Ch. 411..415: Inherit Billions Chapter 411-415
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To everyone's astonishment, Lucius was seen getting cozy with various women, completely unconcerned about being photographed. Some images showed him casually shopping with a model, others depicted him sipping tea with a young starlet, and there were even pictures of him vacationing by the beach with a few influencers.
It was like dropping a bombshell!
It made people's imaginations run wild.
In an instant, the lively atmosphere of clinking glasses and cheerful conversations fell into a stunned silence.
Not a single person spoke in the ample banquet hall.
The soft music playing in the background felt strangely out of place.
The next moment, Lucius became aware of what was happening. His expression changed dramatically, and his pupils contracted in shock.
He rushed inside like madman and shouted, "Stop! Who displayed those photos? Change them now
If one listened closely, they could hear the barely concealed panic in his voice.
No one responded.
The photos continued to roll on the screen, exposing the ugly truth hidden beneath the facade of his happy life-revealing the truth he had been fooling himself about.
The veil of decency that covered this wedding was forcibly pulled away, forcing everyone to witness this embarrassing display.
The guests had come to celebrate Lucius's remarriage, but the reality was starkly different; their well wishes turned into nothing more than a cruel joke.
Desperately, Lucius ran towards the backstage, ignoring everyone around him. His only concern was that Lila wouldn't see this disgraceful scene.
Before he could reach the back of the stage, gasps erupted from the crowd again.
Turning around, he saw a red carpet laid out in front of the electronic screen. Suddenly, a number of women appeared, each wearing different styles of exquisite wedding dresses. They looked stunning, parading as if they were on a runway, each showcasing their dresses with pride.
What shocked everyone was that these were the same women from the giant screen.
Anyone watching found the scene utterly unbelievable.
As Lucius recognized those women, his face went pale, the color draining from it.
His fear and anxiety permeated every aspect of his being, a palpable sensation encircling his core. He sensed that anything could happen at any moment.
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When he saw the scene, he felt as if the shoes had finally dropped.
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He wished he could bleed out from every orifice and die already, but all he could do was stare wide-eyed, his body trembling in shock.
Countless strange gazes were fixed on the groom of the lay.
Just moments before, he had been filled with confidence; now, he looked disheveled and defeated.
In a mere few seconds, he dashed towards the group like crazy, grabbing one of the women fiercely, his voice shaking with anger.
"Who sent you here? Who instructed you to come?"
That woman panicked, unable to break free; her lips sealed tight.
Lucius's face darkened with fury. He had forgotten all semblance of gentlemanly conduct; he struck her with a swift slap and shouted, "Get out! All of you, get out!" Those women showed no intention of leaving. They continued to walk back and forth on the red carpet.
Lucius was on the verge of a breakdown, barely holding it together. Gritting his teeth, he grabbed another woman and demanded, "Tell me, who sent you here?" The atmosphere was chillingly cold.
At the same time, it hummed with chaotic energy.
From the backstage, a figure slowly emerged. In a gentle, calm voice, she said, "It was me."
The bride, now out of her wedding gown, wore a simple navy blue dress that felt outdated and out of place.
She stood there, smiling at Lucius, but her eyes held no warmth.
Lucius's expression shifted sharply, a flicker of panic and shock crossing his face.
He felt as though all of his strength had vanished.
He suddenly recognized that Lila had worn that very same old navy dress on the day she was sent to the Browns.
At that time, he had mocked her for being a country bumpkin, trying to climb the social ladder, a worldly yet vulgar woman.
All those memories flooded back; he had married her out of obligation to his grandfather but had treated her with scorn and disdain, never viewing her as an equal.
He believed that during that period, he had been the worst ex-husband imaginable.
He used his power behind the scenes to drive her family into bankruptcy as a form of retaliation for her
arrival.
Finally, she had agreed to the divorce.
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In just a month, Lucius had chanced upon Lila working in a restaurant, a stark contrast to the pampered lady she had been at the Browns.
He found it unsettling to see her, once so well taken care of, now serving others with a forced smile.
