Ch. 511..515: Inherit Billions Chapter 511-515

Chapter 511 Seeking Peace.

Hannah's legs suddenly gave way, and she nearly collapsed onto the floor.

Her face turned ghostly pale.

It was over. Orion wouldn't let her off the hook.

Her mind was a mess, filled with curses and panic as she rushed to the study to plead with Ramona. "Grandpa!"

Although everything had gone according to her plan, it had all been done with Ramona's approval.

She had personally reached out to the blogger, contacted the media, and spread the rumors.

Ramona had made the necessary calls to the media platforms, pushing the story onto the news.

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Now, her heart was racing with fear, like a knife hanging above her head, ready to fall and slice her in t at any moment.

She cried in the study, complaining about the biases she received while abroad and how she was looked down upon. Ramona, hearing her, was somewhat moved.

However, Orion's assistant had come twice a day to deliver contracts, determined to force him to resign and withdraw from the board.

He was already struggling to maintain his own position how could Ramona swallow his pride and beg Orion on Hannah's behalf?

After a moment's hesitation, he decided to reach out to Emeris instead.

If Seraphina could intervene and resolve the situation, wouldn't Hannah be able to avoid any consequences?

With that thought, he dialed Emeris' number.

The phone rang several times before Emeris picked up

"Ramona?"

"Hey Emeris, long time no see. Things are a bit chaotic online lately; it seems like there's been a misunderstanding. How about you come over for dinner tonight, and we can clear everything up in person?"

Ramona couldn't leave the house-if he did, Orion's people would surely be watching him.

So he figured it would be easier to invite Emeris and his family over to the estate.

Emeris chuckled a couple of times, clearly surprised by Ramona's boldness.

They had committed a shady act, yet they expected him to come to them and listen to their explanation?

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"I can't. My daughter had a car accident recently and is recovering at home. She can't move around, so I think we'll pass on this one."

Ramona responded quickly. "That's no problem; I'll send a car to pick her up. I'll make sure she doesn't feel the slightest bump!"

Emeris rolled his eyes. It seemed like they didn't care because Seraphina wasn't his own flesh and blood.

Seraphina was injured, yet they were asking her to come out in person? The nerve!

He suppressed his growing anger, his tone turning cold.

"Let's talk over the phone. She doesn't want to leave the house. We've been getting quite a lot of backlash lately, so we're staying in. We can't go out."

Backlash! Wasn't that all Ramona's doing?

Ramona could sense Emeris' growing impatience, but he chuckled and said, "Emeris, the children don't know better." We, the adults, need to mediate things. In the end, it's just kids playing house-it's nothing serious. Once we talk it through, everything will be fine." Emeris snorted, giving a cold laugh.

"Your granddaughter is twenty-five this year, right? Still a child? More like å grown-up baby."

A grown-up baby?

Emeris' words were blunt, but it was clear he was holding back.

If he didn't care about Ramona's status, he would've held a press conference to call them out.

Ramona felt rather awkward for a few seconds before forcing a smile.

He said, "She doesn't know better; I'll make sure to teach her properly. But there's something I still need your help with."

"Help? What can I do?" Emeris asked.

Ramona seemed to ignore Emeris' refusal and pressed on.

"I need Seraphina to post a statement online, saying that this was all a misunderstanding, that we're all friends, and it's been cleared up. She's already forgiven Hannah. It's all Wilson's fault. If it weren't for him, none of this would've involved both our families. Now we should stand united against our common enemy."

Emeris was clearly fed up. He interrupted him.

"Buddy, your granddaughter did some awful things. Seraphina hasn't forgiven her. Seraphina hasn't forgiven her, and she won't be forced to accept an apology. If she's innocent, let her release the evidence online, If not... Emeris trailed off, his voice icy. "Slandering someone's reputation is a criminal offense."

Ramona's complexion turned pale as Emeris's words home. Before he could say anything more, Emeris had already hung up the phone.

