Ch. 436..440: Inherit Billions Chapter 436-440
Chapter 436 An Uninvited Guest
Once Seraphina calmed down, Henry's incident began to sink in.
His actions were inconsistent with his typically cautious nature.
Now, with Zora suddenly acquiring several contracts from Dros Group, everything fell into place.
Clearly, this was Orion's act of revenge, as he used Zora to force Henry to completely distance himself from her. Poor Henry had become a sacrificial pawn.
Yet Seraphina had no intention of confronting Orion.
It wasn't out of kindness; rather, it was simply that Henry, in his position, wasn't worth her seeking revenge for.
Just then, a knock echoed through the office. Before she could respond, the door swung open.
Seraphina frowned, her gaze turning icy. Who dared to intrude unannounced?
Sivir cast a glance at her and raised an eyebrow, a slight frown creasing his forehead. He then cleared his throat. "Someone's here." Seraphina hadn't even had the chance to pull her legs back from the table when the sound of calm, measured footsteps entered the room.
Orion stood there, taking in the sight of her lounging comfortably in her chair, his expression tightening/ slightly. Well, wasn't she a picture of leisure?
But she wasn't alone; there was a man in the room. Thofnas sat across from her, and she seemed utterly indifferent to how she presented herself. Orion shot a cold look at Thomas, who shivered, unsure of what offense he had committed.
If anyone was at fault, it was Seraphina!
At that moment, Seraphina gracefully returned to an elegant posture, eyeing both Sivir and Orion with a hint of surprise.
"Mr. Dros? What brings you here? I had no idea you would drop by."
Seraphina looked at her brother with a smile.
With a resigned sigh, Sivir adjusted his tie and explained, "I just got back from a meeting and happened to run into Mr. Dros. We came up together." Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "Mr. Dros didn't even send word beforehand. How ungracious of us not to welcome you properly."
Orion's gaze darkened as he shot her a penetrating look, his jaw clenched.
He let out a low chuckle and said, "I was afraid that if I announced my arrival, I wouldn't be allowed in."
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Dumbfounded, a brief chuckle escaped Seraphina's lips. Well, he had a point!
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She fell silent, not intending to seek revenge for Henry. Still, Orion had ruined her means of making money, so he shouldn't expect any warmth from her.
Sivir pursed his lips and coughed lightly. "How about we go out for lunch together?"
Seraphina shot him a look. Is this man my brother?
Is he blind to the tension hanging in the air?
"Sure!" Orion replied, his tone sharper than necessary.
Apparently, there was no escaping this situation.
The three of them silently agreed not to eat out and headed to the cafeteria instead.
The spacious cafeteria had everything one could desire. They settled into a private VIP room. Seraphina instructed Thomas to go out and order, while the three waited for him in the room. An uneasy silence enveloped them.
Orion gazed intently at Seraphina, his once calm demeanor now tinged with irritation.
Seraphina felt confused by his intensity.
Orion kept staring at Seraphina. The gloomy expression on his face was not pleasing to the eye.
Last night had been restless; he had boasted confidently to himself that Seraphina only had eyes for him.
But reality struck him hard, like a slap across the face!
His heart felt heavy, especially when he recalled how she had played piano with Wilson the night before, winning the couple's prize-a prize he had paid for!
He was on the verge of losing his mind.
Orion's face darkened; his eyes were icy cold as he questioned, "Who were you with last night?"
Seraphina's smile slightly faded. She met his gaze with icy resolve.
"Why does it matter who I was with?"
Orion shoot, "Let me guess: it was that old man Wilson"
"Mr. Dros, don't you think you're meddling a bit too much in my business?" Seraphina crossed her arms, her tone as cool as her demeanor.
Orion's eyes narrowed. Obviously, Seraphina wanted to distance herself from Wilson.
He pulled out his phone, found the video, and tossed it onto the table.
"Quite the pianist, aren't you? When will you play for me?"
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Haha! Is this guy jealous?
Where is all that coming from?
She smiled, her expression shifting to one of mischief.