Lucius offered to remarry her as if it were a charitable act. Surprisingly, she agreed in just a few tries.
It seemed like she still had feelings for him.
He promised himself to treat her better this time.
But now...
Lila approached him, her gaze colder than ice, a chill radiating from her.
Lucius stood frozen; his mouth opened, but no words came out.
Lila closed the distance one step after another and stopped just several feet away.
A sweet smile graced her face, but it held no kindness.
"Lucius, they are all your former lovers. How could you not invite them to your wedding?"
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Lucius felt a metallic taste in his mouth as he took a few hurried serps vowed her to gaur NA VA Lila, his voice laced with desperation,
"Please, my dear, don't do this. At least save me some dignity today, and I promie i will then you'remar
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On this sacred occasion, with so many distinguished guests present, 1 ila had humiliated him very
Panic washed over him.
The scene before them held everyone's attention as something so unimaginable unfolded in front of them.
Has Lucius, who was charming and flirtatious, fallen into such a state today!
Yet Lila remained unmoved. Her stance was resolute, a faint smile playing on her lips.
She turned to those women around her, her voice gentle, her demeanor poised.
"Girls, I appreciate your effort. I'll make sure that you all get home safely
The women in wedding dresses finally halted their display and hurriedly left the banquet hall.
The once lively atmosphere fell into a deathly silence.
Lila stepped forward, deliberately bypassing Lucius.
She addressed the guests with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's consider this a performance. I understand why you are all here, but I will not be remarrying with Lucius." Lucius's eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched tightly as he stared at her. He dared not voice his opinion.
"During our marriage, my relationship with him fell apart. I'm self-aware enough to know I cannot bear the weight as the lady of the house, nor will I ever wish for that again." With resolute determination, she severed all ties with Lucius in the most ruthless way.
The disgusting situation had become unbearable. If Lucius continued to cling to her, he would be the one
to blame.
No man would stubbornly pursue her in such circumstances.
"Darling!" Lucius hissed softly, his voice tinged with fear.
He was more terrified now than he had been during their divorce.
Just a few words from her had hollowed him out, draining him of all resolve.
Lila paused briefly, then smiled and looked back at him.
"You are free now, Lucius."
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inflicted on her.
She had fulfilled his desire.
Lila stepped back. Lucius immediately grasped her hand.
"Where do you think you're going? This is our wedding You can't leave!"
At this point, was he still expecting the wedding to proceed normally?
Even Seraphina, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but let out a scoff.
In that moment, Seraphina's reaction stood out among the crowd.
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Even more noticeable was the look of worry and gloom on Orion's face beside her, a shadow of discontent that rivaled Lucius on stage.
He had brought Seraphina here to prepare for reconciliation, not to witness this failed farce!
What a fool Lucius was!
Lila shook off Lucius's grasp, her tone icy and distant.
"While we're at it, I'd like to announce something."
Everyone turned to look at her.
Lila announced, "I am going to establish a law firm specializing in divorce cases involving infidelity. I will do everything in my power to ensure that innocent victims receive the maximum protection.
"In my own failed marriage, I have faced humiliation, neglect, and outright contempt. I can no longer tolerate this. Ladies, the only thing that can protect us is our own interests. So, if you ever need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to me."
As her words echoed through the hall, a profound silence enveloped the room; even the music had ceased.
Lucius's face paled as he stared at her, shock etched across his face as if he no longer recognized the woman before him.
Suddenly, a lone round of applause broke through the silence.
Everyone turned to see.
Seraphina, unfazed and calm, began to clap.
Next came Sarah, then the third, the fourth...
The applause grew louder and more intense, filling the room with a collective acknowledgment.
None of the women present had the courage to expose the most shameful aspects of their marriages.
Even in divorce, men typically controlled the division of assets.
This meant that once divorced, many women faced a significant drop in their standard of living, leading them to overlook their hushands' betrayals
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After all, few could match Seraphina's background and confidence.
Orion rubbed the center of his brows, and his expression darkened.
He stepped closer to her, lowering his voice.
"Don't get involved; things are already awful enough."
At his words, Seraphina shot him a cool, piercing glance.
