Ch. 431..435: Inherit Billions Chapter 431-435

Chapter 431 A Fiery Passion

Seraphina cleared her throat and casually put the box away, trying to salvage his pride in a lighthearted

manner.

"But I actually like this gift. It's been a long time since I received something so simple yet thoughtful. Though they sell a batch every graduation season, I've never bought one. This is the first time I've ever received a tree as a gift."

At that moment, the meeting had already moved into its main agenda. The host looked toward Wilson, signaling it was his turn to speak.

Wilson smiled, stood up, and glanced down at Seraphina.

In a soft voice, he said, "It's my turn now. If I mess up, feel free to correct me."

Seraphina clenched her fist, gesturing encouragement.

With a smile on his face, Wilson walked forward, instantly becoming the center of attention. The room fell

silent.

His tall and graceful figure exuded an air of nobility with every movement. He carried himself with a calm and steady demeanor, his sharp edges hidden beneath a humble gaze. Although he appeared warm and gentle, there was a certain chill and depth in his eyes that occasionally surfaced. "Hello, everyone. It's an honor to stand here."

Seraphina watched him with a smile. Compared to the previous speakers, his content was more relatable and practical. He didn't focus on introducing his own company but instead highlighted the Al project.

Most notably, he didn't shy away from addressing the incident with the Etopia project, explaining the before and after in detail, capturing everyone's attention.

"We are inevitably heading toward the future. The development of Al is an invitation to that future. As we explore and advance, there is no end, no turning back. Autonomous driving is merely a small part of this. The world has already broken down its prejudices and is ready to embrace them. This is our gift to the future.

Suddenly, the room erupted in applause, the energy of the crowd palpable.

As Wilson stood on stage, his gaze lingered softly in one direction, never straying.

Seraphina met his eyes for a few seconds; her heart inexplicably stirred.

She quickly lowered her head, convinced it was the passionate atmosphere that had gotten to her.

At Dros Group.

Orion was in the middle of a meeting. Someone, clueless or perhaps just reckless, kept bombarding him with messages. The incessant notifications on his phone echoed in the room, one after another.

Orion's face darkened with growing impatience.

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The person giving the report faltered slightly, but Orion coldly urged "Continue."

He picked up his phone, tapping a few times.

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Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply, his expression turning dark and menacing. The cold anger swept across his face, storming through his previously calm demeanor. Wilson is with Seraphina?

The department manager presenting the report instinctively wiped away some sweat, his face pale.

"Mr. Dros, we've put some projects on hold during your absence, and others carry significant risks. The project team is unsure if we should continue with further investments." Bang!

Orion slammed his phone onto the table, his sharp gaze cutting through the manager. His tone was as cold as ice. "So, you're saying you're useless, right?"

The manager's face turned pallid, sweat dripping down his forehead as his body began to tremble.

The atmosphere in the meeting room froze in an instant.

Just moments ago, Orion had been in a decent mood; he even offered some comforting words to another manager who had made a mistake, encouraging him to keep pushing forward. Now, in the blink of an eye, he had become merciless and ruthless.

Was it Orion who had changed too quickly, or was it just unlucky timing for the manager?

Ken, sitting nearby, didn't dare make a sound. He could only silently mourn for the unfortunate department manager.

Maybe it wa

Maybe it was just bad luck.

A cold, dark aura seemed to surround Orion, his expression sinister as he stared at the manager. "Have the correct report on my desk by the end of the day. If not, make it a resignation letter." With that, he didn't spare another glance and walked out the door.

Ken hesitated briefly, then hurriedly grabbed Orion's phone from the table and rushed to catch him.

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""Mr. Dros!"

He handed the phone over.

Orion glanced at it and took it. He asked in a deep, icy tone, "You were supposed to keep an eye on Seraphina. Did you not know she was in a meeting with Wilson?" NIK

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Ken paused, surprised. "Ms. Cross has a meeting in the neighboring state and has also invited you. However, the specifics of the meeting aren't that significant. I mentioned it to you before, and you asked me to decline. According to the schedule, Mr. Rockwell should be back in three days."