"When Mr. Dros gets married, I'd be thrilled to perform a piece as a guest."
Her answer infuriated him.
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Orion abruptly stood, his face contorted with fury, a chill radiating from him. His eyes were fiery red.
"Seraphina!"
The flames of rage burned in his chest and pained him all over. Yet this woman seemed to revel in twisting the blade that stuck in his wounds.
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Seraphina met his gaze and offered a faint smile.
Beside her, Sivir coughed softly, casting a warning glance at Orion.
"Mr. Dros, don't act rashly. Let's talk things through."
This guy has the nerve to shout at my sister in my face?
Did he take me as nonexistent?
Sivir recalled the video he had seen and turned to Seraphina.
"What made you suddenly want to play the piano?"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, her expression nonchalant.
"I just randomly played a few notes and happened to run into Mr. Rockwell, and he played along with me. Anyway, Mr. Dros is quite generous with his gift. He actually waived all of my shopping expenses. She smiled slyly.
Sivir shot a glance at Orion and asked, "Waive your shopping expenses?"
Dros?"
Seraphina smirked a little and said, "How could I pass up such an opportunity? Right, Mr. Dros?"
She coincidentally ran into Wilson.
They didn't go on a date.
Orion's voice turned icy as he frowned. "You pretended to be a couple just to get your shopping expenses waived?"
He quickly understood the essence of the issue.
Sivir stared at her too, while Seraphina pursed her lips and smiled. "I spent over five million, after all."
At this, Sivir froze for a moment.
No wonder!
He knew his sister's temper all too well.
She rarely shopped, but when she did get a taste for it, she wanted to buy out the entire mall.
She had even purchased an island, which remained untouched, and she never visited it to this day.
Sivir realized she must have wanted to use this chance to make Orion spend some money.
He looked at Orion and said softly, "Mr. Dros, I can cover that amount."
Seraphina looked surprised.
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Sivir frowned slightly.
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He had intended to say that Seraphina and Wilson weren't actually a couple and didn't qualify for such treatment.
However, Orion lowered his gaze, maintaining a low tone as he quietly laughed.
"Besides, it's only right to cover her expenses."
He was more than willing to do so.
Seraphina was speechless.
Sivir felt the same.
At that moment, Thomas entered with their orders. All of those dishes were favorites of Sivir and Seraphina. As for Orion? Thomas was unaware of Orion's preferences.
In the middle of the meal, Seraphina received an urgent call and excused herself.
Left alone, Orion and Sivir exchanged glances, neither having much appetite. Yet, out of politeness, neither proposed ending the meal. Both enduring until the last bite while maintaining a facade of cordiality. "Mr. Dros seems to have some opinions about Mr. Rockwell," Sivir ventured.
Orion calmly wiped his mouth, his movements exceedingly refined.
"Untrustworthy flies are always hovering around Seraphina, and I have to keep a close watch on her."
If necessary, he would swat them away!
Sivir couldn't help but chuckle; it was a rather blunt remark.
"Many people naturally chase after my sister because she is beautiful, wealthy, and has a good personality!"
He took pride in this fact.
Orion's expression darkened, a cold smirk playing at the corners of his lips.
"Yes, I must filter those people for her."
Sivir's smile faltered. Filter for her?
Sorry, but you would be the first to be cast aside by her.
"Indeed, after all, our families have reached an unprecedented level of cooperation; it's only fitting," Sivir replied, trying to keep the atmosphere light.
Although the lunch was awkward, both of them had enough experience to handle more difficult situations.
If the man sitting across from him weren't his brother-in-law, Orion would have lost patience long ago and stormed out.
Sivir courteously escorted Orion to the door after they finished their meal making sure there was not a
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single flaw.
"Mr. Dros, we should play some golf together when you have time."
It was merely polite chatter.
Orion paused and quickly agreed, "Sure, brother Sivir.
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Sivir's expression stiffened before he forced a smile. "Since you call me that, does that make Seraphina
your sister now?" If something goes wrong, I trust that you will understand.
