Ch. 516..520: Inherit Billions Chapter 516-520
Chapter 516 Are You Looking For Trouble?
It was the perfect time to expose everyone in his network, then take them all down in one swoop.
The driver didn't hesitate and immediately turned the car toward Eldoria Bay.
Chapter 517 She Must Have Taken the Money
Seraphina hadn't planned to come in person, but the Eloria Bay project was already at a critical stage. Reporters were swarming the construction, site, and if anything went wrong, the entire project could collapse before it even began.
Although Joseph had prepared thoroughly and handled things with care, his age was catching up with him, making it challenging for him to adapt quickly in a crisis.
As the pivotal moment approached, he grew so anxious that he ended up in the hospital.
When Seraphina heard the news, she almost laughed in exasperation.
Cross Group had already invested a substantial amount of money into the project; letting it go to waste was simply not an option.
Worried, she decided to oversee things herself.
Joseph looked unwell but also somewhat pitiful. Upon hearing that Seraphina had arrived at Eldoria Bay, he insisted on tagging along.. Outside, the preparations were nearly complete. Sitting in the car, Seraphina glanced at Joseph.
Her tone was cold and faintly threatening. "I could just strangle you!"
Joseph bowed his head even lower, muttering, "I could strangle myself too."
Seraphina turned away, letting out a sigh.
Forget it! For the next project, she would make sure to appoint a director who was in good health.
We set up the press conference at the construction site, a half-finished building that had already undergone multiple failed attempts.
The exposed walls, now decorated, gave off an oddly minimalist industrial vibe.
The press conference began.
Amid a crowd of staff, Seraphina blended in, unnoticed.
Joseph took the lead and began outlining the project's progress and future prospects.
This project had faced numerous setbacks before finally landing in Cross Group's hands. It was now tied to Eldoria Bay's broader city development plans, attracting significant attention.
It was time for the questioning session.
"Rumor has it that former employees of Griffin Corporation showed up at the company, causing trouble. Is this related to the current project? Will the treatment of former employees remain the same after Cross acquired Griffin?" One reporter asked.
Joseph, gradually casing into the flow, replied, "Of course, it's different. Griffin Corporation owed its. employees nearly a year's worth of unpaid wages. After Cross Group took over, we personally covered all the debts. If it were the same, they'd still be going hungry!" 1/2 Chapter 517 She Must Have Taken the Money
The audience chuckled lightly. The next reporter followed up..
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"Several executives from Griffin Corporation were reportedly taken to the police station on allegations of corporate crimes. Was it Cross Group that provided the evidence? Have there been any convictions?"
Joseph answered, "Cross Group has been here for nearly two months. Throughout the acquisition, anything suspicious we discovered was reported to Griffin Corporation and the relevant authorities. For matters of corporate crime, you'll have to consult the courts and prosecutors."
Seraphina knew that the next person to appear was set to be a bombshell figure-the murderer's wife.
No one recognized her, but once the host introduced her background, the spotting prey. reporters' eyes lit up like wolves
According to the prearranged plan, this woman would confess to all the crimes her husband had committed and apologize on his behalf. In return, the medical expenses for her cancer-stricken daughter would be fully covered. She did exactly as agreed; everything seemed to go smoothly. Though her plight was tragic, it did not elicit any sympathy.
Standing beside Seraphina, Thomas leaned in and whispered, "Ms. Cross, once the crowd disperses, it might get chaotic. Should we leave early?"
Seraphina hesitated, her brows knitting slightly. She said, "Let's wait a bit longer."
A nagging sense of unease gnawed at her. It felt too calm, almost like it shouldn't be this peaceful.
The woman on stage finished her tearful confession and expressed her gratitude to Cross Group for their understanding. Just as Joseph was about to announce the end of the conference, a shouted from the crowd. er suddenly
"This woman took money! Her husband's facing a death sentence, yet she's speaking on behalf of Cross Group. How much did Cross Group pay you off?"
In an instant, the atmosphere turned tense
and uncertain.
Chapter 518 A Gun from Nowhere
The sharp shout of a reporter sliced through the tense atmosphere, startling everyone.
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Rather than focusing on the woman's link to the Cross Group, the reporters' attention was abruptly captured by accusations about her supposed dealings with them.
"How dare you question our motives when Ms. Cross almost lost her life?!" Joseph's face turned ashen with rage.
"Well, Ms. Cross seems fine to me. Who's to say she's not faking it? Maybe the whole car crash was staged by the Crosses!"
A man's voice rang out. He was thin, wearing a baseball cap, and looked like he was from around here.
While the other reporters were well-dressed and polished, he stuck out like a sore thumb with his scruffy
appearance.
