Ch. 526..530: Inherit Billions Chapter 526-530

Chapter 526 Orion's Greatest Vulnerability

Kaveh gave a derisive laugh and shot Ken a skeptical look.

"If Orion knows everything about Ramona, why hasn't he acted yet?"

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Ken chuckled, his tone casual. "At the Droses, Mr. Dros always follows the hierarchy. He won't make a move unless it's absolutely necessary."

Kaveh rolled his eyes, convinced Ken was being deliberately vague and not revealing the real

pran.

"Ken, working for someone like him must be a nightmare. I'm outta here!

"Take care!"

Ken watched as Kaveh drove off. The smile quickly vanished from his face as he turned and headed upstairs.

Inside, Orion was already standing, coat in hand.

"Mr. Dros, where are you headed?"

Orion's voice was sharp. "To the Crosses."

He needed to warn Seraphina.

Given Ramona's unpredictable nature, who could predict his next move?

Ken sighed inwardly. Kaveh had a point-working for Mr. Dros was anything but easy. But Ken was a professional, and as an assistant, he had to be honest. "Ms. Cross isn't at the Crosses. She's meeting with a senior executive at Grim Club."

Orion's frown deepened. "She's going to a social event?"

Considering Seraphina's personality, he couldn't imagine her attending any event while still recovering.

She usually avoided those kinds of situations.

Ken nodded. "It's a woman. I looked into it. This woman specifically asked to meet with Seraphina."

Orion's eyes narrowed. "You're sure she's actually meeting with a woman?"

Ken hesitated before answering. "No... I can't be certain."

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Ken wiped his brow, feeling the pressure of the icy stare, but he steeled himself and followed Orion. At Grim Club.

Although Seraphina had been requested alone, she wasn't taking any chances and brought Thomas with her for protection. they reached the reserved room, Thomas opened the door, and Seraphina stepped inside, only to be greeted by a familiar face. Ramona.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow but kept her composure, nodding as she entered.

"Have you taken over the position as Silverline Group's CEO?"

She had expected to meet the actual CEO of Silverline Group today.

Ramona smiled knowingly. "I'm here on her behalf. I figured, without slapping her name on the invitation, you wouldn't have come." Seraphina barely reacted, a faint smirk appearing as she took her seat across from Ramona.

She had ditched the wheelchair and was now using a cane, walking with only a slight limp.

Her recovery was progressing much faster than Orion's, whose constant complaints seemed more for show than anything else. "Would you like something to eat?" Ramona asked, his gaze narrowing slightly.

Seraphina ignored the menu on the table, answering directly.

"No need. I'm sure you didn't go through all this trouble just for a meal."

Ramona's expression flickered for a moment, but he quickly masked it.

His eyes flicked to Thomas, standing at Seraphina's side.

"There's something important I need to discuss with you, but... I think it would be better to do so privately."

Thomas didn't move, his gaze locked on Seraphina.

Unfazed, Seraphina smiled. "Isn't this private enough? Thomas is with me. If you're

uncomfortable, we can skip the conversation. Honestly, I'm not all that interested in what you have to say anyway."

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The power struggles within Dros Group were common knowledge for anyone paying

attention.

And now, Ramona was here. She didn't even need to guess what his angle was.

Earlier, Seraphina had called Emeris, but he'd barely responded, too drained to even pretend to care. She knew he wouldn't be stepping in.

In the end, it was Seraphina who wielded the true power at Cross Group.

was the one who could stand up to Orion in both personal and professional matters.

This was his greatest vulnerability.

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Ramona, clearly irritated with Seraphina, understood that her coldness stemmed from the mistreatment she had endured at the Droses.

For now, he had no choice but to tolerate it.

"Alright, I'll let you have it your way

Taking a deep breath, Ramona composed himself and redirected the conversation.

"I've always felt for you and Orion. I've mentioned it countless times, hoping you two would reconcile, but ... well!"

He sighed dramatically, shaking his head in feigned regret.

Seraphina didn't respond, her face neutral and distant, offering nothing to feed into his melodrama.

She wasn't about to engage in his theatrics.

Ramona noticed her lack of reaction and realized his pity party wasn't getting him anywhere.

"But in the end, it's something only you and Orion can fix. I've come to terms with it. After all, you two didn't have much of a bond during those three years at the Droses. Maybe you're just not meant to be together," he added with a sharp look. Seraphina raised an eyebrow.

It seemed Ramona was getting uneasy about the idea of her and Orion reconciling

"But from what I know, Orion won't give up that easily. He's the type who will fight for what he wants until he gets it, but once he does, he won't value it. If you want him to truly let go, you'll need to come up with another approach ..." His eyes glinted, full of intent.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow, a faint smile curling on her lips. "What approach do you suggest?"

"Either you make him watch while you're with someone else he'll be tortured by it

"Or you strip him of his power so that he can no longer interfere in your life."

Seraphina's smile faltered, her eyes narrowing as she processed the suggestion.

Finally, Ramona saw a flicker of interest in her eyes. Satisfied, he leaned back in his chair, savoring the moment.

