Ch. 521..525: Inherit Billions Chapter 521-525

Chapter 521 She Called Out Williams Name

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Orion's words hung in the air as he leaned back in his seat, crossing his legs with an air of ease. Though he closed his eyes, his hand remained firmly clasped around Seraphina's. Despite her repeated attempts to free herself, his grip stayed unyielding, warm against her cool skin.

Her frustration surged, words bubbling up that she couldn't voice. How could someone be so brazenly shameless?

The car sped down the highway, the landscape outside blurring into streaks of color.

Seraphina's mind raced, struggling to find a solution while her desire to speak to Orion dwindled by the

second.

Her gaze flicked toward Ken, who glanced at her nervously through the rearview mirror.

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Their eyes met briefly, and she seized the moment.

"Ken, hand me your phone," she demanded, her tone cutting but controlled. "I'll let this slide if you do."

After all, William had been the target, not her directly.

She had fought her battles and gotten revenge.

She couldn't forget the debt she owed him for saving her life, but she wouldn't jeopardize her relationship with the Dros Group for William's sake-her loyalty lay with the Cross family. Ken hesitated, his fingers twitching slightly as if unsure of what to do.

From the backseat, Orion's voice broke the silence, laced with cold authority. "Don't you dare."

Seraphina's anger flared at his audacity.

"Orion, do you honestly think no one knows you took me? My people will be here soon."

His eyes opened slightly, a flicker of discomfort flashing across his face. "Is being with me really unbearable?"

She let out a bitter laugh, sharp and cutting. "You think I enjoy suffering?"

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He paused for a beat, his voice dropping as though offering a strange compromise. "You could always take your anger out on me."

Her jaw tightened, and she sank back against the seat, unwilling to waste another word on someone she saw as insufferably irrational,

Her frustration simmered, her silence a testament to her mounting fury.

She swore she wouldn't let him off easily.

Orion soon closed his eyes and fell asleep.

As the car hummed along, a heavy stillness settled.

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Despite herself, the lull of the drive began to take its toll. Seraphina's eyelids grew heavy, her thoughts clouding as exhaustion crept in. Within minutes, she drifted into an uneasy slumber. Orion, sensing her breathing steady, opened his eyes.

His gaze settled on her sleeping face, then he loosened his grip on her hand ever so slightly, but she didn't move at all.

She had truly fallen asleep.

Orion's gaze softened as he stared at her. He wished she wasn't so confrontational with him, that she would be at least half as patient with him as she was with William ...

Reaching for the blanket at his side, he carefully draped it over her, his eyes lingering on her right leg.

A sharp pang of guilt twisted inside him. The sight of her injured leg was a constant reminder of the pain she endured.

Subtly, he gestured toward Ken, who quickly caught on and pulled out his phone.

A message was sent to Thomas, Seraphina's assistant.

"Mr. Dros will personally escort Ms. Cross home."

He was concise.

Orion's disdain for Thomas was no secret. The man's constant presence beside Seraphina irked him, and he was worried that Thomas had ulterior motives.

Still, Ken had insisted they keep the Cross family informed to avoid worsening tensions, and Orion grudgingly agreed.

The journey, originally two hours, was shortened by half an hour.

Orion's silent frustration grew when Ken shaved off nearly half the drive time, his displeasure evident in the cold look he shot his driver.

Unaware of his mistake, Ken didn't dare to look back at his employer.

As Seraphina continued to sleep, Orion ordered the car to circle the city, buying more time.

But before long, their path was obstructed by a convoy of luxury vehicles that loomed ahead like an imposing wall.

Orion's sharp eyes narrowed. His mood, already sour, darkened further.

Ken's voice broke the silence, uneasy. "Mr. Dros, I think"

Afraid of waking Seraphina, Orion shot him a cold glare, silencing him instantly.

The drawn curtains turned the car's interior into a cocoon of dim shadows.

Seraphina stirred, her brows furrowing as her consciousness resurfaced. Her vision was blurry, her mind fogged from sleep.

