Ch. 461..465: Inherit Billions Chapter 461-465

Chapter 461 What Makes an Excellent Assistant

Orion shifted his gaze, his voice suddenly softening.

"This project could turn into a collaboration."

They weren't strangers to working together; their company had always had a good rapport.

Seraphina gave a perfunctory smile, clearly weary from the evening's socializing.

"Let's skip the collaboration. My company is more than capable of making such concessions."

They could do it and they could afford to lose-who did he look down on anyway?

Seraphina rolled her eyes internally.

The Giant Group's project had already garnered attention from both companies.

If they were forced to work together on this real estate project, it would indicate that their relationship was becoming overly complex, with numerous overlapping interests. That was hardly a good thing Just then, Thomas glanced at his phone and saw an urgent message from Emeris, prompting him to interrupt their conversation.

"Ms. Cross, it's time for you to head home."

Seraphina nodded as the driver pulled the car up in front of them.

Thomas opened the door for her, and she slid into the back seat while he took the seat opposite her.

Just as the car was about to start, Seraphina's door suddenly swung open again, revealing Orion's dark expression.

A chill gust swept in.

Everyone was taken aback.

"Is there something else?" Seraphina asked, eyeing him warily.

Orion pressed his lips together, his delicate brows furrowed, After a few moments of hesitation, he forced a gentle tone.

"Goodnight, Seraphina."

She took a deep breath and said, "Get lost."

He shut the door and glanced at Thomas, who had taken a seat beside her.

The mere presence of any male beside her irked him, but he realized he had no right to interfere.

Standing there, watching the car drive away, Orion secretly vowed that once Seraphina married him, he would replace her assistant with a woman.

At that moment, Ken and the driver approached him.

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Ken took the passenger seat, smoothly getting out to open the door for Orion.

Orion nodded in satisfaction; a good assistant always knew their place.

Once inside the car, Ken, sensing Orion's approval, thought success was at hand.

He asked, "Mr. Dros, did we secure the project?"

Orion replied flatly, "No."

Ken nodded awkwardly.

The conversation fell into a deadlock.

Suddenly, Orion broke the silence. "Is your salary enough? How about a raise?"

Ken was left speechless.

Meanwhile, Seraphina, sitting in the car, felt a wave of sleepiness wash over her.

Before she knew it, they'd reached the mansion.

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Thomas sat beside her, helping to gather her scattered documents, which were neatly organized by the time they stepped out.

As Seraphina entered the house, she had been feeling quite tired, but the moment she saw Sivir, her fatigue vanished.

"Sivir, you're still up?"

Emeris came out of his study, saw that she had returned home, and made the decision to join them.

Sivir nodded and said, "I figured tonight wouldn't go smoothly for you, so I waited here."

"How did you know?" Seraphina asked.

Sivir casually leaned back against the sofa and replied, "Orion kept his interest in the Eldoria Bay project tightly under wraps. My people in his company just found out." Seraphina pursed her lips. Such tactics were everywhere, much like Orion's people infiltrating the Crosses

Their confidentiality measures were impressively tight

Benjamin brought her a warm bowl of soup. Though she hadn't had much of an appetite, she couldn't resist taking a few sips as she held the bowl in her hands.

Emeris pressed his lips before continuing, "The Dros Group have significant experience in real estate, which gives them a clear advantage. Years ago, Orion single-handedly inflated the property market in several cities of East Astren, nearly monopolizing it. The small companies struggled to survive on the remnants he left behind. Yet, just when everyone thought he'd continue, he decisively pulled away from the real estate sector to venture into manufacturing.

"Before anyone could react, the real estate market began to decline. In the business world, he's nearly a genius!"

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Even Emeris spoke highly of Orion, revealing that Seraphina had underestimated him from the start.

Sivir's tone turned cold and he said, "He's always been one to go against the tide, arrogant and self-assured. This time, he's likely to stir up another storm."

Seraphina raised an eyebrow, remaining silent. Given Orion's character, that was indeed a possibility.

Did he really think he could revive the stagnant real estate market at its lowest point?

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"Seraphina, do you want to keep fighting?" Sivir looked at her intently.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "There's no reason to give up. Are we really going to run away just because we heard Orion's name? He has his strengths, and I have my own methods. Even if I lose, I intend to lose with dignity." Emeris echoed, "Exactly! Seraphina has a point. Each relies on their own abilities; what's the matter of putting our abilities to the test? Besides, I don't think Seraphina can lose!"

Sivir smiled worriedly. However, given the determined looks on Emeris and Seraphina's faces, he had no intention of dousing their enthusiasm.

"Alright, then. Let's compete. I'll support you. Even though Senator Long has the final say, we need to acquire the company before we can proceed with this project. You might want to start there."

A spark lit up in Seraphina's eyes; she had almost forgotten that crucial detail.

