Ch. 531..535: Inherit Billions Chapter 531-535

Chapter 531 The Old Man Is Going to Regret This

Orion's eyes darkened, his expression shifting into something more intense.

It all stemmed from that one comment.

But soon, a smug grin appeared on his face, as if he had control over the situation.

"Well, he's going to be disappointed. Kavel's been seeing someone lately. He's completely infatuated."

Seraphina paused, surprised. She hadn't expected that, and she quickly realized how Orion had expertly steered the conversation away from the original topic.

Her curiosity was piqued.

"Who is she?"

Orion answered without hesitation. "Lucius's ex-wife. That troublesome woman."

Seraphina's face immediately tensed, her expression turning serious.

This situation had just become more tangled than she'd imagined.

Her mind raced with conflicting thoughts.

Kaveh and Lila were both single-nothing unusual there.

But Lila had been hurt before, and now she was falling for Kaveh, a notorious heartbreaker. If she let herself get too attached, the second heartbreak would be far worse than the first.

And as for Kaveh, wasn't Lucius going to beat him up for this?

"Do you want to leave now?" Orion's voice broke through her thoughts, calling her back to the present.

Seraphina snapped back to reality. "Of course. And if Mr. Ramona pulls this stunt again, I won't hesitate. Just because he's old doesn't mean I should let him walk all over me. This is the first time I've had to deal with someone like him, so I won't let him push me around." Orion nodded seriously. "You don't need to be polite. I'll back you up."

After speaking, he reached out to lift Seraphina.

Thomas hesitated, opening his mouth as if to speak, but he ultimately remained where he was, not daring to interfere.

He trusted that Qrion wouldn't harm Seraphina, and as her assistant, Thomas still couldn't figure out what she truly felt about him.

If he stopped Orion, Seraphina would likely be upset with him.

On top of that, Orion might turn against him!

Thomas stayed frozen, but Seraphina acted quickly. Without a second thought, she jabbed an elbow into Orion's ribs, forcing him back.

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"What are you doing?!" she snapped, glaring at him.

Orion seemed momentarily taken aback. "You're injured, so I thought I'd help."

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Seraphina rolled her eyes, leaning on her cane as she made her way out on her own. She wasn't going to fall for his attempts to take advantage of her.

Is he trying to make me reliant on him with these small gestures?

As Seraphina walked out, Orion's expression hardened

"Ken, get the shareholders together. We need to have a meeting."

Ken nodded, recognizing the impending shake-up at the Dros Group.

At the Crosses' villa.

When Seraphina returned home, she asked the driver to drop Thomas off before coming back to the villa.

She strolled leisurely around the garden, her cane tapping lightly on the ground.

Benjamin watched her, his face full of concern.

"Ms. Cross, why do you keep pushing yourself like this?

Seraphina offered a small, knowing smile. "The doctor said I need to get more exercise."

"But the floor's slippery. Why don't we go to the living room? It's warmer there," Benjamin suggested.`

Seraphina considered it for a moment before agreeing, following him inside.

Just before they reached the door, the sounds of laughter and conversation drifted through the air. "Sarah?" she called out.

Sarah's voice answered from the kitchen. "Seraphina, Mr. Emeris is cooking today...

Seraphina raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Really?"

Emeris had recently passed on Justin the cooking duties, so his involvement was unusual.

Emeris walked out, smiling. "How did the meeting go?"

Seraphina chuckled softly. "The deal didn't go through because the person who showed up wasn't a business partner it was Mr. Ramona!"

Emeris's face immediately darkened.

"What?" he asked, his voice sharp with disbelief.

Seraphina quickly explained the situation.

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losing his temper in his own home.

Emeris, however, wasn't so restrained. He grabbed a spatula, threw on an apron, and stormed off.

"That old man is going to regret this!"

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Seraphina quickly stepped in front of her father, blocking his path. "Dad, it's already been handled. There's no need for this!"

"Does he still think he can lay a hand on you? Does he think this is still the old days, when the mafia ruled everything?" Emeris fumed, his face reddening as he vented for over an hour before he finally started to calm down. Thankfully, Justin was still in the kitchen, so dinner was able to go ahead as planned.

When dinner was finally served, Sarah still looked troubled.

"Seriously, are the Droses really about to face a major shakeup?" She asked, her voice filled with worry.

Justin raised an eyebrow. "I wouldn't say that. If it were really that easy, do you think Orion would just stand by and let it happen?"

Emeris narrowed his eyes, a dangerous gleam flashing in his gaze. "Or we could use the situation to our advantage-make them lose a little ground."

It was clear he had a personal vendetta to settle.

Seraphina sighed softly. "It's not as simple as that. I'm sure Orion has been tracking Mr. Ramona's every move. He's prepared for whatever comes."

Sivir remained quiet, his expression unreadable.

Emeris wasn't convinced. "Not necessarily. If we put our minds to it, we could still pull something off."