Orion's brilliant smile faded slightly as he choked on his words.
Sivir waved his hand and said, "Goodbye."
As Orion settled back into the car, the driver cautiously observed his expression.
"Mr. Dros, back to the office?"
Orion closed his eyes and simply grunted before falling silent.
After a moment, he picked up his phone and dialed an overseas number, his voice heavy.
"What projects does Wilson currently have on his plate? Give me a detailed list."
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After wrapping up her tasks, Seraphina received a call from Justin and headed straight to the film set.
Justin had a casual approach to his arrivals and departures, but when it was time to film his scenes, he never took it lightly. His professionalism and unwavering attention to detail earned him great respect in the industry. On the phone, Justin had mentioned something urgent and insisted she come quickly.
So, here she was.
As she looked around at the cheerful chatter of the crew, Seraphina felt a moment of hesitation.
Just then, Justin emerged from the crowd, waving excitedly. "Seraphina, over here!"
Seraphina stood there, taken aback.
Noticing her expression, which hinted she might be on the verge of an outburst, Justin rushed over.
"Seraphina, you haven't eaten yet, right? I saved you a boxed meal."
Her face darkened further, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she realized that Justin had tricked her.
"A lunch box? I left my proper meal with Sivir and came here for a lunch box."
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Seraphina clenched her teeth in frustration, worried that the people around her might catch on to her irritation. Her expression was starting to slip, revealing the storm of emotions brewing inside her. "I'm going to find Dad!" she declared.
"Wait!" Justin grabbed her arm. "Seraphina, are you really going to tell me? Dad is so busy! Last time he hurt his back while trying to catch me, and now he can't even go fishing."
Seraphina shot him a glare and remained silent.
Haha! How could he have the nerve to say that?
"Listen," Justin lowered his voice and revealed, "Sarah is here. You have to keep her around for a bit. I'll cook for you two!"
Seraphina raised an eyebrow, her expression shifting dramatically.
"You want me to help you win her favor?"
Justin's true intentions became clear in an instant.
"Well, what else could it be?" He replied, feigning innocence.
Justin clicked his tongue, looking slightly embarrassed as he stubbornly defended himself. "But you don't like boxed meals, right?" Seraphina had seen through his ruse and let out a sigh,
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If Sarah were to get hurt by Justin, Seraphina would definitely side with her friend without hesitation.
In this case, she'd rather find someone more dependable than Justin.
Looking at her with disbelief, Justin asked, "Aren't you my sister?"
"Why don't you ask Dad?"
Sarah and her group interrupted their playful banter as they left a nearby room.
Seeing Seraphina, Sarah was unfazed. "Seraphina!"
Seraphina smiled, walking over to pull her friend's arm. "What are you doing here, Sarah?"
"I'm working here. I thought you'd be swamped with work! I can't believe Justin wasn't lying; you're really here!"
Justin flashed a charming smile, the quintessential rich kid demeanor.
"Come on, I'll show you both my cooking skills."
Seraphina chuckled. She was indeed drowning in work, having been brought in as extra help.
But for Justin's sake, she kept that to herself.
Sarah hesitated for a moment, but with Seraphina's encouragement, she said, "Let's go; I'm starving."
Seeing Seraphina's eager attitude, Sarah decided not to refuse.
She glanced back and asked, "Is it okay if we bring Bruce along?"
"No problem!" Seraphina replied cheerfully.
Justin fell speechless.
He was someone who paid attention to every detail in life. Justin never stayed in hotels when filming.
Instead, he rented an apartment nearby, employing a cleaner to tidy up daily, even if he was only there for a few days.
The four of them went inside together.
Justin's mood soured as soon as Bruce climbed into the car. Fortunately, Seraphina and Sarah had plenty to chat about, keeping the atmosphere lively. Seraphina watched Justin bustling around in the kitchen, shaking her head with admiration.
"Doesn't he look attractive when he's cooking?"
A man with a gentle personality, hardworking attitude, and strong family background-even cooking looked appealing when done by him.