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Orion's hand brushed against hers, his voice low and unusually tender. "Are you awake?"

The tone was gentle and familiar...

Without thinking, she murmured a name, her voice soft but audible in the tense silence. "William?"

The moment the name left her lips, the atmosphere turned glacial as the temperature in the car seemed to plummet...

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As soon as the words left Orion's mouth, Ken let out a loud cough.

He quickly pressed a button, causing the curtain to slide open, letting in the bright sunlight that flooded the car with harsh light.

Seraphina squinted instinctively, the flood of memories from before her nap rushing back all at once.

Oh, right... I'm in Orion's car.

When she finally lifted her head again, she saw Orion's dark expression. His anger was barely contained, the tension thick in the air.

He stared at her for a long moment before swiftly opening the car door and stepping out.

The people from the other vehicle also stepped out-the Cross family.

Orion adjusted his clothes and nodded at them, his demeanor cool but tense.

"Sivir..."

eared without a word, and by the time anyone realized, it was too late.

When they finally found out where she'd gone, they discovered she'd been taken by Orion.

It would have been bad enough if she had just been taken, but now she is completely out of contact!

The Cross family had used all their resources, and only through the highway surveillance and city checkpoints were they able to track her location.

Orion was circling the city center?

Is he crazy?

"Mr. Dros, you seem to have no worries, huh? You're not even bothered with that small online scandal... Sivir said flatly, his voice low and heavy with annoyance.

Orion chose to ignore the sarcasm, offering a polite smile in return.

Out of all the Cross brothers, Sivir was the one whose attitude and presence matched Orion's the most. He respected him, and of course, he respected him as Seraphina's older brother.

"The deed is done. There's no point in looking back now. We can only learn from this... though I must admit, I've caused you some trouble, Sivir," Orion said, addressing him affectionately again, which only made Sivir's blood boil.

"Mr. Dros, if you really want to avoid further issues, stay away from my sister. The Dros family has already brought enough pain to her, haven't they?" Sivir shot back sharply.

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Hannah wouldn't have been shipped off overseas like this!

Orion kept his cool. "I'll visit you soon to personally apologize."

"No need," Sivir replied coldly. "We'll appreciate your concern from a distance."

Sivir's dismissiveness made Orion's face tighten in frustration.

The atmosphere between them grew heavy with tension.

Seraphina, leaning forward in the car, broke the silence with a soft, almost lazy voice.

Big Brother, carry me... she said, arms already reaching out toward Sivir.

Orion turned his head to see Seraphina extending her hands toward Sivir.

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Sivir's face softened in an instant. With a warm smile, he bent down and gently lifted her from the car.

She appeared perfectly fine, her skin healthy and glowing, which eased Sivir's frustration a little.

Orion watched their interaction with growing discomfort, noting the stark difference in how she treated him and Sivir. His chest tightened with irritation.

He tried to push the feeling down-after all, he was family. He shouldn't feel jealous or angry.

Sivir walked past Orion, heading away from the car, and Orion didn't stop him.

Originally, he had planned to bring Seraphina back himself.

To keep her in his world-he'd wanted that, but now he realized it was a fantasy.

He wanted her by his side, proud, their love eternal.

What he had once had, he wanted again.

"Seraphina ..." he called out to her suddenly, unable to let her leave so smugly.

Sivir's steps faltered, but he didn't turn back.

Seraphina, still in his arms, glanced over her shoulder at Orion. Her gaze was sharp, cold.

Orion pressed his lips together, his heart heavy with regret.

He knew it sounded foolish, but he had to say it.

His voice became low, almost mournful, as he muttered, "With you, my heart can hold no one else...

Seraphina's face twisted in disgust. Her eyes pierced him like daggers.

She wanted to scream at him, to shout, to throw up from the utter frustration.

Sivir, however, didn't seem fazed at all. He snickered softly, interpreting Orion's words differently,

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"He's saying you're fat," Sivir teased,

It took a moment for Seraphina to process the words.