He truly had no idea that Wilson had returned early.

Wilson appeared harmless and gentle, but one should not underestimate his abilities on Wraith Street. It would be a challenge to keep an eye on him.

Orion entered the office; his expression was cold. "When will it end?"

"The meeting is only held this afternoon. Ms. Cross should be back by evening."

Orion shot him a cold glare, clearly displeased with Ken's use of 'should'.

Ken lowered his head even further, forcing himself to add, "It's too late for you to go now.

After all, several important meetings were coming up soon.

After a long pause, Orion commanded, "Get out."

"Yes, boss."

Ken quickly complied and retreated from the room.

Inside, Orion's heart was anything but calm. The thought of Seraphina being with that scheming Wilson gnawed at him, and it was an unbearable sensation. His gaze turned steely.

Wilson was more difficult to deal with than Henry, but even the toughest adversaries had their weaknesses.

No one would take her away from him.

To avoid any unnecessary worries, Seraphina decided not to return home that evening.

Dressed in simple, casual clothes and wearing a hat, she slipped out to go shopping alone.

Thomas was preoccupied with numerous tasks, and her friends were all elsewhere, so she had no one to accompany her.

As dusk settled, the sky deepened from a light blue to a dark indigo, finally surrendering to darkness.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soft, soothing sound.

Seraphina walked through a small park and headed straight for the mall.

Upon entering, the sight of luxurious boutiques made her heart flutter with excitement.

Without a second thought, she dove in, happily embarking on a shopping spree.

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""This one and this one, I'll take them!"

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She was dressed in a modest outfit, her hat shielding her face. No one recognized her as she swiped her Card with unwavering confidence, leaving the sales associates in awe. They wished they could whisk her away to shop endlessly.

After making a fair amount of purchase, she arranged the delivery of the items to her hotel. Holding her receipts, she casually tucked them into her pocket and continued her stroll. Suddenly, a group of black-clad bodyguards appeared in front of her.

Seraphina froze, instinctively tensing up, thinking it might have something to do with her.

But the bodyguards rushed past her without a glance.

Oh, thank goodness; they weren't after me.

Feeling a bit fatigued, she spotted a quiet resting area ahead, where a grand piano stood invitingly in the center. She glanced around and decided to sit down.

As her fingers brushed the keys, a spark of desire ignited within her.

She played a few notes, the sound crisp and delightful-the piano was truly exquisite.

Without thinking, she began to play. The notes came together in a simple, cheerful tune-Summer'. The melody was bright and fresh, perfectly matching her relaxed mood after shopping.

It had been a long time since she felt this at ease; she almost lost herself in the music.

Suddenly, someone sat beside her, breaking her reverie

When the stranger's hands rested on the keys, a lively, harmonious sound blended seamlessly with her melody. Seraphina paused, turning her head instinctively to look.

There was Wilson. A warm, clear smile illuminated his handsome face.

His fingers danced across the keys, perfectly complementing her playing. Their duet was vibrant and lively, as if they had practiced it countless times before. The music flowed effortlessly, filling the air with a lightheartedness that was utterly refreshing. Seraphina smiled back, realizing their unspoken connection was rooted in their shared love for the piano and the music.

They felt as though they had traveled back in time to a sun-drenched summer day, remembering their happiest moments. That joy enveloped her, making life feel as radiant as the sunshine itself.

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As the last notes of the music faded, the smile in Seraphina's eyes slowly disappeared.

It felt like ages since she had been this happy; those past moments of joy now seemed so distant.

Ever since she had developed feelings for Orion, her life had been devoid of such simple pleasures.

Orion was like a spell; he had bewitched her completely.

