Ch. 396..400: Inherit Billions Chapter 396-400

Chapter 396 I've Slept with Him Before

Seraphina looked at him with a mix of amusement and disbelief. "How could a gentle, kind, polite, and charming boy like him be your stand-in?" She raised her eyes slightly, me

Chapter 396 I've Slept with Him Before

Seraphina looked at him with a mix of amusement and disbelief. "How could a gentle, kind, polite, and charming boy like him be your stand-in?"

She raised her eyes slightly, meeting Orion's gaze. "Do you really think you can serve me as well as him?"

Orion felt a jolt of shock.

His pupils contracted, and his eyes turned crimson.

He was on the brink of losing it!

Someone like him actually lost to a sissy?

"Don't provoke me, Seraphina," he warned, his voice low and strained, barely containing the turmoil within him.

Seraphina chuckled lightly, adding fuel to the fire. "I'm just being honest here."

"Hmm..."

Before she could react, Orion suddenly stepped forward, wrapping his arms around her.

His lips crashed onto hers, fiercely pressing against her mouth as if trying to explore and claim more.

He didn't care what anyone else thought.

All he wanted was to mold her for himself and make her exclusively his.

The sweetness of her taste lingered on his tongue-a taste that had once belonged to him but had slipped

away.

Regret clawed at him.

At that moment, he wished time could freeze forever.

But the next instant, a sharp pain shot through his lips, pulling him back to reality. He opened his eyes to find Seraphina staring at him with icy, emotionless eyes Her demeanor showed no signs of resistance, yet every cell in her body cried out in rejection.

Orion's eyes turned a deep shade of crimson as he continued to kiss her, ignoring the stinging pain and the metallic taste of blood that flooded his mouth.

If he could, he would lose himself in this madness forever.

But as he looked into her eyes, he caught a glimpse of derision.

He paused, releasing her lips, and scrutinized her.

Seraphina's lips parted slightly, the red color was vital like a blooming flower, captivating yet uitaware of the effect she had on him

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"I can serve you, too."

He had no shame.

All he desired was Seraphina.

Her sweet scent enveloped him, but her gaze remained icy.

When she heard his words, she remained calm and reached out to pat his cheek.

His features-hard, sharp, and sculpted like statues-had once enchanted her deeply.

She smiled coldly, a mix of arrogance and chill in her expression.

"Your serving skills aren't nearly as good as those I could for.

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Orion's eyes flared with indignation; she spoke the truth, but it felt utterly humilating.

"I can do it for free!" he declared, pride swelling in his chest as he uttered the most shameless thing.

Seraphina looked at him with disdain.

Orion showed no sign of backing down, holding her gaze defiantly.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

How long had it been since they had studied each other so intently?

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Though their expressions were tense and unpleasant, inside, Orion felt an uncontained joy bubbling up.

"Mr. Dros! Mr. Dros! Can you come here for a moment?"

The director's voice boomed from a distance, shattering the charged atmosphere between them.

Orion shot a cold glare toward the director, cursing under his breath for ruining the moment.

Seraphina let out a scoff and pushed him away.

"Get lost. Don't bother me."

Her demeanor remained icy as she turned and walked towards a small wooden hut they had set up temporarily. Justin was inside.

Orion wanted to follow her, but the director kept calling, "Mr. Dros! Mr. Dros...

Frustrated, he clenched his teeth and took a different path.

The gazebo pillars blocked the director and other actors from seeing the scene they just shared.

However, someone in the nearby wooden hut had witnessed everything.

Justin narrowed his eyes, watching Seraphina's lips, and clicked his tongue.

Chapter 396 I've Slept with Him Before

"Why don't you fight back when he touches you? If you did, I'd be the first to rush in..."

Her lack of resistance left Justin uncertain about Seraphina's intentions as he observed the situation unfold.

