Dros, aren't you too busy to be here?"
Seraphina recognized the teasing tone but felt no offense.
"I brought my brother here, and I'll be leaving soon. What about you?"
Sarah brushed her hair back and gestured towards the actors.
She explained, "One of my staff is here as the art director, and Bruce is playing the third male lead."
Seraphina understood that Sarah's company had a wide range of projects. She didn't dwell on it.
Then, Sarah's smile faltered slightly.
"Who is that woman next to Justin?"
The woman nestled against Justin, playfully leaning into him. Justin stepped back, affectionately ruffling her hair.
Seraphina glanced over and explained, "Oh, she's his new girlfriend. I think she's the second female lead."
Sarah's expression shifted through a range of emotions before she settled back into composure. She asked, "Another new girlfriend? Justin really is a charmer, isn't he?" "He's just stirring up some gossip for publicity; it's all fake," Seraphina explained.
Sarah smirked slightly, pondering the truth behind those words.
Were they really just for show, or was there something genuine in the pretense?
Anyway, it wasn't something she should be concerned with.
Just then, the second female lead came rushing over.
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In her haste, she didn't notice the car keys beside it, which had a teardrop-shaped glass pendant attached.
In an instant, the pendant slipped from her fingers and hit the ground with a sharp clink, shattering into pieces.
Both Sarah and Seraphina's expressions changed dramatically.
"Hey! Stop there!" Sarah cried out, her heart aching as she picked up the keys and the remnants of the glass pendant, her hands trembling.
Seraphina frowned; that pendant was Sarah's most treasured possession.
"What are you doing?" Sarah demanded.
The second female lead paused, looking down at the shards with annoyance and indifference.
"I didn't do it on purpose."
With that, she turned to walk away.
"Not on purpose, so does that mean it's okay?" Sarah's eyes glistened with anger. "It wasn't intentional, so should I just accept it?"
The second female lead stared at her, taken aback. She asked, "How much is it worth? I'll have my boyfriend pay for it!"
Seraphina frowned deeper and asked, "Can't you even offer an apology?"
Upon recognizing Seraphina, the second female lead hesitated, unsure of how to respond directly.
After a moment, she bit her lip, realizing that apologizing wouldn't be too hard, but Sarah's confrontational attitude was infuriating. "Seraphina, you know me; your brother will help me sort this out. You don't need to interfere."
Seraphina's expression darkened, and her voice turned icy.
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Seraphina's gaze was indifferent as she declared, "My brother is my brother, and you are you."
With those words, she crushed the other girl's pride underfoot.
Her eyes turned red with unshed tears.
Just then, Justin walked in from outside.
"What's going on?" he asked, sensing the tension.
Without hesitation, that girl flung herself into his arms, her voice trembling as she complained.
"It was an accident! I didn't mean to drop her stuff. She's ... your sister's friend."
Justin furrowed his brow. Sarah, crouched on the ground with shattered pieces scattered around her, caught his attention. His expression shifted as he realized what she held.
Everyone who knew Sarah understood that this was the only keepsake left to her by her late grandmother, making it deeply significant.
"Just pay her back. It's only a glass ball; it can't be worth much," that girl demanded dismissively.
"Shut up!" Justin snapped, his face darkening.
He stepped closer and cast a glance at Seraphina, but she turned her head away, clearly uninterested in defending him.
For a moment, Justin was silent, then he crouched down beside Sarah.
He reached out and gently placed his hand on her hair.
Sarah's shoulders trembled slightly; she was crying.
Justin froze, unsure of what to say. Sarah had always been strong, but her grandmother had been her only weakness. "Sarah..." he started.
But Sarah didn't look up. Taking a deep breath, she suddenly stood, her eyes clear and resolute.
"I have to go. I'll see you later."
With that, she turned and walked away, cradling the broken pieces in her hands.
As Justin moved to follow her, Seraphina blocked his path.
"Justin, if you're looking for a girlfriend, it's one thing to ignore looks, but how can you overlook character? That girl breaks someone's belongings and doesn't even bother to apologize. Do she really think that's impressive?" That girl shrank back, taken aback by Seraphina's bluntness.
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She tried to explain, but Justin's expression remained impassive.
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"I'll have someone take you home. You're being replaced in this role. Katherine will take your place."
Katherine was her rival, and this was akin to cutting off her path forward.
Without another word, Justin walked out, leaving that girl scrambling to follow him. She was anxious to explain, appease, and apologize to him. Seraphina rolled her eyes. "Serves her right!"
She dialed Sarah's number, and Sarah answered.