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"You know Kaveh, don't you? You've had some history together. If you pretend to be with him, that will drive Orion wild."

William would be the ideal choice, but using him would only hurt Orion-it wouldn't really affect Dros Group.

Kaveh, on the other hand, was different. He wasn't just a part of the Droses-he was Orion's nephew. If the uncle's ex-wife ended up with his nephew, it would cause a scandal!

The scandal was ideal for garnering attention and boosting the value of Dros Group's stocks.

Seraphina paused, her gaze thoughtful.

"Mr. Ramona, is Orion really your grandson?"

To go this far, it appears that everything he does is intended to harm him. It's all so cold-blooded, with no mercy at all. It's quite the spectacle.

Ramona's expression stiffened, a strained smile on his face.

"Of course, I'm doing this for both of you. If he doesn't let go, how will you both move on?"

Seraphina's smile was tight, her eyes glinting with a touch of amusement. "Your concern for us is truly moving."

Ramona took a sip of his tea, his face unreadable.

"So, what do you think of my idea? Do you think it'll work?"

Seraphina's expression remained composed, her tone even. "I don't think it's a good idea."

Ramona's grip on his cup tightened, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. His voice darkened a fraction.

"What do you mean? Do you still have feelings for him?"

Seraphina smiled slowly, a cool and measured smile.

"I suggest you test your plan on him to see if it works. Ever since I took over Cross Group, I've been so swamped I barely have time to breathe. I have no interest or energy to entertain your little scheme." She had no desire to cooperate with him.

Why waste her time on something so futile, self-destructive, and pointless?

"This could benefit you,

too."

Ramona's voice took on an edge of irritation.

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Seraphina didn't flinch. "Benefit? How?"

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"Do you want Orion to keep bothering you? I know you don't care for him, so if we work together, he won't bother you anymore.

The choice was clear-destroy Orion, and she'd be free from him forever.

Seraphina paused, lightly running her fingers over the rim of her cup.

fer expression shifted, as if considering the decision carefully.

"To be honest, it's not just Orion who keeps hanging around. Why should I make a spectacle out of myself? And causing harm to both families and the company doesn't seem like the smartest move, don't you think?" Ramona was caught off guard by Seraphina's resistance. She was more difficult than he'd expected. He let out a frustrated sigh.

"Alright, then. Since you don't want to play along, let's make a deal: Help me remove him from his position, and I'll have Kaveh replace him. We'll still maintain a good working relationship."

Wow...

Seraphina raised an eyebrow as her thoughts swirled. Kaveh?

He's competent, but far less capable than Orion. Is Ramona truly trying to ruin Dros Group?

As this realization hit her, she stood up.

"I'll talk it over with my father and Sivir. Mr. Dros, it's getting late. I'll take my leave."

She had no intention of getting involved with Dros Group-Ramona's plan was absurd.

She glanced at Thomas, who was ready to assist her in leaving as quickly as possible.

"Stop!"

Ramona's sharp command rang through the air, his gaze filled with fury.

"Seraphina, if you don't agree, you're not going anywhere!"

The temperature in the room dropped immediately.

Seraphina's head tilted slightly, her calm eyes now holding a hint of coldness. Her smile vanished, replaced by a composed expression.

"Mr. Dros, you're being a bit presumptuous. I disagree with your plan, and I have no intention of being a fool."

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Her words struck Ramona like a slap to the face. Enraged, he slammed his hand onto the table.

"D*mn it, have you lost all respect? How dare you speak to me that way!"

Seraphina didn't flinch. She remained calm, her voice unwavering

"If you're so offended by my attitude, feel free to tell my father. Let him deal with me, Bar I'm done wasting time here." With that, she turned to leave.

But just as she was about to step out, the door swung open, and two unfamiliar men in Black entered.

Seraphina's eyes flickered with a moment of surprise, but she quickly regained her

composure.

Thomas felt a chill run down his spine, his expression darkening

Ramona had really crossed the line this time.

Seraphina squeezed Thomas's hand, exchanging a brief look.

He understood instantly, having been by her side long enough to read her cues.

Ramona leaned back in his chair, a smug smile creeping across his face.

"I warned you before, your temper will get you into trouble. You really should work on it, or you'll regret it."

Now that he had the upper hand, he was eager to teach her a lesson.

Seraphina's gaze swept the room, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

"Mr. Dros, are you trying to threaten me into agreeing?"

Ramona slammed his teacup down onto the table, his voice low and menacing

"Exactly. I'm threatening you."

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"You'll agree to this. If not. I'm sure your father will, for your sake

Seraphina's expression immediately darkened, her eyes turning cold as re

He was planning to hold her here, to force Emeris to deal with Orion

Emeris would do anything for his daughter, and this vile man knew it.

Ramona was malicious and cunning-someone who deserved nothing but comes

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She was more than capable of handling herself; in a physical confrontation, even people wontidsbe enough to intimidate her.

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With this understanding. Seraphina knew exactly what was going on.

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"Mr. Dros, why make this more difficult than it needs to be? If I've done

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Before he could finish, Seraphina

swung it swiftly toward his face.