"Great! I'll prepare for both fronts. Don't worry!"

Thomas was swift in his actions. Seraphina mentioned a few things before bed the previous night. By morning, Thomas had delivered all the materials regarding the Eldoria Bay project to her desk. Seraphina was shocked when she saw them.

She asked, "Did you stay up all night?"

Thomas chuckled lightly and said, "These materials weren't hard to find. In all of Eldoria Bay, there's hardly anything that goes unnoticed."

Nodding, Seraphina took a sip of her coffee. As she flipped open a page, she nearly choked.

She had assumed this project was merely unprofitable, but it was fundamentally rotten to the core.

Griffin Corporation had been perpetually in the red, with hundreds of employees scraping by on unemployment benefits while still working for the company.

This failing project had ironically become their only source of income, despite numerous accidents caused by unsafe practices.

Given the project's prime location in the city center, it was essential to develop this area, making its improvement the critical first step for Eldoria Bay's growth.

So, they intended to drag this project out indefinitely, waiting for some unsuspecting fool to come along and buy them out, hoping to extort a hefty compensation that would breathe life back into the company.

In truth, it was a scene where hundreds were waiting to feast on the flesh and drink the blood of the unwary. The whole situation was nothing short of gruesome.

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Seraphina pressed her lips together, falling silent for a few seconds. "We need to audit the books."

"But..."

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina picked up the phone.

"I'll contact Senator Long and have Joseph lead the audit."

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As expected, Steve agreed readily. With the state of those accounts, he was eager to uncover any issues and clean up the environment to reclaim ownership of the project.

In the afternoon, Joseph called from Eldoria Bay.

"Ms. Cross, Griffin Corporation is united and refuses to cooperate. We can't see any discrepancies in the accounts. Their people are too cunning!"

Seraphina hadn't anticipated such solidarity among a group of bankrupt individuals.

She paused, considering her next move. "Stay put; I'll be there shortly."

Joseph sounded surprised. "Mr. Cross, you should bring a few more people. The folks here ... well, they're quite tough!"

His choice of words was diplomatic; in truth, the people there were ruthless and unafraid of the law. Their audacity had intimidated Joseph the first day he entered the company to conduct the audit. Seraphina hadn't expected this situation. She acknowledged him with a nod but didn't take it to heart.

Just before she left, she received a call from Orion.

Seraphina frowned. At this crucial moment, she didn't want to disclose her whereabouts.

""Hello?"

"Are you going to Eldoria Bay?" Unmistakable tension laced his voice.

Seraphina frowned. How did he know?

"Yes."

So what if he knew?

Are you going alone? Are you going alone? What will you do if something happens?"

Orion's tone was serious, with a chill in the air.

Seraphina felt confused and said, "Mr. Dros, I appreciate your concern, but I don't think it's a dangerous place to be."

"Seraphina."

Orion softened his voice and advised, "I understand you want to acquire the company, but those people aren' kind-hearted. They have blood on their hands and won't care who von arel

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Three seconds of silence passed.

Seraphina took a deep breath and steadied herself. "I know. I'll be prepared. Thank you."

Her gratitude was genuine. It was a heartfelt acknowledgment.

With that, she hung up the phone.

There was no turning back. From the moment she decided to secure this project, she was ready to face any challenges that came her way.

Orion cursed under his breath, the urgency within him only growing.

He turned to Ken and commanded, "Drive me to Eldoria Bay."

Ken quickly grasped the situation and proposed, "But didn't we agree with Senator Long that we wouldn't need to deal directly with the project team?"

This was Orion's strength as a higher-up. He never put himself in a dangerous situation for matters that could be resolved with money.

Orion's expression darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes. He said resolutely, "Seraphina is going there. We need to get more men to back her up and be ready at all times."

Ken's demeanor shifted to serious. "Understood, Boss."

Seraphina surprised everyone by heading straight for Griffin Corporation as soon as she arrived at Eldoria Bay.

Joseph was already waiting there. When he met up with Seraphina, he felt a wave of reassurance wash over

him.

"Ms. Cross, several senior executives at Griffin Corporation have agreed to sell us their shares. However, their financial manager is proving difficult, dragging his feet with various excuses and refusing to provide us with the accounts." Seraphina's aura was icy and formidable as she responded, "I understand. Let's get those accounts first."

Thomas followed closely behind her, watching as Seraphina strode into the building, unflinching.

He turned around and signaled for others to keep pace

Seraphina made a beeline for the finance department.

She took the lead and pushed the door open.

Inside, people lounged at their desks, laughing and joking, exuding an air of casual indifference.

One of them was stunned. His expression darkened, and he asked, "You are Seraphina Cross?" Seraphina smiled lightly and admitted, "Yes, I didn't realize I had fans here."

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He said, "It's impossible not to recognize you, Ms. Cross. You're more famous than most celebrities and practically a goddess in the hearts of many. What brings you here?"