"Seraphina, don't worry, I'm fine. I'm at the office now. Let's get together next time."
Seraphina relayed Justin's actions, hoping to ease Sarah's mind. Although Sarah's breathing was still heavy, her tone lightened considerably.
"I know your brother isn't blind, so I feel better."
After hanging up, Sarah received a text from Justin.
"I'm really sorry, Sarah. I'll fix it myself."
She chose not to respond.
With nothing else to do, Seraphina settled down to watch Justin act in the scene.
She barely noticed someone had joined her, holding a small fan and gently waving it to create a breeze.
Raising an eyebrow, she asked, "Henry, what are you doing?"
Did he fan her in the cold winter air?
A hint of embarrassment crossed Henry's face as he squatted beside her chair.
"I was worried you might be too warm or too cold."
Seraphina was annoyed.
He held out a plate of fruit and said, "I just cut this, Ms. Dros. Would you like to try some?"
Seraphina pushed it away gently and said, "I'm not hungry, thank you."
Henry didn't seem to mind; he smiled at her with a glint of admiration in his eyes.
"I honestly didn't expect Justin to give me such an important role-being the second male lead!"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, surprised.
"Second male lead?"
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reminiscent of Orion's, sporting a delicate smile that felt a bit off-putting.
Seraphina shifted her gaze and laughed. "Perhaps it's because of your acting skills."
"I promise I won't embarrass you."
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Seraphina's gaze was indifferent as she declared, "My brother is my brother, and you are you."
With those words, she crushed the other girl's pride underfoot.
Her eyes turned red with unshed tears.
Just then, Justin walked in from outside.
"What's going on?" he asked, sensing the tension.
Without hesitation, that girl flung herself into his arms, her voice trembling as she complained.
"It was an accident! I didn't mean to drop her stuff. She's... your sister's friend."
Justin furrowed his brow. Sarah, crouched on the ground with shattered pieces scattered around her, caught his attention. His expression shifted as he realized what she held.
Everyone who knew Sarah understood that this was the only keepsake left to her by her late grandmother, making it deeply significant.
"Just pay her back. It's only a glass ball; it can't be worth much," that girl demanded dismissively.
""Shut up!" Justin snapped, his face darkening.
He stepped closer and cast a glance at Seraphina, but she turned her head away, clearly uninterested in defending him.
For a moment, Justin was silent, then he crouched down beside Sarah.
He reached out and gently placed his hand on her hair.
Sarah's shoulders trembled slightly; she was crying.
Justin froze, unsure of what to say. Sarah had always been strong, but her grandmother had been her only weakness.
"Sarah..." he started.
But Sarah didn't look up. Taking a deep breath, she suddenly stood, her eyes clear and resolute.
"I have to go. I'll see you later."
With that, she turned and walked away, cradling the broken pieces in her hands.
As Justin moved to follow her, Seraphina blocked his path.
"Justin, if you're looking for a girlfriend, it's one thing to ignore looks, but how can you overlook character? That girl breaks someone's belongings and doesn't even bother to apologize. Do she really think that's impressive?" That girl shrank back, taken aback by Seraphina's bluntness.
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She tried to explain, but Justin's expression remained impassive.
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"I'll have someone take you home. You're being replaced in this role. Katherine will take your place."
Katherine was her rival, and this was akin to cutting off her path forward.
Without another word, Justin walked out, leaving that girl scrambling to follow him. She was anxious to explain, appease, and apologize to him.
Seraphina rolled her eyes. "Serves her right!"
She dialed Sarah's number, and Sarah answered.
"Seraphina, don't worry, I'm fine. I'm at the office now. Let's get together next time."
Seraphina relayed Justin's actions, hoping to ease Sarah's mind. Although Sarah's breathing was still heavy, her tone lightened considerably.
"I know your brother isn't blind, so I feel better."
After hanging up, Sarah received a text from Justin.
"I'm really sorry, Sarah. I'll fix it myself."
She chose not to respond.
With nothing else to do, Seraphina settled down to watch Justin act in the scene.
She barely noticed someone had joined her, holding a small fan and gently waving it to create a breeze.
Raising an eyebrow, she asked, "Henry, what are you doing?"
Did he fan her in the cold winter air?
A hint of embarrassment crossed Henry's face as he squatted beside her chair.
"I was worried you might be too warm or too cold."
Seraphina was annoyed.
He held out a plate of fruit and said, "I just cut this, Ms. Dros. Would you like to try some?"
Seraphina pushed it away gently and said, "I'm not hungry, thank you."