"Orion, screw you!"

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Although Sivir's remark was clearly intended as a sarcastic joke, Seraphina responded effortlessly, playing along with the banter.

Orion, on the other hand, completely missed what Sivir said. He couldn't grasp why Seraphina had suddenly lashed out at him. Her sharp words left him momentarily stunned.

It had taken every ounce of courage he had to speak those bold, vulnerable words, something so out of character for him as a commanding CEO who was rarely open about his emotions.

As Seraphina and the others drove off, Orion stood still, his tall figure standing out on the street, drawing the curious glances of passersby.

But despite his imposing presence, his face betrayed the sting of rejection.

Ken cleared his throat awkwardly, trying to break the silence. "Mr. Dros, should we get back in the car?"

Orion's expression darkened as he climbed into the vehicle, and everyone else in the car visibly relaxed.

"Why is she mad this time?" he finally asked, his voice sharply directed at Ken.

Ken straightened up, now on high alert. "Ms. Cross... might have been holding it in the entire ride."

She's probably been wanting to yell at you from the start...

Orion shot a cold glance at Ken, who immediately shrank under the intensity of it.

Ken quickly offered a suggestion. "Perhaps you didn't say enough sweet things to her, Mr. Dros. Ms. Cross isn't used to you being so affectionate. If you show more affection, she'll warm up to it." Someone like William would've handled this with ease, Ken thought to himself. When it comes to charm, Mr. Dros is clearly at a disadvantage.

The car fell into a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

Orion's brow furrowed as he processed Ken's advice, and Ken sighed quietly, relieved to see his suggestion had made an impact.

Back at Dros Group, Orion went straight to his office, where tension hung thick in the air.

Ramona seemed to be taking full advantage of his connections, gathering support from former executives who had once been sidelined by Orion.

In just a few days, the office atmosphere had become charged with unease.

Employees were walking on eggshells, knowing that taking the wrong side could end their careers.

While those without much status had little to worry about, the higher-ups were in a much more precarious position.

After all, the minor employees wouldn't pose much threat.

Despite the mounting tension, Orion remained completely unfazed. While others urged him to be

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No one could deny his brilliance. After all, he had single-handedly transformed Dros Group from a company with questionable ethics into a globally respected powerhouse. Ramona and his generation couldn't have accomplished something like that.

Orion had nurtured a new wave of young talent, encouraging an environment of fairness and merit, something that was virtually unheard of during Ramona's time, where nepotism ran rampant. It got to the point that people without the necessary credentials managed to become executives. It was no surprise that the employees found it difficult to respect Ramona's leadership. Those who had heard about the news were concerned, but Orion couldn't be bothered.

Meanwhile, Seraphina posted an update on social media: a picture of her leg with the caption, "Thanks for your concern. I'm feeling much better now."

Rather than responding to each inquiry individually, she chose to update everyone all at once.

Thanks to the crutches, she was now able to walk on her own.

Orion saw the post and gave it a like, his expression serious.

He then left a comment. "No matter what happens to your leg, you'll always be the most beautiful."

Ken had suggested he say something sweet so that she could warm up to it, and Orion had meant every word.

Surely, Seraphina would be touched by his sincerity.

However, Seraphina, upon reading his comment, felt a surge of anger.

What is that supposed to mean? Like I'm stuck with some permanent disability?!

Fuming, she typed two simple words in her private chat circle, "F*ck you!"

This man had an uncanny ability to drive her crazy without even trying!

Oblivious to her reaction, Orion placed his phone down with satisfaction and turned to Ken. "What's the update on my grandfather's situation?"

Ken immediately shifted into work mode, adjusting his glasses with a calm, composed smile.

"Mr. Dros, Ramona has been meeting privately with the department heads. Per your instructions, we've recorded all of their conversations, both audio and video." Orion's face remained cold, though a hint of disdain flickered in his eyes as he curled his lips into a faint smirk.