"Are you in charge of Griffin Corporation's finances? You must be Seth Holt?" She asked.

"That's right. Your lackey must have spilled the beans. I know you're interested in acquiring Griffin Corporation. Just make an offer; if it's reasonable, we won't object. Why go through all this trouble?" Seraphina maintained her official smile and said, "It's just a formality. If the accounts aren't clear, how can

we make an offer?"

"Then we can forget about it. We aren't desperate for you; the Dros Group is also interested, and they're much easier to deal with."

Seth's gaze wandered over her. Her smile was bright and perfect, and her expressions and reactions were flawless.

He wanted to make a move, but he sensed she wasn't an ordinary woman and hesitated.

Seraphina's smile faded slightly, a chill entering her otherwise composed gaze.

"It wasn't easy for Orion to make an offer. His money is hard to come by."

Seth sneered.

"And neither is mine. After all, I'm still the financial manager of this company!"

He smirked defiantly, then continued, "But it's not like we can't negotiate. We're all businesspeople here; we can set a proper time to discuss this further."

Clearly, Seth was stalling, hoping to squeeze some profits from the Cross Group while he still could.

He was aware that his tenure as the financial manager was limited, regardless of whether the Cross Group or the Dros Group acquired the company. He might as well extort a little cash while he had the opportunity, rather than waiting for his firing. And as for any retaliation from the Cross Group?

Haha!

He wasn't afraid of a woman's vengeance.

Rich people, especially women like Seraphina, were incredibly timid.

They valued their safety far more than their wealth. Why provoke someone's wrath over something that could easily be settled with a payment?

That was where his confidence lay.

Seth grinned smugly.

Seraphina lowered her gaze, then met his eyes again.

She curled her lips into a frosty smile.

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"It seems you have some misunderstandings about me

"What do you mean?" Seth asked, taken aback.

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Seraphina's smile widened, though her tone grew colder. "I didn't realize that someone like you had the qualifications to negotiate with me." Before Seth could respond, Seraphina gestured to her staff behind her. "Take all the documents from here!"

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At Seraphina's command, the people behind her surged forward. Two of them firmly restrained Seth, who struggled against their grip.

Meanwhile, the rest acted with swift precision, hauling several boxes of ledgers out from under the table.

Seth's eyes widened in disbelief.

What on earth? Is this woman robbing us?

In less than five minutes, Thomas arrived and signaled Seraphina. She raised her hand, and the bodyguards released their hold on Seth's mouth.

Seth gasped for air, panicked, and frustrated.

"You!" He began, but his words were cut short.

Seraphina smiled softly, her demeanor calm. "We're just checking the accounts. All procedures are legal and compliant. If you have a problem with that, feel free to call the police." Seth was nothing but a petty thug. Aside from his penchant for drugs and fights, he had no real skills, he had merely lucked into a position within the management of a company.

There was no reasoning with someone like him, so the most straightforward approach was necessary.

If he decided to call the authorities, Seraphina wasn't concerned. She could easily stand her ground in a

legal context, backed by the influence of the Cross Group and her legitimate procedures.

Ironically, it was Seth who lacked the courage to report her, knowing full well that he had done some illicit stuff.

If he alerted the police, trouble would come pouring in.

Seraphina operated by her own set of flexible rules. For those who followed the guidelines, she adhered to them as well. But for those who broke the rules, she had no qualms about using lawless methods. Orion's worry for Seraphina was unfounded; she had done her homework long before deciding to come

here.

Rather than letting others take control, she preferred to handle matters herself.

When it came to acting tough, she was fearless.

Seraphina flashed a perfect smile before turning on her heel, her expression shifting to one of resolve as she strode confidently in her high heels out of the room.

One by one, her staff left the office.

Seth's face paled as he grabbed his phone in a panic, hurriedly calling Blake Lee, a major shareholder at Griffin Corporation.

He spoke tremulously, awaiting Blake's response.

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Blake pondered for less than three seconds before erupting in anger, "Damn it! You can't even handle one woman? You can't even keep track of a few ledgers? You might as well be prepared to pick up soap in prison! Seth turned ghostly white, trembling with fear.

"Mr. Holt, what should we do?" He asked, his voice shaking.

"Retrieve those ledgers! No matter the cost!" Blake commanded.

"Yes, sir."

Although Griffin Corporation wasn't part of the mafia, their methods bore some resemblance to organized crime.

They constantly skirted the edges of legality, somehow turning every crisis into a safe landing. Gradually, their audacity grew; once they tasted the sweetness of violence, they found it hard to give up. Inside the car, Seraphina flipped through a ledger, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"No wonder Seth didn't want anyone taking these ledgers. There are clear discrepancies here. Griffin Corporation will face the charge of tax evasion if they uncover these discrepancies." Thomas's gaze

shifted slightly.

