Ch. 501..505: Inherit Billions Chapter 501-505
Chapter 501 Kill Him
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"You're right, but I won't let the ones spreading rumors off so easily. Trying to condemn someone to death with just a few words is absurd."
Wilson turned to look at Emeris.
"Emeris, it's getting late. I apologize for the disturbance today. I'll come to make amends another day."
It seemed like he was about to leave.
Emeris nodded, his attitude noticeably softer now.
All the anger had been directed towards that damn Orion.
"Alright. If you need anything, just ask. Don't be shy."
Emeris gave Justin a look, which he immediately understood. He stood up and extended his hand.
"Mr. Rockwell, please ...
Wilson gave Seraphina a long, lingering look, then nodded before turning and leaving.
When Justin returned, Emeris couldn't hold back his anger anymore.
Justin had an eruption. "What the hell does that b*stard think he's doing? Did he just ask me to finish him off?
"He appeared charming on the outside, but actually stabbed you in the back?
"That son of the b*tch shamelessness is number one in that department!"
Benjamin wanted to advise him to calm down from the sidelines but couldn't find the right moment.
Seraphina comforted, "Alright, it's getting late. I'll get some rest now. Dad, don't be upset. We'll have plenty of chances to strike back!" Her smile was faintly chilling.
She was angry, but it was pointless to get angry.
Emeris waved his hand and said, "Be careful. I've had Justin stay in the room next to yours. If anything happens, just call him."
Justin gave a forced smile. "Yeah, just call me!"
He secretly hoped she'd sleep in late.
Seraphina smiled and said, "Okay, good night, Dad."
Justin pushed her into the elevator. When they reached her room, he finally let go.
Unable to stop himself, Justin asked her, "What's your plan for dealing with Orion? Please, don't do something recklessly."
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His sister might have no other talents, but she was overflowing with emotions.
Seraphina shot him a glance, her gaze icy. Her voice was soft yet frigid.
"I'll endure it for now. When the time comes, I'll kill him."
Justin was taken aback.
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He twitched his lips. Given Seraphina's reaction, he felt relieved. It turned out his worries were completely
unnecessary.
Instead, he started to feel nervous for Orion.
His grin deepened as he patted Seraphina's shoulder.
"Seraphina used that sc*mbag and went on to become the richest person in the world. I believe in you. Only you can do it! Hahahaha!"
Seraphina ignored his sudden outburst. Justin was always the odd ball.
Her phone rang. It was Orion.
Haha, that j*rk came knocking on his own.
Justin, sensing the moment, gave her some space. He exhaled and said, "If you need anything, call me. I'm next door. Sleep in tomorrow morning; I'll make you something delicious!" He slipped his hands in his pockets and walked out with a light step.
Seraphina struggled to find the right words. Seraphina stared at her phone, her expression darkening as she read the name.
Orion-she should've realized sooner.
The news that even her family couldn't suppress must have been torn apart by someone with equal or greater power than Cross Group.
Who else could it be but Orion?
She had been too slow to catch on.
Orion's sweet words had lowered her guard.
The phone kept ringing.
Seraphina glanced at her phone but made no move to answer.
The soft carpet on the balcony floor made it feel like you were lying on clouds.
But Seraphina could only sit in a wheelchair.
She turned off her phone, looking up. The balcony was covered in glass, which was made from a special material for telescopes, magnifying the vast starry sky before her. The distant stars seemed within reach
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It was raining outside. The raindrops, magnified by the glass, fell onto the dome with an awe-inspiring and beautiful sight.
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Dros Estate.
Hannah sat in the living room, listening to the heated argument coming from the study upstairs. It were Ramona and Orion.
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she came home, Hannah had learned her lesson-she had changed into a completely different
The months spent working in the real world had truly helped her grow up.
She now realized how foolish she had been in the past, thinking that she was the supreme heiress. Hannah had realized she had grown up pampered, surrounded by luxury, and assumed that everyone should bow to her. She had naively tried to clash with others, like a simpleton, repeatedly losing to Seraphina's schemes.
In the end, her own brother had kicked her out.
At first, she couldn't adapt. She had thrown tantrums in front of the servants.