He truly was a product of Emeris's training.
for a moment then smiled softly "Instin has always been the hect-looking man around"
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Seraphina sensed a hint of sadness in Sarah's tone, one that seemed to stem from her feelings about Justin.
She was unaware of the reason, but perhaps there was still hope for the two of them?
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Bruce had been quietly sitting off to the side, almost like a piece of furniture. Though he felt a bit awkward, he didn't overly try to assert himself.
Seraphina paused for a moment before asking, "By the way, how did you meet Lucius's ex-wife?"
Since that unforgettable wedding, Seraphina has been curious about it.
Sarah responded, "She used to attend some events as Lucius's wife, but I believe he often overlooked her because he didn't treat her seriously. I felt sorry for her, so we ended up getting to know each other." Seraphina nodded, understanding the situation.
"That does sound quite pityful."
"I know you're helping her law firm with some promotions. That's kind of you, but you need to be careful. If things go wrong, it might backfire on you," Sarah cautioned.
Seraphina smiled lightly; it was a remark she could only make as a friend.
"Don't worry; I've prepared for it."
Just as they were chatting, Justin emerged from the kitchen, carrying a plate of perfectly seared steak.
His white shirt highlighted his handsome, gentle demeanor, accentuating his striking features and the well-defined muscles in his arms.
Seraphina couldn't help but shake her head and say, "My brother's face is truly mesmerizing-it's like he's out to charm every woman. Why isn't he a two-hundred-pound bald guy?" Sarah chuckled at her comment.
Justin gave her a quick glance before lowering his apron. He asked, "Is my appearance such a disappointment?"
Seraphina walked over with a bright smile, beckoning to Sarah. "Sarah, the steak he cooked is absolutely amazing!"
As Sarah approached, Justin quickly pulled out a chair for her.
Meanwhile, Seraphina, who had already taken a seat by herself, could not speak.
What? Is this how your sister is treated?
Bruce sat next to Seraphina, while Justin sat beside Sarah, gently cutting her steak for her.
Seraphina stared in disbelief.
Clearing his throat, Bruce felt he should exhibit some gentlemanly behavior. He asked, "Ms. Cross, do you need help cutting your steak?"
"Oh, no, thank you! I can manage," Seraphina quickly replied.
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The four of them enjoyed the meal together, with Justin dutifully pouring wine and serving Sarah. Occasionally, he would check if she was full. Finished
After a satisfying dinner, Justin and Bruce began cleaning up the kitchen and prepared the maid to wash the dishes.
Seraphina glanced around before leaning closer to Sarah and asking quietly, "Sarah, don't you think my brother is pursuing you?*
Sarah's expression shifted slightly.
"He likes you, Sarah. Do you like him too?" Seraphina pressed.
Sarah lowered her gaze, her fingers tracing the edges of a repaired glass pendant.
"Though Justin might seem unreliable, he takes relationships seriously. I've never seen him learn a skill just to please a woman or fret over what gift to give her, worrying whether she would like it. He even brought me along as an excuse to invite her to dinner. Sarah, shouldn't you consider this?"
Seraphina thought, for the sake of Justin being her brother, she could lend him a hand.
Sarah remained silent for a few seconds.
The living room felt eerie still.
Suddenly, Sarah smiled. Her eyes turned red as she pinched Seraphina's cheek.
"Seraphina, I forgot to introduce you-Bruce is now my boyfriend."
Crash-
Something had shattered in the kitchen.
After a long silence, a deep, displeased voice broke through the tension in the room. "When did this happen?"
Turning around, Justin's eyes were bloodshot, filled with a mixture of restraint and shock.
Sarah smiled calmly, her expression neutral. "It happened nor long ago. We decided to be together because- Bruce and I have enjoyed each other's company for a long time. I guess it's what you call growing feelings over time."
Justin's face darkened, his fists clenched tight, the veins in his arms bulging with pent-up fury.
He was seething with anger.
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Seraphina noticed the awkwardness in the air and immediately coughed to clear her throat. She said, "I misspoke. You should have told me sooner; then I wouldn't have asked."