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Ramona was so enraged that he was gasping for air.

"They won't let go now. If they don't report us to the cops, we'll count ourselves lucky."

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He had been lectured, something he was not used to. Ramona had never experienced such disdain before.

Everyone knew that it was Orion who was behind the wheel now. He had stepped back into the shadows. Who would bother showing him any respect anymore?

As this thought crossed his mind, Ramona's expression darkened even further.

If it had been twenty years ago, would Emeris have dared to speak to him so rudely?

Hannah's face crumpled as she panicked, her voice trembling with fear.

"What do we do? I don't want to get caught. We've already ruined the family's reputation."

At that moment, Arthur knocked on the door from outside and delivered the news.

"Mr. Orion has arrived."

Hannah was frozen, shuddering in terror. "Grandpa...

The door to the study was suddenly kicked open. Orion stormed in, radiating fury. His sharp, piercing eyes and cold expression created an overwhelming, suffocating pressure.

Had he known Ramona was scheming behind his back, he would've taken away his power, even if it meant enduring the disgrace of being called unfilial.

What he hadn't expected, however, was that Hannah was also involved.

And what made it worse was that he hadn't known a thing.

A quick investigation revealed who was manipulating the blogger.

But what enraged him further was how confidently they had done it!

This situation had twisted and turned so much that Orion's fury had reached a boiling point.

He had thought that stripping Ramona of power would be enough to give Seraphina closure.

But she hadn't even appreciated it; instead, she had shown him what true vengeance, looked like in her own unique way.

He now knew just how vile the Droses could be.

Qrion's eyes were filled with cold, lethal intent, like a blade sharpened to its finest edge. He was ready to teach Hannah, who had shown such a lack of foresight, lesson.

His tall, imposing figure moved closer, exuding a chilling hostility, his face as cold and unyielding as stone.

Hannah stared at him for a brief moment before overwhelming fear gripped her.

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"Orion, I-I know I was wrong!"

She thought that with Ramona's involvement, she wouldn't get caught.

But she hadn't expected that the blogger she had bribed would betray her. Damn it!

She lost all control, her legs turning to jelly, and collapsed onto the floor. Quickly, she pushed herself up to her knees, begging and pleading.

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"Orion, I just wanted to help you two reconcile. I didn't want her getting too close to Wilson. If Wilson continues to drag her down, she will eventually lose interest in him, which will give you a chance." Hannah desperately tried to defend herself.

Orion didn't believe a single word. How had his sister grown up to be someone so full of lies?

Ramona, unable to watch any longer, spoke up with a bitter, cold tone.

"What are you doing? She's your sister. Her intentions weren't wrong. This is just a public scandal. Do you really want to drive everyone in the Droses out just because of that woman?"

The tension in the room froze, the atmosphere turning thick and cold.

Ramona sneered, his words dripping with disdain. "Why don't you just change your name to Cross and leave with that woman? See if the Crosses will even give you a second glance once you've left our family!" At this point, Ramona no longer cared about holding back hurtful words toward the grandson he had once supported.

Since Orion had already tried to pull him down, what reason did Ramona have to show him any respect?

He already had his own plans in mind.

If Orion wouldn't listen, then it was time to find a new heir.

Orion's dark eyes swept over the furious Ramona.

His voice was low and cold as he responded, "If you don't mind me changing the family name to Cross, then I don't mind either."

For a moment, Ramona's face turned ashen with fury.

"You want to hand the entire family's assets away? I was blind to have chosen you all those years ago."

Shaking with rage, Ramona stood, his cane gripped tightly in his hands. Without hesitation, he hurled it toward Orion with all his strength.

In his anger, Ramona wished nothing more than to crush this ungrateful grandson. He put every ounce of

force into the throw.

Orion didn't flinch, his expression unreadable. His eyes were so dark, it was as though they were hortomless

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"Thud-"

The cane struck Orion's forehead with a sickening sound, then fell to the ground.

Orion could have dodged it, but he didn't.