No one paid her any attention. She had no money, not even a penny, and there were countless people blocking her from going home.
It was the very moment where she realized if her family truly abandoned her, she would have nothing left.
So she put aside her arrogance and worked hard to prove herself.
Finally, she had come home. Hannah swore never to return to that life of relying on others or living to
serve.
Upstairs in the study, Orion stood with a grim expression, an aura of coldness surrounding him that seemed as if it could freeze the air.
"Was this you?" he asked in a low, furious voice.
Ramona sat in the dim light. His face was dark with displeasure, clearly not pleased with Orion's accusation.
"Is that how you speak to your elder?"
Ramona's voice was rough and laced with irritation.
"I had checked with the media platform. The current wave of public opinion is still being pushed under my name, but I never gave such an order. Don't you think you should explain yourself?" Ramona let out a cold laugh. His eyes gleamed with a cunning light.
"Explain? You run the company. If there was a problem with your employees, shouldn't you be asking Ken
about it?"
Orion's eyes burned with cold rage, his glare icy enough to freeze the room. He was clearly furious at Ramona's refusal to take responsibility.
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With a forceful kick, he sent a nearby antique vase crashing to the ground, shattering into pieces.
A vase worth hundreds of thousands of dollars disappeared instantly beneath his feet.
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"Ken has worked with me for years, but he doesn't have the guts to do this!" He shouted, his voice rising to
a roar.
His anger is almost consuming his rationality.
The vase was one of Ramona's most beloved antiques. It was a pair. Now that one was destroyed, the other lost its value too. Ramona's pupils contracted in fury. His hands clenched the arms of his chair so tightly that the veins in his hands bulged. "Didn't you already investigate it? What are you asking me for?" Ramona snapped.
He was too frustrated to continue playing games with his grandson.
His good mood had been ruined.
Orion had been raised into power in the family, gradually pushing Ramona out of the picture.
He was no longer able to maintain control over his brightest grandson.
Now everyone knew that it was Orion who had the final say.
Did Orion really think he had become useless with age?
Ramoba was determined to show Orion that with just a flick of his finger, he could still control everything.
The dim yellow light bathed the study, making it feel colder than ever.
Broken glass littered the floor, and tension permeated the air.
Orion stood there, his back to the light, sinking deeper into the shadows.
His stern face was half-lit, half-drenched in darkness. His gazes, sharp like blades, struggled to contain the icy rage that burned within them.
He regretted growing soft and not taking all of Ramona's power back when he had the chance.
"Do you even know what you're doing?"
His voice was gruff, hoarse, and filled with anger as he glared at Ramona.
Ramona met his gaze, mocking him with a sarcastic smile.
He was mocking Orion for being soft on him. Orion was too green.
"Do you think you can deal with Wilson with such methods? All I did was add a little more fuel to the fire, making sure it burned more completely."
Had it not been for Orion making the first move, Ramona would never have found this opportunity.
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Ramona gave him a dismissive glance.
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"Aren't you the one who hates him? Hates that he saved Seraphina; hates that he's close to the Crosses. Your idea isn't wrong. With public opinion on your side, you can get rid of him and walk away without a scratch. And with this, the Crosses won't want anything to do with the notorious Wilson. You'll have your chance, won't you?"
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Ramona's voice was like the whisper of a devil, tempting Orion to sink deeper into hell. Orion felt his breath catch.
"I've stopped before it went too far, because I didn't want to drag Seraphina into this. But now that you've revealed Wilson's secrets, you've drawn Seraphina into he chaos. Now, everyone is talking about her online. Is this really what you want?" Ramona smiled calmly.
"You've always been a vile person. If you're going to be vile, do it properly. Nobody online is rooting for Seraphina and Wilson to be together. The Crosses will only clear up their relationship for the sake of protecting themselves. Anyone with eyes can see that a man with a notorious past, a child, and his emotionally attached ex-girlfriend will support you."
Ramona looked down on him, disgusted by him, and racked his brain over a woman.
Was this timid man a Droses?
"Women, well... it's important to pull some tricks and make them yours. Feelings are fragile, useless things. If you love her and she doesn't reciprocate, you'll need to take action. Marriage can wait untiNater. It's all about creating an opportunity for yourself."