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I in a flash. His eyes widened in shock as she raised her cane and

He didn't have time to react before the force of the blow pushed him back into his chair.

The cane missed his face, but the power behind it left film momentarily frozen.

By the time he regained his bearings, Seraphina was already standing behind him, the cane pressed firmly against his chest, holding him in place.

Thomas acted swiftly, grabbing Ramona's arms and binding them tightly. Ramona glared at him, fury burning in his eyes.

Seraphina's cane pressed harder against his chest as she spoke, her tone like ice.

"What did you mean by 'if'? You think I'd stoop to your level? If I hadn't been foolish enough to fall for Orion's charm, you wouldn't even be worthy to stand next to the Cross family." Her words cut deep, delivering no mercy.

She had been patient enough with him. Had it not been for his age, she would have already beaten him into submission.

But no, she had no intention of taking his life with a single punch.

"Isn't your leg crippled?" he exclaimed.

Her lips curled into a smile. "You don't want to mess with me, even though I'm crippled."

Ramona's face went pale with rage, his breath quickening as he glanced toward the door. His two men stood frozen, their faces just as shocked as his own.

Ramona gasped for air, as if he couldn't catch his breath.

Séraphina grinned, her voice dripping with mockery. "Stop pretending. You're fine. Good men don't live long, and troublemakers leave nothing but chaos in their wake." Ramona's breathing calmed, but his voice was colder than ever.

"What do you want? Fine. Since you've overpowered me, consider today's negotiations over. You can leave."

Seraphina smiled, her eyes glinting with confidence.

"Leave? Now that I've overpowered you, do you really think I'll let

you walk away

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Ramona seemed certain that Seraphina would not take any drastic action. After all, the Crosses maintained a high standard, taking pride in their refined reputation and disdaining dirty tactics.

"I'm going to tell Orion what you've done!"

For a brief moment, Ramona's face stiffened.

His eyes narrowed, and though he wasn't worried about Orion learning about his dealings with old connections, the thought of Orion finding out that he had reached out to Seraphina was a different matter. He might very well lose his mind. The two men at the door remained uncertain, unsure of whether they should step in.

Ramona snapped an order. "Move! Get them under control. Don't let them leave!"

Seraphina's voice rang out, cold and commanding. "Let's see who dares."

She released her tight grip on the cane and shifted to one side. Despite her limp, her movements were quick and graceful.

Ramona smirked. "Go ahead. Try it."

Seraphina glanced down at him, her gaze piercing.

"Fine, I'll do it."

With that, she lifted her cane high and brought it down hard on the chair.

The force sent the chair crashing to the ground with a loud thud, pulling Ramona down along with it.

Ramona's body trembled, his fury evident as he struggled to maintain control.

It was humiliating!

The two bodyguards moved forward, ready to act, but before they could do anything, the door was flung

open.

A sharp, authoritative sound echoed in the room as Orion stepped in, his expression cold and firm.

Ken followed closely behind him. Both were momentarily stunned by the scene,

Ramona was lying on the ground, looking disheveled. Was this the same powerful man they had known?

And Seraphina, standing with her cane, appeared calm and poised. She flashed a confident smile, and even her hair seemed perfectly styled.

The bodyguards, seeing Orion, immediately shrank back as if they'd seen a ghost, retreating to the side without daring to confront him. Orion let out a relieved breath.

Well, it seemed that Seraphina, despite her limp, had handled Ramona far more easily than he had

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His expression shifted, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he moved toward Seraphina, his face returning to its usual, neutral demeanor. "Well, looks like you've made quite a recovery..."

Seraphina raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on her lips. "I'm sure you and your family have been thinking about me, so I'm getting better quickly."

One person was lying on the floor, and these two were casually chatting?

Ramona's scalp prickled with fury. "Orion, are you blind?"

Orion looked down at him, his hands casually stuffed in his pockets, his stance completely relaxed.

He responded, his voice laced with sarcasm, "Mr. Ramona, if you're in such bad health, why are you running around? Seems like your butler isn't doing his job well. Maybe I should get him replaced with someone more competent." "I dare you!"

Ramona was shaking with rage, struggling to control his emotions as his face turned bright red.

Orion didn't hesitate for a second-he would dare anything now. No one could threaten him any longer.

He didn't even need to ask what had happened. The situation was clear enough. Seraphina was not the one in danger here.

Orion grabbed Ramona roughly, yanking him upright with no trace of gentleness.

Ken immediately stepped forward to assist, untangling Ramona from the chair before escorting him out keeping a firm grip on his side.

As they passed the bodyguards, Orion paused and glanced at them.

"Aren't you two going to leave?"

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They were merely hired muscle working for the club, brought in by Ramona to add a little extra force. They weren't about to get caught up in anything that could bring them into conflict with the Crosses or the Droses. With that, only three people remained in the room.

Seraphina's smile was cold, her gaze unwavering. Thomas stood beside her, his expression unreadable, always the silent protector.

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Orion couldn't help but feel a flicker of frustration. His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness before he smiled.

"Mr. Ramona's not well. Don't take it personally."

Seraphina raised an eyebrow. "He said he wanted me to date Kaveh, just to get under your skin."