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From what he could tell, Orion wasn't making any further aggressive moves. In fact, his emotions seemed erratic, while Seraphina held a steady advantage. Seraphina casually took a tissue from the side, slowly wiped her lips, and then picked up an unopened bottle of water to rinse her mouth.

After she finished her actions, she asked coldly, "What's the big deal? I've slept with him before."

Chapter 397 Bestowing Hope

Justin was taken aback, then quickly came to his senses.

Of course, they had been married for three years now, and they had shared more intimate moments than just kissing.

However, during this period, the way the two of them interacted made Justin, the observer, unconsciously overlook their original relationship. Seraphina broke the silence, her voice laced with a hint of mischief. "I have a brilliant idea. Why not give Orion a glimmer of hope?"

Another shock coursed through Justin, and he could no longer maintain his composure.

What is she planning to do?

Give him a glimmer of hope?

Just to let him fall into complete despair afterward?

"Seraphina, I used to dislike Orion a lot, but now I feel a bit sorry for him."

Seraphina shot him a glance and said, "You don't understand him. Only by letting him hit rock bottom will he truly see reality. Otherwise, he'll cling to me for the rest of his life." Sitting beside him, she rolled up her sleeves thoughtfully.

Since Orion wouldn't let go and he was unwilling to give up, she would add fuel to the fire.

Once he started to despise her, his obsession with her faded.

She didn't want to repeat past mistakes; she was ready to risk it all.

A few minutes passed before Justin nudged her arm.

""Look at them."

Seraphina lifted her head, squinting slightly before lowering it again.

Orion and Henry stood together not far away, accompanied by the director and several crew members.

The two looked similar in features, yet their auras were worlds apart. Henry's effeminate demeanor was bland and unremarkable, and he was shorter than Orion by a noticeable margin. In terms of presence, there was simply no comparison.

Orion had finally caught a break with Seraphina relaxing her stance; he had no intention of wasting a single moment.

But the annoying imitation stood right in front of him, oblivious to his irritation.

It was utterly disgusting!

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The director babbled away beside them, and Orion had no desire to listen.

The more the director spoke, the darker Orion's expression became.

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But with each scowl, the director felt compelled to explain himself more, which only made Orion angrier.

What exactly had he said wrong?

Justin chuckled, glancing at Seraphina. He said, "Orion is the investor in this production. Do you think he might kick Henry out later?"

Seraphina turned to him, her brow furrowing. "What's the plan for Henry as the second male lead? Wasn't anyone else available?"

Justin raised an eyebrow and said, "The second male lead part was one in memory; he will exist only in memories, so he won't need to show his face." Seraphina blinked, realization dawning on her.

She squinted in the direction of Orion and Henry, then she playfully beckoned.

""Hey, come here."

Her voice was cool and melodic, making it hard not to pay attention.

The people over there frozen for a moment, with the director and crew glancing around.

Only Orion and the system were in her line of sight.

So, who was she calling?

Orion clenched his jaw, his gaze narrowing slightly.

The collar of his shirt was open, and one could clearly see his Adam's apple bobbled slightly.

Meanwhile, Henry excitedly set down his script and made his way toward Seraphina's little cabin with light

steps.

All around them, curious glances lingered, watching their every move.

However, just as Henry was about to enter the cabin, Seraphina seemed to say something that made him turn back, disappointment etched on his face. She then looked up at Orion, gesturing for him to come closer without saying a word.

Orion chuckled, showing no signs of displeasure or anger. He strode toward her with a rare smile adorning

his face.

Everyone watching was utterly shocked.

What was happening?

Seraphina simply wiggled her finger, and Orion would come running without any trace of annoyance.

Chapter 397 Bestowing Hope

Or was it all a dream?

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The director was particularly stunned. Just moments ago, Orion had been in a foul mood. Now, like a sudden shift in weather, his demeanor had brightened. Orion felt that this must be the highlight of his life-more thrilling and important than winning an international award.