That look left Orion momentarily breathless.
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"Orion, this terrible situation must have been caused by Lucius, right?" Seraphina spoke with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. Before Orion could respond, she let out a light scotl
"I lacked Ms. Everhart's courage; how did ver think of such a satisfying revenge before?"
Her words made Orion's face darken, draining some color from his cheeks.
His heart felt as though a thin thread was tightly constricting it, and blood was slowly seeping out of the wound.
Had he forgotten?
How did his treatment of Seraphina differ from Luciuss current treatment of Lila?
At least Samuel cared for Lila in the Brown household.
But the Droses?
They regarded Seraphina as a thorn in their side.
The thought made his heart ache, and he found he couldn't breathe.
He tightened his grip on her wrist, holding her firmly, unwilling to let go.
Seraphina struggled for a moment, but it was futile; she gave up trying to break free.
"Seraphina, you must believe me, I've truly changed." Orion's voice was low and raspy.
From the stage, Lila continued, "Never trust a man who claims he has changed; after all, a dog doesn't change its ways." Seraphina couldn't help but laugh softly.
Orion's expression darkened further as he glanced up at the stage, his teeth clenched.
"I love you more than my own life," he declared, his tone resolute.
Lila's voice rang out again. "And don't believe the ease with which men say 'I love you.' Late declarations of love are worthless."
This time, Seraphina burst into genuine laughter.
Orion took a deep breath, his gaze heavy as it bore into the stage.
He regretted coming here.
If Lucius and that woman ruined his chances of reconciling with Seraphina, he would not let them off easily.
Lila's words undoubtedly shifted the atmosphere from one of potential reconciliation to something far
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Lucius stood off to the side, appearing to the outside world as a j*rk deserving of scorn, yet the sorrow in his eyes ran deep.
Was his sorrow genuine or feigned? No one could tell.
Lucius thought he could start a happy life again, only to find himself driven into desperation.
That timid little nobody, who used to barely speak up for herself, is now daring to stand out and create this scene to retaliate against him. Well! She's quite something!
Yet, in that moment, he realized he knew nothing about her.
He was unaware that she worked as a lawyer.
Meanwhile, the Browns were directing the guests to disperse. Clearly, nobody wanted to stick around to watch the drama unfold.
Just then, an adorable boy bounded onto the stage, his innocent demeanor radiating charm.
He approached Lila and pulled at her hand, offering heartfelt comfort.
"Sister, you need to be brave. You're so beautiful; you will surely find a better man. I can introduce you to my dad!"
His words sparked some interest among the crowd, who began to lean in closer.
The cute boy's remark took Lila by surprise.
Lucius choked slightly, his already grim expression darkening even further.
As if things couldn't get worse!
Little Dani decided to seize this opportunity, thinking that if he introduced this woman to his dad, he could monopolize Seraphina for himself.
What a delightful plan!
He continued with enthusiasm, "My mommy passed away, but I'm a wonderful boy. My dad is very wealthy; he will take excellent care of you. And you can be my mommy."
Lila frowned, reaching out to touch the soft curls atop the boy's head.
Dani mistook her gesture for agreement and beamed with delight. He loudly declared his intentions, "When I grow up, I'll take care of my dear one. I won't be like Lucius and Orion; they're just scoundrels. My dad always says that a gentleman must never play with a woman's feelings!"
Laughter erupted from the crowd; the boy had lightened the mood considerably.
But then, realization dawned on them.
"Orion?"
Did that boy just drag Orion into this?
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Wasn't that a publicly humiliated powerhouse?
All eyes turned instinctively toward Orion, who sat cloaked in shadow, his gaze dark and brooding.
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He fought to rein in his emotions, repeatedly telling himself not to be angry and not to lose his temper with a child.
Yet the chill radiating from him betrayed the turmoil within.
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Seeing the unfolding chaos, the Browns hastened the process of evacuating their guests.
Seraphina's family approached Lila, extending a hand toward those near her. "Come over here."
Little Dani joyfully leaped into Seraphina's embrace and said, "Ms. Lovely, doesn't what I say make a lot of sense?"