Sarah smiled softly, glancing at Bruce with a tender look.
"I called him here because I planned to tell you."
However, Seraphina's abrupt interjection cut her speech short.
"Congratulations on your decision! I'm thrilled for you" Seraphina exclaimed.
"Thanks."
A complex mix of emotions tinted Seraphina's smile as she considered how utterly pitiful Justin was.
Finding an excuse, she quickly ushered Sarah and Bruce away.
Turning back, she saw that Justin's eyes were red-rimmed.
She pressed her lips together and sighed.
"You should forget it, Justin," she said, feeling the weight of the situation.
One was her best friend, the other her brother-what could she do?
Justin's expression turned cold, and he asked, "We can't just let it go; they need to break up!"
Seraphina struggled with words.
She found it difficult to understand why people only regretted their actions after they had lost something
And she couldn't explain this.
Was this a fundamental flaw in men?
"I'm not going to help you. Good luck on your own," she retorted.
Why do people often fail to appreciate what they have until they are no longer there?
It was ridiculous.
As she grabbed her bag, ready to leave, Justin's hoarse, suppressed voice stopped her.
"Seraphina!"
He looked at her with red eyes. After a long moment of silence, he pulled out his wallet and handed it to her.
"Here, use my card however you want. Seraphina, you're the only one who can help me!"
Whether it was because money could make even the most stubborn of hearts bend, Seraphina found herself softening at the sight of him.
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He didn't seem like someone who was just playing around.
She took the unlimited black card and patted his shoulder.
"I'm not doing this for money; I want you and Sarah to be happy."
Justin's mouth twitched into a reluctant smile. "Thanks, sis."
Seraphina chuckled. She wasn't in need of money, but she wouldn't turn down a windfall.
These cards were all stepping stones on her path to becoming the richest person in the world. She wouldn't let any of them slip away. Once she received the money, it was time to get to work.
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Seraphina urged him to recount the details of his past with Sarah, hoping to find the right approach to help him.
Justin was initially reluctant, but under Seraphina's persistent encouragement, he finally began to speak.
"She's your classmate. I didn't really think much of her until she came to me, saying she was head over heels for me!" That first spark of infatuation seemed rash compared to the deep feelings that had grown between them
earlier.
"ver intended to get serious with her. My last girlfriend wouldn't leave me alone, so I thought I'd use Sarah to get rid of her."
As Seraphina listened, it became clear that Justin was justifying his actions to himself, glossing over the reality of the situation
After a while, he finished his story, his expression darkening. "I won't let that pretty boy have her!".
Seraphina pursed her lips and muttered, "What a j*rk!"
Realizing she was insulting him, Justin rubbed his nose awkwardly. Before she could change her mind, he quickly asked, "Is one card enough?" Seraphina paused, reconsidering.
Given his sincerity, she decided to offer him a few strategies.
"First, take some time to cool off. Wait until she and Bruce have issues, then swoop in and see how it goes."
Deep down, she held little hope.
If she were in Sarah's shoes, she wouldn't choose Justin
Although Justin doubted her plan, as Sarah's best friend, Seraphina knew her better than anyone else. He reluctantly agreed to follow her advice.
At the Dros Groun Ramona adhered to his usual routine of making occasional annearances at the office.
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He did this not to keep the old shareholders in line but also to monitor Orion's activities.
His grandson had cleared out most of th
informants he had originally planted around him.
Ramona felt increasingly powerless to
the company, let alone keep Orion in check.
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Yet his lingering influence remained; no one dared to treat him lightly.
After a meeting, Orion returned to find Ken waiting for him, informing him that Ramona was waiting in his office.
Orion frowned but walked in nonetheless.
"Ramona, what brings you here?" He asked.
Ramona's keen eyes glinted with mischief as he chuckled. "I've heard that there has been a new development in your relationship with Seraphina. Orion, why didn't you inform me of this wonderful news?
With that, he tossed a magazine onto the table.