"What kind of incentives is he offering?"

He would like to know what Ramona had to offer.

Ken responded without hesitation. "A 20 percent pay raise, plus stock options. Ramona's condition is that on his birthday they all strike together as a team."

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Orion chuckled darkly, his voice full of mockery. That old man's still dreaming!

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Chapter 524 Ramona Wants Me to Be the CEO

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Ramona had only managed to play a few petty tricks within Dros Group, and Orion was barely fazed by

them.

He knew full well that Ramona wouldn't dare take things to the media. If he did, it would ruin not just Dros Group's reputation, but also Orion's own standing

The company would crumble, and Ramona wasn't stupid enough to let that happen.

Orion's fingers drummed on the desk as he pondered for a moment.

"Is the guy still delivering the documents every day?" he asked.

Ken nodded. "Yes. At first, Ramona was furious, shouting at him, but now he just fears up anger seems to have cooled off."

"Cooled off?" Orion's expression was skeptical.

Ramona was far too crafty to let his emotions settle so easily.

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Just then, Ken's phone buzzed, and he glanced at the screen before responding in his usual neutral tone.

"Mr. Dros, Mr. Kaveh is here. He's at the door."

No one dared to stop Kaveh. His temper was infamous, and crossing him was never a good idea.

Orion's eyes darkened as he looked toward the door, just as Kaveh barged in without hesitation.

"Orion, I'm here to see you!" Kaveh's voice rang out, and despite Orion's cold gaze, Kaveh seemed completely unaffected. He strode up to the desk and plopped down in front of Orion.

"Well, look who's still here. I figured with the girl being sick, you'd be by her side. Doesn't she want to see you?" Kaveh's smug grin only deepened Orion's frown.

Orion's voice dropped to a low, mocking tone. "I guess you didn't manage to keep the story of you sneaking into a hotel with one of the actresses under wraps, huh?" Kaveh's face twitched. "You've heard about that?"

He shrugged carelessly. "So what if I'm dating Lila? We're both single; I have nothing to hide."

Orion gave a short laugh. "Nothing to hide? Let's see how your father reacts when he hears about it. He'll probably have a heart attack."

Kaveh scratched the back of his head awkwardly, his expression faltering for a moment before he straightened up, suddenly serious. "Qrion, I'm here to switch sides."

Orion barely lifted his gaze, unimpressed.

He said nothing, and Kaveh, sensing his lack of reaction, grew more impatient.

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After a tense pause, Kaveh finally spoke again.

"Ramona reached out to me. He wants me to take your position. Orion, you're in danger."

Ken raised an eyebrow but kept silent.

Orion remained calm, his gaze steady, showing no surprise. "So?" he asked evenly.

Kaveh hesitated, unsure of how to proceed.

Orion's sharp eyes glinted with understanding.

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"He has a son, but he chose a grandson to carry out his plans. He likely believes that you will be easier to control, like a puppet he can manipulate. "Is there anything to be proud of in that?" Kaveh felt a flush of irritation. This wasn't the reaction he'd been expecting.

"Orion, y-you really think little of me, don't you?"

"Orion.

Orion pressed his lips together, a small smirk playing at the corner of his mouth.

"Or maybe you actually want that position for yourself? It's not impossible. If you follow Ramona, you might get the chance."

Orion's words were polite, but the meaning was clear.

The chance of Ramona succeeding was virtually nonexistent. Following him was essentially the same as burning every bridge with Orion.

Kaveh couldn't understand why someone like Ramona, at his age, would still be so reckless, trying to grab power from Orion. It seemed absurd, even to him.

What made it worse was that Ramona was trying to drag Kaveh down with him. Was he really that bored with his life?

Even if Kaveh had the ability to take Orion's position, he knew Dros Group would fall apart in a matter of weeks.

The last thing he wanted was to take on that kind of responsibility.

It was a surefire path to failure.