Seraphina gently ruffled his fluffy, curly hair and smiled. "Yes, Little Dani, you're wonderful."
Lila approached from the side and curiously inquired, So, this little boy knows Ms. Cross?"
Seraphina chuckled lightly and said, "Yes, he's a friend's child. Children speak freely, Ms. Everhart, so please don't take offense." ""Of course not!"
Lucius approached with a noticeably disheartened demeanor, yet he refused to give up.
"Darling!"
"Lucius," Lila interrupted sharply. "From now on, please call me Ms. Everhart. I think I've made myself clear enough."
Lucius's gaze darkened. He clenched his jaw, hastily attempting to salvage the situation.
"Whatever you want, I can give it to you. If you're upset about my ruining your family's business, I can help rebuild it."
"Enough!"
Lila's impatience was palpable, her facade of civility slipping away.
"The money you spent trying to win me back? I used it to buy off your ex-girlfriends. They're quite cheap, you know."
She scoffed, the purpose of her laughter unclear, before politely turning her attention to Seraphina.
"Ms. Cross, pardon my rudeness. Goodbye."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "Alright, goodbye."
Lila was quite different from what she had imagined-refreshingly to her taste!
Lucius tried to follow her, but his family blocked his path.
"Enough already! Today's farce has embarrassed us enough. What more shameful acts do you wish to commit?"
Struggling desperately against their hold, Lucius seemed determined to chase after Lila.
Orion walked over and shot a disapproving glance at his buddy. What a loser!
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situation; Lucius was the one who had caused all the trouble, but he still had to shoulder the blame.
With Seraphina around, he couldn't escalate things further.
"Let's go. I'll take you home," Orion said, grasping her wrist firmly and leading her away.
Seraphina turned her head, scanning for her most reliable ally, Justin.
What did she find?
Justin had cornered Sarah, deep in conversation, and she couldn't quite make out what they were discussing. Seraphina cursed under her breath; indeed, men were utterly unreliable!
Little Dani, worried he would fall behind, scampered along behind them, short legs moving as quickly as they could.
Orion wished he could just pick that boy up and toss him aside, but obviously, that would be illegal.
The boy nestled close to Seraphina. His bright blue eyes darted around, looking mischievous.
Who knew what trouble he was planning?
Fortunately, the driver was quick to scoop up Little Dani and settle him into the passenger seat, leaving ample space and privacy for the two in the back.
As the driver raised the divider, it blocked any potential mischief from Little Dani.
Orion cast an approving glance at the driver; he deserved a raise.
Arriving at the entrance of Cross Mansion, they unexpectedly ran into Emeris, who had just returned from fishing.
The two cars faced each other, and Orion felt a twinge of nervousness.
After all, since their last encounter, his status had changed significantly.
Seraphina, however, remained calm. She stepped out of the car, carefully guiding Little Dani down. The butler promptly took the child inside.
Just as Seraphina intended to dismiss Orion, he surprised her by exiting the car too.
As he fastened his suit jacket, he appeared noble and distinguished, that air of cold sophistication settling around him in an instant.
As he strode toward Emeris's vehicle, Seraphina cursed under her breath.
He was determined not to miss this opportunity, willing to risk Seraphina's anger just to meet her father.
Emeris didn't exit his car but lowered the window, squinting slightly.
Mr. Dros?"
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"Good evening. Emeris"
Emeris smiled, his gaze shifting to his daughter, who looked slightly impatient.
"I'm grateful to Mr. Dros for going out of his way to bring Seraphina home."
"Of course, it was my pleasure."
Emeris continued. "If you're not busy, Mr. Dros, you're welcome to come in for a cup of coffee."
At that moment. Orion should have been wise enough to decline, claiming he had company matters to attend to and excusing himself.
"Sure, thank you, Emeris," Orion replied, his thick skin prevailing.
Emeris merely stared at him in silence.
Seraphina was equally speechless.
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The group entered the mansion and settled into the seats in the living room. Benjamin quickly served a cup of coffee and two glasses of milk.
The milk was meant for Seraphina and Emeris.