He looked at his eldest son, a look of satisfaction crossing his face.

He really takes after me.

Unlike Justin, who seems more focused on making me lose facel

Seraphina paused, gathering her thoughts before speaking. "If this had happened before today, we might have had a chance. But after what happened today, I want Orion to come out on top."

If he won, Ramona would be furious.

That would be her form of revenge.

Sivir and Emeris exchanged a glance, both reluctant yet concerned. They seemed ready to tell her not to let her emotions cloud her judgment.

But Seraphina wasn't about to back down. "Mr. Ramona wants to take him down, but we can't let that happen. Orion needs to keep his position."

Emeris and Sivir nodded slowly, agreeing with her, though something still seemed off.

Meanwhile, Justin, who had been chewing his steak, paused and spoke up.

"Isn't this steak a little tough?"

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Seraphina hesitated before responding. "That's Sarah's loing!"

Sarah flushed, clearly embarrassed. "Sorry, I-"

Justin quickly cut her off with a smile, trying to cover for her.

"No, it's fine. I actually like it this way. It's good for my eth and has a nice flavor!"

Emeris and Sivir exchanged skeptical looks, and Seraphina couldn't help but roll her eyes.

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After dinner, Seraphina and Sarah wandered around the living room, with Justin trailing behind, offering fruits and snacks with exaggerated politeness. Seraphina could easily tell who he was trying to impress.

Sarah seemed flustered, her cheeks turning a faint pink

Before long, evening settled in.

As Seraphina started heading upstairs, Justin quickly stood up.

"The guest room is ready, right next to mine!" he said, eager to be helpful.

He'd even turned his study into a guest room since it was closest to his own.

Seraphina smiled lightly, her tone cheerful and casual.

"Sarah, why don't you come sleep with me? It's been a while since we've had a good talk...

Sarah immediately nodded, her face lighting up. "Of course!"

Justin's smile faltered, and his jaw tightened as he shot Seraphina an annoyed glance.

"Seraphina..." he started, but she acted as if she didn't hear him.

"What?" she replied innocently.

Justin forced a smile. "You two were just talking for so long-isn't that enough?"

Sarah giggled softly. "Anything that's not said before bed doesn't count as 'chatting"!"

Seraphina nodded enthusiastically, clearly amused.

Justin was making a big deal out of nothing. Honestly, he was way too anxious about everything!

The two women linked arms and headed upstairs, leaving Justin standing there, muttering under his breath.

"Do you want me to stay and talk with you? I can leave after....

"Go away...

The two of them spoke in perfect unison.

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Seraphina and Sarah climbed the stairs together, slipping into their usual nighttime routine of applying face masks and tending to their skin.

They stretched out on the warm balcony, but Sarah's phone buzzed twice in quick succession.

Her expression soured, and with a frustrated mutter, she silenced it.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow. "What's going on?"

"It's Bruce," Sarah grumbled. "He keeps asking me for money, and now he's waiting outside my house....

Seraphina's eyes widened in surprise. "Money?"

Sarah sighed, adjusting the mask on her face.

"He's got this massive fine he can't pay, and he's out of options. He begged me for help, so I gave him some cash. However, instead of using the money for the fine, he used it to buy weed. I can't believe how reckless he is." Seraphina stared at her, speechless. "And what happened then?"

"I caught him red-handed," Sarah scoffed. "I called the cops, and he ended up in jail for a few days. And now, he's back again, asking me for more money." Seraphina clicked her tongue. "So, you came here to get away?"

Sarah rolled her eyes. "Yeah, Justin practically begged me to stay. I'm just here for a few days to get away from him before he does something even more stupid." Seraphina nodded. "Stay as long as you need. I'm not going anywhere, and it'll be nice to have some company."

Sarah didn't reply, letting out another heavy sigh.

"Why did I ever get involved with him?" she muttered. "He's nothing but trouble."

On the outside, Bruce had always seemed serious, but behind the scenes, he was nothing more than a disaster. Seraphina shrugged. "At least you got out before things went too far. If you hadn't, you'd be stuck with him forever." Sarah sighed again, pondering how quickly people's true colors could surface and how fragile relationships really were. She'd known Bruce for about six years, and she never imagined he could be so morally corrupt.

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something.

"What about Orion and William? Th

both seem great Which one do you like more?"

Her question was too direct.

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Seraphina took a moment to process the question.

"Why does it matter?" she replied, trying to keep her tone neutral.

"You're going to have to pick one eventually, right? You can't stay single forever."

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If Sarah had glanced at her then, she would have seen Seraphina roll her eyes, her gaze almost boring a hole in the back of her head.

"No," she finally answered. "I've made my choice. I don't need Orion. I can have an entire forest, not just

one tree."

The words hung in the air between them, leaving an uneasy silence.

Sarah wasn't sure how to respond. In just a year, Seraphina had changed so much.