Henry didn't seem to mind; he smiled at her with a glint of admiration in his eyes.
"I honestly didn't expect Justin to give me such an important role-being the second male lead!"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, surprised.
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Henry clasped his hands together earnestly, then eagerly offered her a piece of fruit with a fork. "Ah..."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow in confusion.
His persistence made it hard for her to maintain her refusal.
Eventually, she gave in and took a small bite before quickly stopping.
Henry was overjoyed. There wasn't a chair around, so he squatted beside her like an obedient puppy, sharing jokes and gossip from the industry. Seraphina chuckled half-heartedly, her thoughts lingering on Sarah's shattered pendant.
That glass pendant, designed personally by Sarah's grandmother, was the only memento she had. Now, it was gone, and Sarah must be heartbroken.
Just then, she heard someone in the distance respectfully call out, "Mr. Dros, what a surprise to see you here."
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Seraphina frowned, turning her head to meet a pair of cold, piercing eyes.
He stood under the opposite eave, watching her for who knows how long.
Henry's hand, which was holding the fruit, trembled slightly, and the piece slipped from his fingers, landing on the ground.
For some reason, hearing Orion's name made his face turn pale with fear.
Well, they were rivals.
Although Orion was wealthy and influential, he believes Seprahina still preferred him over Orion.
After all, she wouldn't have elevated him to this position if she hadn't.
With newfound confidence, Henry picked up another piece of fruit with his fork and brought it to Seraphina's lips.
"Ah..." he encouraged.
No matter what happened, his patron would certainly be able to protect him.
Distracted, Seraphina opened her lips instinctively as the fruit approached her mouth.
By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late.
When she looked up, the man standing under the eave was already gone.
That was a relief.
She sighed a breath of relief.
Seeing this should have made him give up, right?
Yet an unexpected restlessness stirred within her. She stood up from her chair and glanced at Henry.
"You should go shoot your scene. The director is calling for you."
Henry looked over. Sure enough, the director was waving him over.
He suppressed the excitement bubbling inside him, his trembling hands betraying his joy as he looked at Seraphina meaningfully.
"Ms. Dros, once I finish filming, I'll personally escort you back to the hotel."
Without waiting for her response, he dashed off.
Seraphina stared after him, puzzled. Why would she need to rest in a hotel?
Suddenly, it dawned on her-in Henry's eyes, she was his golden ticket, and serving her was his obligation.
A cold smile curled her lips, her elegant features sharpening with disdain.
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Then she turned around, only to find the man who had just been lurking in the shadows was now standing right behind her.
His gaze was dark and brooding as it bore into her with an undercurrent of unspoken hurt.
Damn, he startled her.
Orion had approached, exuding a chilling, aggressive energy.
"Going to the hotel to get some rest?",
His voice was low and gravelly, clearly straining to keep his emotions in check.
He didn't want to face her as his true self, exposing the parts of him that were ugly.
But he couldn't help it. When he saw the face so similar to his own getting close to Seraphina, jealousy roared within him like a wild vine, threatening to tear his heart out and leave him in unbearable pain. Didn't she realize what that lowly substitute was after?
Yet she still tolerated his presence, acting as if they were so intimate.
She ignored the shrimp he had meticulously peeled for her but welcomed the penniless fool's advances.
He studied her exquisite features, the chill in her gaze making it hard for him to breathe.
Seraphina didn't respond, merely smirking. "Didn't you hear everything?"
If there was a misunderstanding, she decided to keep it that way.
Whatever she did was none of his business now.
Surely he would back off now.
His jaw tightened as he leaned in closer, inhaling her faintly sweet scent, which only served to aggravate his emotions.
"Seraphina, you better stay away from him, or I can't guarantee what I might do."
With that, he forcefully brushed his fingers against her lips, as if wiping away something dirty.
His eyes darkened as he stared at her.
If another man had her, he would lose his mind!
Seraphina frowned, and his touch only made her expression colder.
The arrogance and defiance that Orion had kept hidden for so long finally burst forth.
Was he unable to hold it together any longer?
But she didn't care,
"What you want to do is your concern. What I do with him is ours."Her words undoubtedly struck a nerve.
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Orion's gaze hardened, gripping her arm and pushing her against the wooden beam behind her.
He gazed deeply into her eyes, his voice as cold as ice. You dare to say that? A mere imitation of me-are you really not treating him as my substitute?"
The moment the words escaped his lips, he felt his heart race.
If that were the case, it meant Seraphina still held a place for him in her heart.
That man was merely a substitute; how could he even compare to him?
His jaw tightened, betraying his growing anxiety.