As he entered, he caught sight of Justin, who was still nearby and temporarily stunned.

He instinctively toned down his smile, though it didn't have much effect.

He nodded at Justin to greet him, then raised an eyebrow, turning his gaze toward Seraphina.

"You looking for me?"

He had originally intended to say, "Missed me?" Yet he changed the words at the last minute.

Orion didn't want to come off too shameless in front of Justin.

Chapter 398 A Secret Relationship

Seraphina's expression was calmer than anyone could have imagined.

"You invested in this production?"

"That's right."

Seraphina continued, "Henry is playing the second male lead. Stay out of it."

Orion's breath stiffled; the air around him felt as if it had frozen, a faint chill creeping in.

His eyes narrowed in disbelief; her first demand was for that fake?

He licked his lips, a shadow flickering in his narrowed eyes.

A discomfort stirred in his throat.

"What's the matter? Can't let him go?"

Seraphina admitted, "Of course not. I'm the one who brought him in."

She hadn't even drained the last drops of value from Henry. How could she let him miss out on such a great opportunity?

Orion's stare was locked onto Seraphina, the lightness and joy from just moments ago evaporating in an instant, like a bucket of cold water poured over his head. He felt chilled to the bone.

Yet all he could do was stand there, glaring at her, afraid to utter another word.

It was a self-inflicted torment, a humiliation he chose for himself.

Justin cleared his throat, feeling rather superfluous in this tense atmosphere.

Orion was clearly no match for Seraphina.

His concerns were completely pointless.

He rose to his feet, found an excuse, and slipped away.

Only the two of them remained in the cabin.

Their gazes met, but neither spoke first.

Seraphina appeared remarkably composed. Was this his breaking point?

She didn't fear his anger, nor was she worried he might walk away disappointed.

Seated there, she smiled softly, her delicate features betraying no real emotion.

"I can give you a chance, but it's best if no one else knows about our relationship," she added with a grin.

Chapter 398 A Secret Relationship

He shot back, his eyes turned bloodshot, and his fists clenched tightly.

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Seraphina shook her head and said, "I'm merely considering the interests of both our companies, trying to minimize unnecessary losses." What a visionary plan!

Other women would want the whole world to know if they were involved with him.

But Seraphina didn't want anyone to find out.

She was ready to end things at any moment, which meant she never intended to take it seriously.

Orion's expression darkened immediately.

"Of course, if Mr. Dros is reluctant, let's pretend I didn't say anything just now."

She could backtrack at any time.

Orion gritted his teeth and uttered, "I agree."

Did he have a choice?

Compromise was his only option!

Seraphina stood, smiling as she patted his shoulder. Suddenly, she leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper.

"Learn well from Henry how to serve me properly."

With that, she strode away in her high heels, taking Justin with her.

Orion stood frozen for a moment, his body rigid. A storm brewed in his eyes, tumultuous and fierce.

No one noticed the undercurrents swirling between the two.

The crew speculated about whether their relationship had finally thawed; this monumental news sent shockwaves through everyone present.

Orion returned to the Dros Group, not lingering long. He immediately called one of his employees.

"Bring someone to me."

He had agreed not to expel that damned fake from the production, but he never promised not to teach him a lesson.

Henry had been a thorn in his side for far too long!

That night, the weather was gloomy, the sky heavy with the threat of rain.

When his bodyguards informed him that the person had arrived, Orion leisurely left the company and

arage where he drove a discreet car to the hotel.

They brought Henry into a dimly lit room.

With so many eyes in the production team, it wouldn't do to make a scene in public.

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As soon as Henry learned it was Seraphina who asked for him, he got a leave from the production team without a second thought.

A wealthy woman sought him out; he couldn't afford to waste a moment.

When he discovered the meeting place was a hotel, he became even more excited; Seraphina still had her sights set on him.

But he was taken aback when, instead of meeting her, he found himself surrounded by five burly men, all staring at him without blinking. A shiver ran down his spine.