The man beside her withdrew his hands from the piano gracefully at the right time. Seraphina glanced over; his long, slender fingers, with their well-defined knuckles, looked beautiful. He was truly gifted, which was why he played the piano so beautifully. "Ms. Cross, I hope my playing wasn't too terrible," Wilson said with a gentle self-deprecation.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow and asked, "How could it be? Your playing is far more sophisticated than mine, Mr. Rockwell. I should be the one feeling embarrassed."

After all, it was unthinkable to perform a duet without prior practice.

That kind of harmony required deep mutual understanding.

Wilson sighed softly and said, "I've always loved this piece. It has a way of relieving confusion; the simpler it is, the more joy it brings."

Seraphina nodded in agreement. "That's true, but... let's leave now. I feel like everyone is staring at us."

She cast a quick glance around. Initially, no one had paid attention to them, but the music had drawn a crowd.

Now that the performance was over, people lingered.

With a larger audience, the chance of being recognized increased.

Wilson noticed this too and immediately stood up, grabbing Seraphina's bag from beside her. "Let's go."

As they turned, a man who appeared to be a manager and five bodyguards stood waiting with a smile. The two were taken aback.

"Hello! I'm the general manager of this mall. It's a pleasure to hear such enchanting music," he said, his eyes bright. Seraphina lowered her hat's brim and nodded slightly.

"Thank you."

"Are you two a couple?" he asked.

Both Seraphina and Wilson frozen at his remarks. Clearly, this man didn't recognize them.

Neither confirmed nor denied it.

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played together-who would believe you're not?"

Seraphina was speechless, her expression unreadable.

Wilson cleared his throat and asked, "Is there something we can help you with?"

"Congratulations! You've won a prize!"

The manager made an announcement, his tone filled with excitement.

The two remained unfazed, looking at him coolly.

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The manager, undeterred by their lack of enthusiasm, continued cheerfully, "You two are our lucky couple of the day! Our mall's final event is today, and you performed together on this million-dollar piano without a single mistake. You surpassed all our expectations!" He assessed them, noting their extraordinary demeanor. They didn't look like average customers, especially with the watch on the man's wrist-worth enough to buy a luxury apartment in the city center. And although the woman dressed simply, her bag was a limited edition worth tens of thousands.

How could they let such good clients slip away?

Seraphina raised an eyebrow, pausing for a moment.

Naturally drawn to gifts, she found herself intrigued by the prize. However, since she and Wilson were not in a romantic relationship, accepting it felt inappropriate.

Just as she was about to decline, the manager proudly added, "Our mall is part of the Dros Group. We have a solid reputation, and our prizes are substantial-no gimmicks here, and we mean every word!"

Upon hearing that it was the Dros Group and that the prize was substantial, Seraphina stiffened slightly, a smirk creeping onto her lips.

Heh...

Well, if it's being offered, why not take advantage of it?

In an instant, she changed her mind and decided to seize the opportunity.

"Alright, what's the prize?" She asked; her interest piqued.

After all, it was Dros Group footing the bill-what did she have to lose?

The manager beamed and explained, "As of this moment, your entire spending today is on us!"

He looked at them expectantly. "Exciting, isn't it?"

The manager had observed that neither of them carried any shopping bags, nor did they have anything. from the mall.

This offer was purely psychological-an attempt to make them feel regretful and encourage them to return and spend in the future.

What a perfect marketing strategy!

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Wilson smiled lightly, his expression blank, unaffected by the news.

Meanwhile, Seraphina frowned in surprise and asked, "Everything?"

"Exactly! But it seems you haven't had the chance to shop yet."

The manager grinned, intending to offer her a small memento.

Before he could finish, Seraphina reached into her pocket and pulled out a long receipt, handing it to him.

"Here."

The manager's expression changed slightly upon seeing it.

The thickness, the length... it was clear this wasn't just a casual trip to the mall.

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The manager took the receipt with trembling hands, his mind momentarily foggy as he stared at the numbers-like being struck by a heavy blow to the head. Buzzing filled his ears.