If it weren't for the fact that Orion was interested in the daughter of Cross Group, Ramona would never have tolerated him focusing all his attention on a woman.
A woman of the right status can strengthen a family connection.
But a woman for casual amusement? That was just a past time.
Orion was too cautious, too careful for no reason. A woman wasn't worth all this effort.
The coldness in Orion's eyes grew deeper with the old man's comment, his face turning grim with anger.
"You have dragged Seraphina into this mess; do you really believe the Crosses won't go to the bottom? Do you think they'll let their daughter marry into our family? You're delusional. If you push her too hard, she will take us all down. Seraphina is more than capable of that."
Ramona sneered, mocking Orion's naïveté. "What's the harm in a little public criticism? What real damage does it cause? You think Crosses will ruin themselves along with Dros Group? Ridiculous!"
Orion held his fury in check, his voice low and cold. "You don't understand Seraphina. Nor did you understand her family."
He stood there, his presence chilling, eyes fixed on Ramona.
His voice was hoarse, merciless, and detached.
"To prevent any further incidents, I've had someone prepare a resignation letter for you from the board. Sign it, and I'll make it public."
The implication was clear-he was about to make it known to the world that Ramona had lost his power.
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Ramona's face turned grim immediately.
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He trembled with rage, shocked that Orion would defy him in such a rebellious and ungrateful way.
""You b*stard!"
Dros Group was his legacy. His ruthless tactics had brought Dros Group back on track, making it powerful in the face of ambitious shareholders and ruthless rivals.
Ramona had abandoned his weak and mediocre eldest son in favor of his grandson. Orion was only ten years old at the time.
He raised Orion, teaching him the art of manipulation and power struggles.
Ramona sent him to the army to toughen him up, then abroad to broaden his horizons.
Orion's success was his proudest achievement.
When Orion returned, fully trained, Ramona willingly stepped aside, paving the way for him to take over, retreating into the shadows.
Everyone knew that Orion was the true heir of Dros Group.
If there had been no surprises, Ramona's position on the board would have remained as a symbol of his glory.
But now, this grandson he had raised and nurtured was planning to push him completely out of Dros Group, even making sure the whole world knew he no longer held any power.
Disgrace him before everyone.
Ramona was livid. His heart pounded fiercely, and his hand trembled as he pointed at Orion.
"All this for a woman? You want to ruin our family reputation for good?"
Orion's expression remained cold. His anger simmered beneath the surface, his eyes dark and deep.
"You're meddling too much. This is the result."
He added one last thing, his voice as cold as ice.
"If you're not happy with my decision, you can always remove me."
That would depend on whether Ramona was still empowered to do so.
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She suppressed the tremble in her voice, hurriedly lowering her head to avoid his piercing gaze.
The long silence made her feel more anxious and afraid.
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She had barely returned from abroad, and she was terrified that Orion might tell her to leave again.
Arthur said hesitantly, "Mr. Orion ...
Orion raised his dark eyes, coldness radiating from his gaze.
"From now on, Ramona and Hannah are not to leave this house. I'll have people bring the contract here every day until he signs it."
Cold and ruthless-this was the true Orion.
He walked out of the house. Arthur sighed, and the number of bodyguards around the estate doubled.
Orion's car sped along the road. The empty street added to the desolation of the moment
The streetlights lined up in neat rows, casting an eerie, lonely glow.
With the window rolled down, the cold air cut through the car, chilling his skin.
Public opinion on the internet had already been removed. The moment this incident began to stir up again and affected Seraphina, he couldn't just sit back. The investigation had circled back to him.
In the end, all the clues pointed straight at Ramona. If he didn't remove Ramona's power, he could potentially harm Seraphina in the future.
And by then, it would be too late.
But today?
Seraphina didn't answer any of his calls.
Maybe she knew everything now.
She must hate him, seeing him as a despicable and shameless man.
He is attempting to create a rift between her and Wilson, with the sole intention of pulling her down with him.
The feeling of unease in his heart grew stronger and more intense.
He panicked.
His car stopped outside the hospital where she was staying. Reporters, holding cameras and lights, had already crowded the place.
Frustrated, he dialed Ken.