Suddenly, a synchronized sound echoed from outside.

Someone opened the door, bowing respectfully as they entered.

Henry's heart sink as he watched Orion walk through the door.

He wanted to stand, but someone pressed him back into his seat.

Orion looked at the fake with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. The chill in his gaze was capable of freezing a person in place.

 

Chapter 399 Lesson for Henry

"Mr. Dros... where is Ms. Cross? Wasn't she supposed to meet me?"

As soon as Henry uttered those words, he regretted them.

Orion's eyes turned cold and piercing, a dark cloud settling over his gaze. The chill in his stare was unmistakable.

"So, you're eager to see Ms. Cross?"

His voice carried a sharp warning.

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Henry felt an instinctive chill run down his spine. He knew that if he dared to misstep with his words, he wouldn't leave this room in one piece. Swallowing hard, he could feel panic and fear creeping into his expression.

"N-no, Mr. Dros, you've misunderstood."

At that moment, Orion stood in a position of power, looking down at him with a commanding presence.

It was a clear demonstration of the vast chasm that existed between them.

No resemblance of features could bridge the gap; in front of Orion, Henry felt as small as an ant.

All those sneaky little thoughts he had harbored were now crushed under Orion's formidable presence.

A substitute?

Did he even have the right to think that way?

"Misunderstood?"

Orion sneered, a chilling smile playing on his lips as he tossed a few papers onto Henry's face, his voice sharp like a demon's.

"You spent over 100,000 on plastic surgery just to imitate me? Henry, do you believe I won't send this cosmetic surgery report out?"

Henry's face drained of color as he stared at Orion in terror.

"Mr. Dros, please don't...

This was his greatest secret, one that couldn't be exposed.

Hadn't he hidden it well enough?

The accident that had disfigured him, the surgeon's suggestion to find a template-he had chosen Orion without hesitation. The foremost financial mogul in the country, no actor could hold a candle to him.

As his career soared, he understood the public's disdain for cosmetic work.

If anyone discovered that he had intentionally transformed himself to look like Orion, his career would be

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Chapter 399 Lesson for Henry

He ran up to Orion, begging desperately, yet he didn't touch him.

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"Mr. Dros, you mustn't let this slip. I'll do anything you want. Ms. Dros... I won't cling on to her anymore. I've finally found success."

Orion's gaze was frigid, laced with mockery as he looked at him.

Henry couldn't be bothered about that; Seraphina was different with him-was it because of his face, or was it because of Orion?

Deep down, he knew she would ultimately give him up.

Orion leaned closer and asked, "Anything I want?"

""Yes, anything!"

Orion chuckled coldly. "Then tell me, how far have you and Seraphina gone?"

All day, he had watched Seraphina and Henry's intimate interactions. Her words clearly indicated that she had a bond with Henry that was anything but ordinary.

Orion needed to know the truth, or he would go mad.

Henry hesitated for a moment, then shook his head vehemently. "N-no, there's nothing going on with us.

In a swift, brutal motion, Orion kicked him squarely in the chest. It was a fierce and unforgiving strike.

He wasn't interested in wasting words, especially not about Seraphina in front of others.

Henry's face turned pale from the pain as he cradled his chest, struggling to recover, feeling as if his ribs had shattered.

"It's true, Mr. Dros! I swear I'm telling the truth. The others in the industry told me that when taking care of a wealthy patron, especially a rich woman, one must be attentive and eager. Whatever she says or does is right, so I just wanted to please her, hoping she would continue to support me."

Orion's expression remained stern. After listening to him, he shot Henry a disdainful glance and turned on his heel, leaving the room. Henry sighed in relief.

He had narrowly escaped disaster.

But in the next instant, someone yanked his hair, pulling him back, and a punch landed squarely on his face.

A flurry of punches and kicks landed on him. He didn't even have the strength to fight back; all he could do was cry and plead for mercy.