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Blood began to trickle from the wound on his forehead, a grim sight that made it difficult to look at.

Hannah gasped sharply, paralyzed with fear, unable to move.

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A dense, oppressive aura surrounded Orion, cold enough to make anyone hesitate to approach.

For a moment, the air in the room seemed to freeze, as if even breathing had become a challenge.

Ramona stiffened for a moment, narrowing his cloudy eyes. His face tightened with an unpleasant expression.

He had lost control over the situation, but he understood Orion well enough to know how obsessed he was with things he couldn't have.

Orion didn't avoid the attack this time, perhaps because he already knew he had made a mistake.

In the next moment, Orion turned his gaze, his eyes dark and piercing as he glanced at Ramona, a wicked smirk curling at the corner of his lips.

"Grandpa, do you think hitting me will ease your anger?"

Ramona's heart sank. Before he could speak, Orion continued.

"If hitting me helps you vent out your rage, after this you should sign the papers. Don't waste everyone's

-time."

Signing the papers meant Orion would lose control over the company, but he would still have wealth and

status.

Ramona would remain the most respected figure at Dros Group.

Orion's words clearly ignited a fury in Ramona's chest.

He couldn't contain his rage and wanted to beat this unworthy grandson into the ground.

""You b*stard!"

But Orion didn't focus on him. His attention was elsewhere.

His purpose to visit was Hannah.

His cold eyes fixed on Hannah, crumpled on the floor, as he turned around. There was a chilling detachment in his gaze.

Soon after your return, you begin to stir up trouble. In the few months you were away, you didn't learn how to act well. You've caused this huge mess, and you still have the nerve to argue?". Hannah's lips were trembling; she began to cry.

"I really know I have made a mistake, Orion! Please forgive me just this once! I don't want to leave home. I'll apologize to Seraphina, and I won't cause her any more trouble!"

Orion sneered, his eyes dark with indifference.

"Apologize? Do you think it's just about Seraphina? Our company has lost hundreds of billions in market value in less than half an hour. The stock price is nearing its lowest point. Do you really think an apology

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The gravity of Orion's words stunned even Ramona,

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He had aged, his hearing failing him. The old man assumed that the situation only affected the company's public image.

He thought the worst-case scenario would just be a few days of scolding for Hannah, and then it would

blow over.

But he hadn't expected the company's market value to plummet by hundreds of billions!

In an instant, he wanted to plead for Hannah, but the words stuck in his throat.

While under his control, the company led the industry, but competition was fierce. It couldn't compare to the powerhouse it had become under Orion.

Orion was a business prodigy, a natural at turning things around. In just a few years, he had solidified Dros Group's position at the top, turning it into an unshakable force.

The losses were massive, not only in terms of the stock market but also potentially triggering a chain reaction that could affect everything.

Hannah's face grew paler. She had made a disaster of things.

She had just returned home and was already facing expulsion once more.

Orion's gaze remained cold as he picked up his phone and called for a few bodyguards.

No one dared to come to this floor without the Droses permission.

"Hannah, from today on, you'll leave the family. Don't ever come back. I'll give you some money to leave Ascotia and fend for yourself."

Orion gave her a dismissive glance before turning to leave.

The money he offered was enough for a normal person to live comfortably for the rest of their life.

He had sent her to Frencette for entry-level sales training, intending to groom her for the future.

The heiress of Dros Group was supposed to stand on her own.

But she had returned and, without hesitation, began causing chaos-swiping out billions of the company's wealth.

At this point, Orion realized he didn't need a sister after all.

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Right now, when Orion speaks, no one dares to ignore him.

Soon, someone arrived to forcibly remove Hannah, who was screaming and crying, from the room. "Orion, I really know my mistake. Please forgive me this time. I won't dare do this again. Grandpa, help me!"

Ramona would never challenge Orion head-on at this moment.