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Kaveh glared at Orion, frustration evident in his expression. "My father sent me to talk to you, to get your advice. You know how it is-our branch of the family isn't exactly influential. We're just about partying and spending money, nothing more. Neither my father nor are on board with Ramona's plan. I've grown up under your guidance, Orion. I'm your favorite nephew You can't just throw me out of the Droses like this!" Kaveh's success in the entertainment world had only been possible because of The Droses' backing.

Deep down, he knew that without their support, he wouldn't have the funds or the influence to make anything work.

Orion raised an eyebrow, unfazed by Kaveh's outburst. It was no surprise that Kaveh's family had become more sensible over time. But it was expected.

Kaveh swallowed nervously, but Orion remained silent, making the atmosphere feel heavier by the second.

After what felt like an eternity, Orion finally spoke, his voice even and controlled. "What's in it for me?"

The question took Kaveh off guard.

"What do you mean by 'what's in it for me?" Kaveh asked, disbelieving. "I'm the one here bringing you the news, offering to side with you! Are you seriously flipping this around on me?" The words struck him with the force of a thunderclap.

Orion, dressed in his usual sharp white shirt and black pants, remained poised and imposing, his cool expression almost unreadable, with a small, amused smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"I didn't ask you to come. You came on your own."

One who asked for something was always weaker in Qrion's world.

Kaveh's world seemed to crumble as he turned toward Ken, who stood in the back of the room, calm as always. It became clear to him that no one could make demands of Orion, especially not with such petty offers. Kaveh hesitated, unsure of how to respond.

He had thought he could negotiate with Orion, but it was clear the latter had no intention of playing along.

Finally, Kaveh muttered, "I'm just bringing you the news. I've overheard some things about Ramona."

Ken couldn't help but clear his throat.

"Kaveh, Mr. Dros is well aware of everything concerning Ramona."

Kaveh's heart skipped a beat. It seemed Ramona had no leverage at all.

No wonder Orion wasn't concerned about his offer.

Taking a deep breath, Kaveh continued, "Ramona has his eyes on Seraphina."

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The room fell into an eerie silence, the tension thick in the air.

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Orion's body stiffened, and his brows furrowed with anger. His voice, when it came, was ice-cold. "What did you just say?"

Kaveh met his gaze, his tone almost defiant.

"Finally piqued your interest, huh? I was planning to tell Seraphina myself, but I thought you should do it."

He sighed, adding, "I overheard Ramona talking to the butler. It was about Seraphina, but they were careful. I couldn't hear everything." Orion's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing with fury.

His fists clenched tightly as his face twisted into a grimace, barely suppressing his rage.

Ramona's manipulations had gone too far. Now, he was even setting his sights on Seraphina.

It seemed like Ramona had never truly given up on her.

After a long pause, Orion spoke again, his voice slow and deliberate, "I understand. You can go now."

Kaveh hesitated. He didn't want to leave just yet. "Orion, Lila, and I... the news about us is about to break. You have to help me."

Orion's face was unreadable, but the disdain in his voice was evident. "Lila's trouble. She's nearly ruined Lucius. Stay away from her."

Orion had never thought highly of Lila.

She had advised Seraphina not to patch things up with him, urging her to follow her own path.

To hell with that!

Lila had built her career on Seraphina and Lucius' fame.

She was nothing more than a manipulative woman, in Orion's eyes.

Kaveh frowned, defending Lila. "Lucius made mistakes, and it's too late for him to regret them now. Why shouldn't I try? Everyone deserves a shot at happiness, right? We're the real deal-true love, the kind that lasts." Kaveh knew he wouldn't get a different response from Orion. With a sigh of disappointment, he turned to

leave.

If he had known this would happen, he would have never come.

Ken followed his usual protocol and escorted Kaveh out of the room. As Kaveh grumbled under his breath, he muttered, "No wonder Seraphina doesn't want to get close to him. Who could deal with that?" Ken paused and replied, "Seraphina holds a special place in Mr. Dros's heart."

It was a clear reminder that Kaveh couldn't hold a candle to Seraphina.