"Get the reporters outside the hospital to leave."
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Ken hesitated for a moment. "Mr. Dros, we just got word that Ms. Cross has already been discharged."
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Orion ended the call, started the car, and drove towards Cross Mansion.
The car raced down the road, and Orion couldn't remember the last time he'd felt this alive-his blood pumping with excitement.
But when the car finally stopped at the gates of Cross Mansion, a chill ran through him, and hesitation gripped his heart.
He picked up his phone and dialed Scraphina's number once more.
The call went straight to voicemail.
Frustrated, he slammed his fist onto the steering wheel, the sharp honk of the horn slicing through the still night air.
It startled the people inside Cross Mansion.
Benjamin, who was about to call it a night, jumped at the sound. He rushed to the security monitor, and when he saw the familiar car, he knew it was Orion. Without a moment's hesitation, he headed to the door and knocked.
"Ms. Seraphina, Mr. Dros is at the gate."
Seraphina snorted, unimpressed. "Don't let him in. From now on, don't let him in, no matter what."
She had finally seen through this man's despicable nature.
On the surface, he appeared imposing and wielded great power, but his heart was petty and small.
What had happened today was something she simply couldn't stomach.
She wasn't upset for Wilson, simply disgusted by Orion's methods-too underhanded, too ruthless!
Benjamin acknowledged her order. "Understood. Rest well."
He turned and left without another word.
Inside the mansion, everything was eerily quiet, as though nothing had happened.
Orion had initially worried that the honking might have woken them, but seeing the lack of movement from the house, he wasn't sure whether to feel relieved or disappointed. Even though he was right outside the door, the distance felt insurmountable.
In the cold silence of the long night, a sense of finality washed over him-it was over.
A feeling of bleakness and bitterness rose from deep within him, a sour, painful ache.
He didn't sleep a wink that night.
His stubble made him look even more disheveled.
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The door to Cross Mansion opened, and a car slowly pulled out. It didn't even slow down when it passed by his car, as though it hadn't seen him at all. This was the Crosses' attitude.
Suddenly, Orion felt he was insignificant. Here he was, the president of Dros Group, a man who could have anything he wanted, yet here he was, desperate for his ex-wife's approval.
If this were to become public, how would people react to his actions?
Yet, he couldn't leave. His heart was torn, and all he could think about was one thing:
If Seraphina would just smile at him, he'd give her anything-even his life.
The morning flew by, and before he knew it, it was nine o'clock.
His team couldn't find him, so they tried to reach out to him through the phone.
"Mr. Dros, there's an early meeting scheduled. The driver went to your house to pick you up, but he couldn't find you. Will you be joining us?"
Ken knew Orion wouldn't be in the best mood, but he couldn't afford to ignore work matters.
Orion's eyes, bloodshot and dim, glanced at Cross Mansion.
"Cancel the meeting," he ordered. "Unless it's urgent, don't contact me."
With that, he hung up.
Ken thought to himself, a multimillion-dollar deal not urgent enough?
Orion waited outside. Benjamin didn't come to shoo him away. Yet he couldn't enter either.
Seraphina woke up feeling refreshed and in a good mood.
She even found herself in the mood to apply a face mask and adjust her wheelchair to half-recline while she waited for Justin to finish preparing breakfast.
Emeris had planned to go fishing, but when he heard that Orion was just outside, he immediately lost all desire to leave.
He was limited to catching a few pet fish in the backyard pond.
At the breakfast table, it was just Justin and Seraphina. Seraphina had a good appetite and ate quietly.
When Justin heard Benjamin's report, he was a bit surprised.
"That b*stard really waited all night?"
Seraphina shot him a glare. Justin was hopeless-he always brought up the wrong people at the wrong time.
"Did they remove all the online posts?"
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Justin nodded, eager to share the latest updates.
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"It was even earlier than Wilson predicted, by two hours. All the evidence has vanished, wiped completely clean. The woman who exposed everything? Her account's been deleted. She revealed in a post that she received payment for exposing it. She didn't even know Wilson-she just interned at the same investment bank he worked at. That photo she posted was from a group shot taken during the internship, but she cropped it to make it look like a personal photo.