Emeris smiled apologetically and said, "Mr. Dros, I must apologize for the lack of hospitality. I'm getting older, and coffee keeps me awake at night, so I won't be joining you. Seraphina prefers her beauty sleep, so she shouldn't have coffee either." Orion glanced at the rich, hand-ground black coffee before him, managing to pull a strained smile onto his stiff face.
"I really enjoy drinking coffee at night."
"Well, that's good," Seraphina said, raising an eyebrow.
"Since you enjoy it so much, why not give our house blend a try?"
Orion's gaze swept over her, dark and inscrutable.
"Sure."
With her egging on, he wouldn't refuse.
He lifted the cup and pretended to savor a few sips before finishing it in
Even Emeris noticed something was off.
Clearing his throat, he asked, "How is your family doing?"
Orion nodded and said, "They're all doing well."
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"By the way, I heard recently that you were going to marry that girl from the Clark Group. How's that going? Have you exchanged engagement rings yet? Emeris brought this up casually, as it had popped into his mind.
Orion chuckled softly and said, "That's just a rumor, Emeris. You've misunderstood; we never intended to arrange a marriage with them."
"She's practically living at your place, and
ou say there's no intent?"
Seraphina lounged lazily on the sofa. If it weren't for Orion's presence, she would have curled up more comfortably.
Orion looked at her, as if he were explaining something specifically for her.
"There's never been anyone else I want to marry but one person."
And that person is
is you.
Seraphina yawned, not wanting to continue.
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"I'm tired."
Orion's eyes darkened momentarily before he stood up to excuse himself.
Emeris watched the silent battle between the two with keen interest.
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He knew that Orion hadn't given up on Seraphina; if anything, he seemed a bit obsessive. But that was fine with him.
After all, he had once made Seraphina suffer, and now it was Orion's turn to feel that sting.
After a few polite exchanges, he asked Benjamin to see Orion off.
Seraphina stretched lazily and decided to head upstairs for a rest.
"Wait," Emeris called, tapping his fingers thoughtfully. "What's your relationship with Orion right now?"
It was obvious that something was off!
It didn't resemble a romantic relationship, nor did it seem like a couple who had fought and split.
Seraphina pursed her lips, a hint of nonchalance in her brow.
"It's just a casual fling."
She was the only one interacting with him.
Emeris knew that Seraphina could be quite rational at crucial moments, especially with her post-divorce attitude toward Orion.
She didn't want to rekindle their relationship.
So when she said it was just for fun, it likely was just that.
He smiled, though a hint of weariness displayed on his face.
"If it's just for fun, then go ahead. We can afford to play around, but be careful not to get burned."
He reminded kindly.
"Don't worry," Seraphina replied with a raised eyebrow.
"Now, about that, Wilson. I actually think he's not bad, at least better than Orion. His child is currently staying with us. Let's be honest, that kid is charming-especially to you. If you choose him, I will support your decision. Emeris-had thought this through. In their circle, there were plenty of matches that made sense.
But compared to Orion, they all seemed lacking.
However, Wilson's influence abroad meant he wouldn't be under Orion's shadow. It could be worth a shot.
Halfway up the stairs, Seraphina turned back, frowning at Emeris.
"Dad marriage is orave I just got out alive. how could possibly go back in?"
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Hearing this, Emeris was overjoyed.
"Exactly!"
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The next morning, as Seraphina headed to work, she noticed Justin's car was absent. She had no idea if he had returned home the night before.
Once she arrived at the office, she found Thomas unusually chatty.
"Ms. Cross, I heard last night's party was quite the spectacle. Mr. Brown's remarriage banquet is going down in history, isn't it?"
It was not unexpected that he had heard; with so many people in attendance, news spread quickly.
Seraphina smiled and said, "Yeah, it was truly spectacular!"
Halfway to the office, he noticed a woman standing at the front desk and spoke with the secretary.
Squinting, Seraphina realized this was the leading lady from last night's event.
The secretary didn't recognize her. Since Lila hadn't made an appointment, she didn't let her through. ""Ms. Everhart?"