The smile from the mall manager vanished entirely.

His gaze fixated on the receipts, each one more shocking than the last; the smallest total was a hundred thousand, and when he added them up...

This was probably his total sales for the entire quarter.

This seemingly ordinary woman had spent five million in just a few hours.

Suddenly, he felt a tightness in his chest, as if his heart might stop beating altogether.

It was as if both his life and career were reaching an inevitable end.

Wilson, standing nearby, managed a wry smile. "This prize is quite generous! Mr. Dros is loaded. Perhaps I should propose that he organizes more events of this nature in the future." Seraphina raised an eyebrow in agreement. "Yes, it's definitely the style of Orion!"

Their tone implied a familiarity with Orion, the big boss of Dros Group.

The mall manager's face turned pale. D*mn! I'm over. It was too late to regret this.

That's why he was so determined to force the prize onto Seraphina, despite her firm refusal.

He licked his dry lips, his voice trembling, and said, "Five million is no small amount. I need to consult my superiors.

He spoke guiltily, with an unsteady voice that had grown hoarse.

Seraphina blinked at him and asked teasingly, "Aren't you the general manager? Doesn't that mean you have the final say? Should I contact your supervisor for further clarification?" With that, she pulled out her phone.

"Wait! Of course, I can call the shot, ma'am. Please provide your bank account details and name; we will transfer the five million shortly."

The mall manager gritted his teeth, making a promise he could barely believe.

If this got back to Orion, whether it was an illegal lucky draw or a post-event dispute, he wouldn't be able to explain himself-he might as well consider his career over. Seraphina smiled calmly, tucking her phone away. She actually left her contact information and account details with him.

"Thank you. I really appreciate this prize," she said, turning to leave with Wilson.

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He might as well sever his own head if he ever organized another lucky draw!

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Wilson glanced sideways at Seraphina, the smile never leaving his face. She seemed to be in a good mood.

"Have you sent all the items you bought back home?"

He hadn't anticipated her purchasing power to be so formidable.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "They should have arrived at the hotel by now."

"Do you think Mr. Dros will be upset when he finds out?"

Seraphina scoffed. "They brought this on themselves!"

After a moment, she added, "But how could the Dros Group have such foolish subordinates? Why were they so eager to be duped?" Muttering to herself, she chuckled lightly as she turned to head back.

Dros Group.

Orion sat comfortably in his office, surveying the city below.

From his vantage point, he could see half the skyline, a breathtaking view that he relished.

He glanced over at Ken, his tone cool yet confident.

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"You know, Seraphina still has feelings for me."

Ken could only stare, dumbfounded. He had no words.

How could you be drunk before even taking a sip?

Orion's voice remained cold, his profile shrouded in shadows, indistinct yet commanding.

The glass of red wine in his hand shimmered with brilliance.

"A day has passed. By now, Seraphina must realize that Henry was set up by me. She values him so much, yet she hasn't come to confront me.

"Doesn't that mean she doesn't oppose me dealing with the men around her?

"In truth, she has always cared only for me!"

Ken twitched his lips and cast him another glance.,

He felt a powerful impulse to share something with him. Mr. Dros, you might be mistaken!

Does the possibility that Ms. Cross doesn't value Henry at all cross your mind?

Just as she doesn't value you?

But he swallowed the words, deciding it was best to keep silent.

Doment it, the have in alemane vickit!

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His phone buzzed, breaking the moment. The message was from the head of the largest mall in the neighboring state, a classmate and friend, who had sent out a distress signal. "For the love of God, Ken, you have to help me! You won't believe what's happened. Look at this!"

Two photos and a video followed.

One displayed Seraphina's name and bank account details; the other showed her back, walking with a

man.

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The video showed just a few seconds of them playing the piano together.

"She can't be ... She can't be the same Seraphina that boss can't have, right? She just won a couple's prize worth five million with another man. My performance is going to tank." Ken felt his heart sink like a heavy stone dropped from a great height. The man beside Seraphina was

Wilson.