"We need to be cautious."

Before he could finish, the car suddenly came to a halt.

The driver's voice trembled as he spoke from the front seat, "Ms. Cross, there are several cars ahead, and looks like... they're coming for us."

Seraphina looked out the window to see several cars blocking the road ahead and behind, trapping them.

Her expression darkened, and she scoffed, "Seth certainly moves quickly."

Thomas tensed and was on high alert. He said, "Ms. Cross, I fear we might not have enough manpower."

They had brought only a handful of bodyguards-just over a dozen-while the opposition boasted

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However, their bodyguards were well-trained and should hold their ground in a fight. The real concern was whether they could hold for a long time.

This was their territory, and they wouldn't be at a disadvantage in numbers, but Thomas worried more about the aftermath.

Peering through the car window, Seraphina took in the formidable scene outside, which seemed to defy all authority. There was a reason this project was so difficult to succeed.

Just then. Seth stepped out of his vehicle. grinning confidently.

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With so many thugs rallying around him, there was no way he would be afraid for the few that Seraphina had brought along.

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"Ms. Cross, I hope I'm not frightening you," Thomas said nervously, glancing at Seraphina.

"Please stay here. I'll get someone to back us up now.

"It seems like there are serious issues with these ledgerfar beyond just tax evasion.

Seth's reaction indicated that the problems within those books were substantial, much larger than he was willing to admit. Seraphina pursed her lips, her mind racing with thoughts.

If Seth took those ledgers today, they might never get another chance to retrieve them.

Seth tapped on the car window, impatience written across his face, his smile sickening.

"Ms. Cross, let's talk. Since you're so eager to have this project, just leave the ledgers behind, and you can leave safely."

The scene was already intimidating enough; anyone would feel terrified in such a predicament.

Seraphina slowly lowered the window, revealing her stunning features. Though she smiled, her eyes were filled with cold indifference.

"No one could take what is mine away, unless I choose to let it go."

Seth chuckled lightly and said, "Ms. Cross is humorous. This isn't your decision to make."

He lowered his gaze and looked at the woman inside the car, towering over her. Normally, it was difficult for someone like Seth, a wealthy man, to even have a conversation with a woman of her stature. Now, he stood above her, assuming a condescending posture. "But if you speak some kind words to me, I might just grant your wish."

Seth sneered mockingly.

Seraphina observed his smiling face and was fully aware he was trying to play her. But instead of growing angry, she calmly replied, "Aren't you just here for money? Name your price."

At that moment, a glimmer of greed flashed in his eyes. Suddenly, the car door swung open. Seraphina exited the vehicle at lightning speed, slamming the door into Seth, knocking him to the ground.

The shock hit him like a jolt, and he finally grasped on the situation.

Furious, he glared at the woman and fumed. "You foolish b*tch! Can't you see the situation? How dare you lay a hand on me?"

Seraphina's high heels, clicking against the pavement, looked down at Seth, who had fallen to the ground.

With a cold smirk, she strode towards him and said, "Let me show you who's truly in charge here."

A sleek silver revolver appeared in her hand, its dark barrel pointed directly at Seth's forehead.

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He hadn't intended to fight; he brought those men here to intimidate her.

After all, her background was significant. If the situation escalated, it would not be to his advantage.

But who would have thought this woman would be so unpredictable?

Why did she have to pull a gun?

The threat of death left him speechless, sweat trickling down his back. Seth knew he couldn't gamble on whether this woman would actually fire the weapon. D*mn it!

Seth's man took in the scene and dared not make a move. They fixed Seraphina with menacing stares, their posture intimidating.

Meanwhile, Seraphina's bodyguards reacted swiftly, surrounding her car like a fortress, forming a wall of muscle.

Seraphina narrowed her eyes, looking at Seth with a mixture of disdain and determination.

Little did Seth know that a beautiful woman could be so fearless.

He was momentarily paralyzed by fear.

The situation was spiraling out of control.

Standing there in her high heels, Seraphina exuded an air of superiority, seemingly unfazed by the overwhelming numbers against her.

Without clarity in the situation, she had already adopted the stance of a victor, cold and composed.

Seth, with a gun trained on him, quickly shook off his initial panic.

While he feared for his life, Seraphina felt the weight of pressure too.

Even if she was the daughter of the world's richest man, she would face legal repercussions if she shot him.

Unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn't pull the trigger.

Fixing his gaze on Seraphina, the greed in Seth's eyes vanished completely.

Neither dared to move. The two were locked in a tense standoff.

At that moment, Seth's men, seemingly under a command from an unknown source, disregarded Seth's safety and advanced toward Seraphina's bodyguards. The crowd erupted into chaos, and they fought with each other.

And then, from the opposite side of her vehicle, Seth spotted a familiar figure slowly approaching, with a predatory glint sparkling in his eyes.