Seraphina quickly turned away and leaned toward Thomas, whispering urgently, "Get rid of that guy. Take care of him and hand him over to the police later."
She was convinced he wasn't one of the press-he was probably just a troublemaker, likely someone sent by Blake's people.
Thomas hesitated. "But if I leave, who will..." Who will stay to protect you?
Seraphina pursed her lips, glancing around. "It's fine. No one's watching. Go quickly."
They'd prepared for many things, but they hadn't expected someone to slip in among the reporters.
Thomas, still unsure, gave a reluctant nod, obeying her orders and stepping away.
He knew calling for backup would only attract too much attention.
"Tell me, how much did they pay you to sell out your husband?"
The woman on stage, clearly startled by the unexpected confrontation, faltered.
She had only stepped forward after much persuasion from others, thinking it was the right thing to do for her daughter.
But now, faced with that pointed question, she hesitated.
The mood shifted dramatically within moments.
It was unclear if the man had anyone helping him, but the crowd was starting to murmur in agreement with his accusations. Seraphina furrowed her brow, her instincts sharpening as she scanned the reporters more carefully.
Without warning, the man in the baseball cap threw a water bottle at the woman, hitting her hard.
"You must be hiding something! You owe us an explanation!"
Chapter 518 A Gun from Nowhere
Chaos broke out instantly
Seraphina's face tightened, about to speak when another voice rang out.
"Seraphina isn't hurt! This whole thing is fake!"
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The man rushed toward her, making it clear he was coming straight for Seraphina.
Sitting calmly in her wheelchair, Seraphina met his gaze with chilling intensity, already sensing his hostility.
Joseph's heart pounded as he rushed to shield her, but it was too late.
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Then, from the outer edges of the crowd, a heavy object flew through the air, hitting the man squarely in the head and knocking him to the ground with a sickening thud. Everyone stood frozen, stunned.
It was a sleek revolver!
A figure emerged from the crowd, walking with casual ease. He bent down, picked up the gun, slipped it into his pocket, and said nonchalantly, "It's a prop gun.
A profound silence fell over the crowd at his arrival.
Seraphina looked up, her shock mirrored on her face as she saw Orion step forward.
What is he doing here?
Their eyes met, and beneath his dark lashes, his gaze was stormy and deep, like a vast, uncharted ocean- intense, cold, almost otherworldly.
She blinked, about to speak, but before she could, he turned away, his voice cold and authoritative. "Bring them in."
Two women, both middle-aged, along with a young girl, walked in, their faces swollen and red from crying.
Their eyes burned with silent rage as they to face the woman on stage-the wife of the murderer.
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But when they saw the man in the baseball cap, the young girl couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped forward, her finger trembling as she pointed at him.
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"I know you! My husband died on the construction site. You offered 20,000 to keep us quiet. You're a monster!"
Her words hit like a stone dropped in water, creating a ripple of shock that spread through the room. The man's face drained of color. "You're lying..."
Chapter 519 The Kidnapping of Ms Cross
The younger woman stepped forward, her voice shaky as she struggled to maintain control.
"That's him! He's the one who killed my father, and then he came after me to threaten me!" She cried, pointing at the man with trembling hands.
A murmur of unease spread through the crowd of reporters, and the man in the baseball cap tensed, clearly alarmed. His accomplices, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, began to retreat quickly. Before they could escape, Thomas and his men moved swiftly to block their path.
Although the press conference had spiraled into chaos, it was clear that the reporters were still captivated by the dramatic accusations from the grieving families
None of them noticed that Orion had already crouched down to lift Seraphina, quietly escorting her away from the scene.
By the time anyone realized what had happened, they had disappeared from view.
Seraphina buried her face in his chest, inhaling his rich, calming sense while experiencing an overwhelming unease.
She longed to shout, but the reporters were everywhere, and she knew the consequences would be far too
great.
Once they were outside, she squirmed in his hold, desperate to free herself.
"Put me down, Orion!" she snapped.
Orion tightened his grip on her, his frustration evident. His eyes darkened, the storm within them growing fiercer.
"Stay still," he ordered, his voice low and commanding
The past few days had nearly driven him to the edge.
Her lack of response to his calls and messages weighed on him, and the thought of her in danger only made everything worse. What if the man had hurt her?
A sleek black car was parked nearby, and Orion carefully placed her inside, treating her as if she were fragile.
Seraphina, still fuming, stiffened when he came close, her body coiling in anticipation of rejecting him.
"Move away! I want out of this car!" she demanded, glaring at him.
A flicker of amusement flashed across Orion's face as he smirked slightly.
"And how exactly do you plan on getting out?" he asked his tone cool and confident.
Her right leg was broken, and just the thought of moving it sent waves of pain through her.