He glanced nervously at Orion, who stood there. Ken suddenly found himself overwhelmed by a whirlwind of panic.

This is it!

The table, which they had just replaced, would now require another change.

Ken hesitated, then spoke up. "Mr. Dros..."

Although he hated to dampen Orion's mood at such a crucial moment, he knew that if he didn't say something now, Orion would find out later-and he would be the first to go. Orion turned slightly, casting a sharp glance at Ken.

Without hesitation, Ken handed over his phone. The chat history on the screen told the whole story.

Orion took a full three minutes to read through it.

He took a sip of wine, his gaze dark and cold, and remained silent.

Ken was taken aback by Orion's calm reaction.

The more composed Orion appeared, the more anxious Ken became.

When he finally built up the courage to look up, he noticed the emotions swirling in Orion's eyes, barely contained; his brows knitted tightly in an expression that sent chills down Ken's spine. Orion was not upset about the money.

He was furious that Seraphina and Wilson had appeared together as a couple in public, playing music and accepting the couple's prize.

What made it even worse was that the award had come from him.

Darkness seemed to envelope Orion at that moment. His aura was cold and menacing, making the air around him feel icy and suffocating. "Bang!"

The sound echoed as Ken stumbled out of the office, shutting the door behind him with a sigh of relief.

He then contacted the logistics department to arrange for a new desk for the boss's office.

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The moonlight was beautiful as Seraphina and Wilson strolled down the path back to the hotel.

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Seraphina thought Wilson was being a gentleman by walking her back, but when she saw him stay at the hotel and pull a key card from his pocket, she was surprised. Oh, he lives in the room opposite of her.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow. It wasn't uncommon for guests to share the same hotel, so he must have just been dropping her off along the way.

Wilson smiled as she opened the door. "Good night."

Seraphina nodded. "Sweet dreams."

Once inside, she let out a sigh of relief. Seraphina quickly sent a text message to Thomas and started getting ready for bed.

Before sleeping, she turned off her phone.

No one could disturb her rest.

The moonlight was gentle, hazy, and peaceful.

Early the next morning, her alarm went off, rousing her from sleep.

After freshening up, she heard the doorbell ring.

It was Thomas

He handed her two bags he had prepared and said, "Ms. Cross, the car is waiting outside."

Seraphina nodded and took the bags, heading inside to change.

With a light makeup, she appeared cold, and her features were striking, especially in her outfit, which was elegant yet playful, effortlessly showcasing her status as a noble lady without trying too hard. Thomas couldn't help but be impressed at her look.

"Those ladies would be filled with envy every day if Ms. Cross were mingling in socialite circles instead of business circles!"

At his words, Seraphina raised an eyebrow, enjoying the compliment of his admiration and not hiding her pride in her words.

"I thought they were already living in jealousy," she replied with a hint of arrogance.

Thomas chuckled and quickly followed her out.

As she stepped outside, she glanced instinctively at the room across from hers.

For some reason, Wilson's name came to mind.

Thomas quickly spoke up, "When I came up, I saw Mr. Rockwell had already left. He seemed to have something urgent to attend to."

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Seraphina replied, "I didn't ask."

Thomas paused for a moment. "Forget I said anything!

Haha!

Seraphina scoffed internally and settled back in her office chair, swinging it gently.

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Thomas knocked and entered. "Ms. Zora's manager just reached out with a few business deals, all with Dros Group."

Seraphina nodded and asked, "What a coincidence. I wish her the best in her career. What about Henry? Will Dros Group silence him?"

Thomas wore a serious expression and nodded solemnly, "We've made it clear to Henry that Dros Group are his enemies, ensuring that we will not be dragged into this."

Seraphina exhaled with relief as she rested her legs on the table, her demeanor relaxed and slightly careless. She tapped her fingers on the desk and said, "As long as it doesn't affect us, that's all that matters."