In recent years, he had handed over most of his authority, becoming nothing more than a figurehead. What power did he have to make Orion spare Hannah

When it came to the children, could it be that the decision to expel them was Orion's alone to make? What role did that leave him in the family?

The more he thought about it, the more he realized that Orion couldn't be kept around.

Hannah's cries were especially heart-wrenching, even Arthur felt his scalp tingle.

But soon after, someone pushed her into a car and sent her to the airport for the night.

She realized she was doomed and comprehended that Orion had left her behind.

But once she left home, what else could she do?

The once socialite who gambled away her fortune at Lacuna, the heiress who spent lavishly on luxury items at the mall.

Online slander quickly targeted her, leading to her expulsion from the house.

Without the protection of Droses, how different was she from a stray dog?

Orion stood at the door, his face swallowed by the darkness, making it difficult to discern his emotions.

Arthur stood nervously at the side; everyone knew how ruthless Orion could be. Forget about old affections-everything had to be done by the rules.

"Mr. Orion, should we inform other family members about Ms. Hannah's situation?"

If they told the others, there would surely be opposition.

With Ramona's status, the opposition would likely be even stronger.

Orion glanced sideways at him, saying nothing, and silently turned to leave.

That one glance was enough to send shivers down Arthur's spine.

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He had said something foolish; Orion didn't even care about Ramona anymore, let alone anyone else.

Now, Droses was under Orion's sole control.

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Once Orion left, he went straight back to the office.

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Public opinion engulfed Dros Group at that moment. Internet users had already started to blame everything on Orion, seeing him as the mastermind behind Hannah's actions. Hannah was merely his spokesperson! This linked back to their previous scandals.

People now viewed the man, who once appeared to be so affectionate towards his ex-wife, as a ruthless

predator, ready to take advantage of her whenever it was advantageous.

Orion had become synonymous with a j*rk of the new century.

The stock price of Dros Group plummeted, marking one of the most turbulent events of the year.

But it was clear to everyone that Orion's handling of the situation was sluggish.

It was difficult to tell if it was intentional or unintentional.

The entire company was in chaos.

But Ørion remained as calm as a mountain.

It wasn't until the stock price had nearly hit rock bottom that Dros Group finally responded.

Instead of deflecting the issue or ignoring the scandal, PR department came up with an alternative approach.

They apologized on behalf of Hannah to Seraphina and the public under the company's name.

Though Dros Group had no prior knowledge of the situation, Hannah's identity made it impossible for them to remain unscathed.

The PR department carefully documented the entire series of events in chronological order and posted it online.

They openly admitted their failure to properly discipline their family members and pledged to compensate any losses claimed by Cross Group.

The news sent shockwaves through the public.

A company as influential as Dros Group would typically deny its mistakes, try to protect its image, or delay taking responsibility until the situation cooled down. However, their upfront approach earned them public sympathy, showcasing the responsibility of a major corporation.

Still, some conspiracy theorists believed Hannah was merely a scapegoat, and Orion was the real mastermind. He should step forward to apologize.

But those voices were quickly drowned out by the paid commentators Dros Group had deployed.

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Orion had contacted the head of the 'missing' person in charge of the media platform, subtly lowering the heat and traffic around the issue and guiding the conversation toward a more positive direction. Gradually, the public's anger began to calm down.

Late that night, Dros Group, under the guise of Orion' name, launched a wave of advertisements for Cross Group's upcoming product release.

This series of actions showcased both the competition and respect between companies in a striking

manner.

At the same time, Dros Group's stock, which had been plummeting, paused its downward trend and started to rise slowly.

Their strategy, step by step, was proving effective.

The next day, Dros Group dominated the news headlines, occupying the top three trending topics. People were stunned.

"Drøs Group is promoting Cross Group and respectfully requesting forgiveness. Doesn't it look like Orion begging Seraphina? These two big corporations are acting so cute."

"Hilarious! The previous commenter must be a Dros supporter! Orion doesn't deserve Seraphina!"

"Orion's still playing dumb! He should come out and apologize to both Seraphina and Wilson!"