Her anger flared hotter, her fury directed at him.
Chapter 519 The Kidnapping of Ms Cross,
He's doing this on purpose!
He's kicking me when I'm down!
Even though he had just rescued her, her instincts told her there was no room for gratitude.
Deep down, all she could feel was that he didn't deserve it.
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Before she could voice complaint, Orion effortlessly slid her into the car and settled beside her,
his movements smooth and deliberate.
He leaned back in his seat, his
Baze drifting over the interior of the car.
"You're just going to sit there's go," he said-in-an-almost indifferent tone.
The driver hesitated briefly before starting the engine.
Seraphina furrowed her brow. "Where are we going? My people are still inside. I need to go back."
Orion's expression hardened, a hint of mockery twisting his features.
"Your people? When things got dangerous, your people disappeared, unlike me, coming to your rescue."
Seraphina's eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening.
She bit her lip before responding coldly, "Did you bring those families, the victims' relatives?"
Orion didn't hesitate. "Of course."
A brief, uncomfortable silence passed, but Seraphina quickly masked her feelings.
"Well... thanks, I guess."
Orion tilted his head slightly, his gaze sharp, his tousled hair framing his chiseled features. His voice, smooth and dripping with sarcasm, cut through the air
"Is a 'thank you' all you've got for me?"
His words felt insincere, almost like an act.
Seraphina remained composed, her gaze unwavering. "You owe me. That thank you is unnecessary."
For a fleeting moment, Orion's expression faltered.
His posture slackened, as if her words had stung more than he cared to admit.
He quickly recovered, his pride intact, though there was a softness in his voice now. "Alright, then ... let's call it even."
His tone, unusually humble, almost seemed... pitiful.
Seraphina said nothing.
Her phone was still with Thomas, and she hadn't been able to make any calls.
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Chapter 520 He Would Never Bow to William
The atmosphere inside the car became thick with tension.
Seraphina tried to pull her hand away, but Qrion tightened his grip immediately.
His hand felt as solid and unyielding as a wall!
His fingers were long and slender, his knuckles sharp, and the heat from his touch was intense against her cool skin. He obviously didn't want to let her go. Emotions that had been buried deep within him began to surface. His gaze Tocked onto Seraphina with an intensity that felt almost unbearable.
"I'm sorry...
His voice was rough and full of regret.
There were so many things he could have said, but all of them seemed to condense into those three simple words.
He never intended to hurt her. His only desire was to protect her.
But someone had used his own hand to cause her pain, and that guilt hit him harder than any physical wound could.
That was why he hadn't allowed the PR team to act right away-he wanted to give Seraphina the space to express her anger.
Seraphina was momentarily taken aback by the raw emotion in his eyes, but she quickly masked her surprise, replacing it with a cold indifference. She yanked her hand back, grabbed a tissue from the box on the seat, and started wiping her fingers slowly, deliberately.
Orion's dark eyes grew even darker, his lashes lowering as Inherit Billions
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The younger woman stepped forward, her voice shaky as she struggled to maintain control.
"That's him! He's the one who killed my father, and then he came after me to threaten me!" She cried, pointing at the man with trembling hands.
A murmur of unease spread through the crowd of reporters, and the man in the baseball cap tensed, clearly alarmed. His accomplices, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, began to retreat quickly. Before they could escape, Thomas and his men moved swiftly to block their path.
Although the press conference had spiraled into chaos, it was clear that the reporters were still captivated by the dramatic accusations from the grieving families
None of them noticed that Orion had already crouched down to lift Seraphina, quietly escorting her away from the scene.
By the time anyone realized what had happened, they had disappeared from view.
Seraphina buried her face in his chest, inhaling his rich, calming sense while experiencing an overwhelming unease.
She longed to shout, but the reporters were everywhere, and she knew the consequences would be far too
great.
Once they were outside, she squirmed in his hold, desperate to free herself.
"Put me down, Orion!" she snapped.
Orion tightened his grip on her, his frustration evident. His eyes darkened, the storm within them growing fiercer.
"Stay still," he ordered, his voice low and commanding
The past few days had nearly driven him to the edge.
Her lack of response to his calls and messages weighed on him, and the thought of her in danger only made everything worse. What if the man had hurt her?
A sleek black car was parked nearby, and Orion carefully placed her inside, treating her as if she were fragile.
Seraphina, still fuming, stiffened when he came close, her body coiling in anticipation of rejecting him.
"Move away! I want out of this car!" she demanded, glaring at him.
A flicker of amusement flashed across Orion's face as he smirked slightly.
"And how exactly do you plan on getting out?" he asked his tone cool and confident.
Her right leg was broken, and just the thought of moving it sent waves of pain through her.