"I swear I was telling the truth! Why are you beating me up?" Henry managed to sputter through his tears.

Twenty minutes later, the beating stopped.

One of the bodyguards finally spoke, "I warn you, don't have your eyes on people you shouldn't."

With that, they walked away.

The person he shouldn't be fixating on was Seraphina.

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Despair washed over Henry. The wealthy patron he had just secured was slipping away from his grasp. 1.7

Chapter 400 Justin and Sarah

"Something was off with Henry when he got back today; he had a bruise on his face, like he'd been beaten up."

Seraphina glanced at the text from Michael on her phone before dismissing it.

It was obvious who had done this.

She turned her attention to Justin, who was intently focused on fixing Sarah's broken glass pendant.

"Can you repair it?"

Justin looked up from his tutorial, his head bobbing slightly.

""No problem, I'm used to it."

Emeris scoffed coldly, "That spoiled brat has smashed several pieces of crystal in my study; now he wants to fix them up and asked me to keep it? Is he doing all this for that girl?" Seraphina couldn't help but chuckle. It turned out that there was an incident.

"Justin, do you like Sarah?"

She would be ecstatic if Sarah became her sister-in-law.

Justin frozen momentarily, shooting her a warning glance. "Don't say nonsense."

Emeris, ever the curious observer, perked up.

"What? I think Sarah suits Sivir better."

Sivir, who was sipping coffee nearby, nearly dropped his cup. "Dad, I hardly know her!"

Justin was quick to defend himself.

"How are they a good match? Look at Sivir; he has no interest in women. If Sarah ended up with him, it would be a disaster!"

Emeris blinked, then looked at Seraphina.

She coughed a little.

"Dad was just joking; why are you so worked up?"

Justin realized he had overreacted and said, "I'm not worked up!"

Seraphina bit her lip to suppress a smile and asked, "Do you want me to help you win her over?"

For a rare moment, Justin's face flushed. "No, I've already said it; we're not a good match."

"Oh."

Seraphina feigned disappointment. "That's true. With all of your girlfriends holding their hands, they

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Justin's expression shifted several times, and he opened his mouth to respond but thought better of it. He lowered his gaze and returned to repairing the glass pendant in his hands.

The next morning, Wilson called her earlier than usual, sounding urgent.

"Good morning, Ms. Dros," he said.

"Morning, Mr. Rockwell. What's going on so early?"

"The Giant Group's project has hit a snag. Development has already faced many challenges, and stalling now will only hinder the entire collaboration. Ms. Dros, is there something unsaid on the Giant Group's side?" Seraphina frowned, pausing mid-sip of her milk.

Stalled?

She had never heard of it before.

"Mr. Rockwell, I'll get back to you on this. It won't affect our cooperation schedule."

After hanging up, Seraphina packed her things and headed straight to the Giant Group without even a word.

The representative she had arranged at the Giant Group, Billy, hadn't provided any updates lately, which didn't seem like a good sign.

Dressed in an elegant dress that seemed to make her walk with purpose, Seraphina entered the Giant Group, heading directly for Billy's office. Billy abruptly stood up, taken aback.

"Ms. Dros?"

Seraphina wasted no time and took a seat across from him.

She asked, "What's been happening at Giant Group lately?"

Billy shook his head and said, "Nothing, really."

"Is our project with Mr. Rockwell facing difficulties?"

Billy shook his head again and explained, "I haven't heard anything. However, there have been fewer people in the development department these days. I asked Mr. Denter, and he mentioned that the team had been working too hard recently. He specifically granted them some time off to rest.

"Mr. Denter said all the development issues had been resolved, and only some simple finishing touches remained. A few days off for the development team shouldn't affect the progress, so I didn't report it."

Seraphina paused, her gaze darkening slightly. "But I heard the project has been completely stalled for several days!"

Billy's face turned pale and stammered. "1... I don't know."