"Dros Group's stock is rising! I don't have to jump off a building anymore!"

The next day, Dros Group's reputation was slowly improving.

Seraphina was the true victim of the entire situation, but as people began to turn against Hannah and the Dros Group behind her, she had already given up on trying to control the online narrative. She left it to the Dros Group's PR team to figure it out.

Dros Group was resilient, having only suffered a minor financial loss. Letting them feel some pain and learn a lesson was enough.

If anyone wanted to shake Dros Group's position, this fleeting public outcry was nothing.

Rather than struggle, she chose to withdraw, giving no excuse for anyone to push for a final blow.

Moreover, Dros Group's PR approach was truly surprising-they were actually advertising for Cross Group?

This humble posture definitely pulled in those who were just watching for the drama.

Haha!

Justin couldn't understand why Seraphina was so unaffected by Dros Group's overwhelming response.

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She merely instructed someone to ensure that their inventory was well stocked.

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"So, this is just going to blow over? Orion and his crew were so ruthless, and you're just going to swallow. your anger."

Seraphina smiled faintly, raising her eyes to look at Justin. "I can swallow it."

Justin looked at her in disdain and said, "Women's positions are so changeable. You were just gnashing your teeth in anger, and now you're smiling so brightly

He still hoped to see Orion suffer, ideally begging for mercy right here.

He would post the scene on social media for everyone to see that this b*stard deserved it.

Seraphina smiled. Her delicate brows lowered as she spoke in a calm and light tone.

"I just ran a rough estimation. Dros Group lost at least a billion, and with our stock rising and the business profit, we've pretty much earned that amount. Dros Group has taken a hit, and they will have to bear the consequences. What's my little grievance compared to that?" She paused for a moment and then added, "Besides, we didn't really lose anything!"

The real pity should be with Wilson. All he received was a barrage of online insults and nothing more.

As they were talking, the butler entered the room.

"Ms. Hannah, Mr. Rockwell is here to see you."

Seraphina smiled and gestured lightly. "Alright, please show him in."

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Orion called again, but Seraphina still didn't pick up. Her messages sank without a trace, just like stones dropped into a vast ocean.

Her cold demeanor had made everything clear.

A few days later, Orion could no longer hold back. He went straight to the Cross Mansion.

Benjamin, however, bluntly told him, "Ms. Seraphina has gone to Eldoria Bay."

The place that nearly killed her-she went back there

Orion's heart sank, and his mood darkened immediately.

In the car, Ken tried to calm him down.

"Mr. Orion, maybe you should hold off. Ms. Cross might not want to see you right now."

Ken's words only made Orion more frustrated, his gaze growing colder.

"She never once wanted to see me first," he said flatly.

Ken pursed his lips and said, "Ms. Cross is still upset. Perhaps it would be better to wait until she calms down, and when she returns to work, things might be better."

Orion shot him a glance, his expression indifferent.

Ken shuddered. Was his boss really determined to go seek out trouble?

"Has there been any news from my grandpa?" Orion asked.

"There's been movement. Mr. Ramona has been in contact with other branches of the Droses recently. Since you didn't forbid anyone from seeing him, the bodyguards haven't stopped anyone." The complicated emotion overwhelmed Ken. He hadn't expected the internal stru

families to be so complex. Orion couldn't trust even the closest relatives.

His boss truly had a tough life.

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Orion calmly pulled out his phone, checked it briefly, and instructed the driver. "Head to Eldoria Bay."

The moment Ken heard the destination, he knew where Orion was headed to find Seraphina.

He couldn't help but worry for him.

"Mr. Orion, what about your grandfather?"

The man was busy scheming against him, yet Orion seemed unaffected. Was this really okay?

Orion's tone remained flat. "Don't worry about it. Let them do as they please. I want to see just how much power Ramona still has."

The Dros Group had already changed hands. Did Ramona still think it was like thirty years ago when he

ruled the roost?

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