Her anger flared hotter, her fury directed at him.
Chapter 519 The Kidnapping of Ms Cross,
He's doing this on purpose!
He's kicking me when I'm down!
Even though he had just rescued her, her instincts told her there was no room for gratitude.
Deep down, all she could feel was that he didn't deserve it.
Finished
Before she could voice complaint, Orion effortlessly slid her into the car and settled beside her,
his movements smooth and deliberate.
He leaned back in his seat, his
Baze drifting over the interior of the car.
"You're just going to sit there's go," he said-in-an-almost indifferent tone.
The driver hesitated briefly before starting the engine.
Seraphina furrowed her brow. "Where are we going? My people are still inside. I need to go back."
Orion's expression hardened, a hint of mockery twisting his features.
"Your people? When things got dangerous, your people disappeared, unlike me, coming to your rescue."
Seraphina's eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening.
She bit her lip before responding coldly, "Did you bring those families, the victims' relatives?"
Orion didn't hesitate. "Of course."
A brief, uncomfortable silence passed, but Seraphina quickly masked her feelings.
"Well... thanks, I guess."
Orion tilted his head slightly, his gaze sharp, his tousled hair framing his chiseled features. His voice, smooth and dripping with sarcasm, cut through the air
"Is a 'thank you' all you've got for me?"
His words felt insincere, almost like an act.
Seraphina remained composed, her gaze unwavering. "You owe me. That thank you is unnecessary."
For a fleeting moment, Orion's expression faltered.
His posture slackened, as if her words had stung more than he cared to admit.
He quickly recovered, his pride intact, though there was a softness in his voice now. "Alright, then... let's call it even."
His tone, unusually humble, almost seemed... pitiful.
Seraphina said nothing.
Her phone was still with Thomas, and she hadn't been able to make any calls.
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if to shield the sadness threatening to show.
"You shouldn't apologize to me," Seraphina said, her tone icy. "You should apologize to William."
The words hit Orion like a sharp blow to the chest. He still believed he was right about William, but- hearing Seraphina defend him this way twisted the knife deeper.
"Not everything can be fixed with an apology, Orion," she went on. "Think about it. How many times since we've known each other have you apologized to me?"
Her words cut through him, striking deep into his heart like a sharp knife.
He stiffened, his expression souring as he searched for something-anything-to say in his defense.
To her, he was like someone sentenced to a lifetime of punishment with no chance of redemption. What could he possibly say to convince her?
The silence in the car became heavier, and Ken, who had been driving, could no longer bear it.
Chapter 520 He Would Never Bow to William
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He shifted uncomfortably, feeling the need to take some responsibility for the situation. "Ms. Cross, actually...
He hesitated, his teeth clenched. "Actually, the online attack against Mr. Rockwell ... that was my fault.
Seraphina's gaze turned cold and sharp as she raised her eyes to meet his. There was no warmth in her expression.
"It was my idea. I misunderstood Mr. Rockwell," Ken continued, his voice uneasy.
"I'd heard some bad things about him, and I took them at face value. Mr. Dros didn't want you to be hurt, so he didn't look into it properly and agreed. I just posted it online, but everything that happened after was not our intention. Ms. Dros and Ramona tricked Mr. Dros..." Ken stammered as he tried to soften the truth, but he couldn't bring himself to admit that most of the rumors were entirely fabricated. That would only make things worse.
Seraphina's voice was frosty when she spoke again. "Did he provoke you?"
Ken immediately shook his head. "No... "
Seraphina leaned back in her seat, her spine straightening, her features sharp, and her lips painted a striking shade. She exuded an air of icy detachment.
"Mr. Dros has far more skeletons in his closet than William, yet he doesn't resort to these underhanded tactics or spread rumors. In that sense, he's far more honorable than you."
Ken's face twisted uncomfortably. As Orion's loyal subordinate, he naturally sided with him, but Seraphina's words made a lot of sense, putting him in a difficult position.
Orion, however, sat perfectly still, his face unreadable, as though the emotional storm from moments ago had never existed.
He turned toward Seraphina, his eyes flickering with a mix of emotions, before leaning closer.
His long legs crowded most of the space, and Seraphina instinctively recoiled.
But Orion didn't care. He grabbed her hand, which she had retracted earlier, and clasped it firmly, his grip tightening with unspoken force.
His voice was low but filled with a sharpness that cut through the tension.
"You can vent. You can get your revenge on me. Do whatever you want. But don't mention William again. He got what he deserved. If I didn't finish him off, it's just because his luck held out."
His tone was icy, dripping with arrogance.
The very mention of William ignited something dangerous inside him.
He would never bow to William-not in this life, and not in death.
There was only one person to whom he would bow, and that person was Seraphina.