"I think William might be interested in you. Have you spent any time with him?" Sarah asked, her voice quieter.

Seraphina thought for a moment, then shook her head

"William appears to be a decent and dependable person, but I'm not sure I completely trust him. Though, I do like his son!"

Her mind wandered briefly to Dani, that little troublemaker. She wondered if he'd caused any new problems recently.

Once their masks were finished, both women retired to bed as they were too tired to stay awake.

A few days later, Seraphina was walking on her own, no cane needed.

There were still a few minor issues with the project in the Eldoria Bay, but nothing major enough to slow things down, and Joseph was on top of everything.

One morning, while planning a visit to the company, she received a message from Lila.

"The first season has wrapped up perfectly. Ms. Cross, would you like to join us for the celebration party?"

Lila's invitation was warm, and Seraphina couldn't really decline.

After all, she had invested time, money, and connections into Lila's law firm. Not attending might stir up

some rumors.

She quickly replied, "Sure."

After being cooped up for so long, a chance to unwind at an event like this sounded just what she needed. Lila wasted no time sending over the event details-time and location. It was taking place at a hotel close to the set. It wasn't far, so Seraphina directed her driver to make a U-turn and head to the venue.

As soon as she stepped out of the car, her eyes locked onto a familiar figure nearby. He had just wrapped up a meeting, exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands.

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By chance, it turned out to be none other than William...

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Chapter 534 The New Driver

Seraphina hesitated for a moment before climbing into the car. For reasons she couldn't quite explain, being alone with him always left her feeling somewhat uneasy.

Her phone buzzed with the usual texts from William, a series of quick, cheerful messages.

He was consistently sending a dozen or more messages per day. When she had the time, she would respond to a few messages, but most of the time, she simply ignored them. His enthusiasm was overwhelming, a bit too much for her to keep up with.

If she were too direct in rejecting him, it could potentially damage their friendship, as he had previously saved her life.

She felt a sense of indebtedness but wasn't ready to return that favor with anything more.

Thankfully, she hadn't acted on the impulse to give him a chance.

She was much happier on her own.

The new driver had no idea why Seraphina had gone out only to return again.

Then it struck him-he recalled what the butler had told him: whenever Seraphina entered or exited the car, it was his job to open the door. It was a simple rule, but one he couldn't afford to ignore. If he missed it, he'd be failing at his duties.

Suddenly, it clicked. Is this some sort of test?

Without further hesitation, he quickly rushed to the other side of the car. He positioned one hand behind his back and used the other to open the door for her.

"Ms. Cross, be careful..." he said, his voice filled with anticipation.

Seraphina was taken by surprise, staring at the door now wide open in front of her. Then her eyes met William's gaze, who was watching her intently.

For a brief moment, she was at a loss, unsure of how to react.

William, who had noticed the scene, immediately brightened and took a step toward her.

No choice now. I have to get out of the car.

The driver was so attentive that he even shielded her from the sun with his hand.

Seraphina couldn't help but chuckle at the ridiculousness of it all, directing her amusement toward the overly attentive driver.

"Seraphina, what are you doing here? How's your leg?" William asked, his voice gentle and sincere, his presence calm and refined.

His warm gaze met hers, causing a brief, inexplicable feeling to flutter in Seraphina's heart.

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for a show I worked on, and I thought I'd stop by since I was getting a little bored at home..."

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Ever the gentleman, William reached for her bag from the backseat, moving as if to support her arm without thinking.

Seraphina hesitated for a second but then casually stepped forward, avoiding his hand with subtle grace.

He handed her the bag with a concerned look still on his face, pausing for a moment before asking, "Which floor and room will you be heading to?"

After a beat, he added, "Let me walk you up."

Seraphina smiled slightly.

"There's really no need. I'm perfectly fine. If I wasn't, my dad wouldn't have let me leave the house."

William smiled in return, his tone warm and polite. "But I'd love to meet your friends. Would that be alright?"

Seraphina paused, considering his words. William didn't seem disappointed at her silence, though. He appeared to have expected her hesitation, prepared for it in a way that made her wonder.

"The young talents from Ascotia, those who manage to break through the barriers of Winterwood-what an exciting future they have ahead. Coincidentally, I have some investment proposals related to the entertainment industry. Do you mind if I take advantage of this opportunity to learn a bit more about them?"

His words were sincere, formal even, and although Seraphina wasn't entirely sure of his intentions, she felt a bit reassured. The situation sounded mutually beneficial.

Well, if it's something that benefits both of us, I don't mind!

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"Of course, I don't mind. But it's just a small celebration, nothing too major. If there's a bigger event next time, I'll definitely make sure to invite you."

Seraphina said it easily, her generosity evident in her tone. If this favor could translate to money or resources, she would do so without hesitation. Nothing would hold her back.

William smiled again. His expression was genuine and warm, and he nodded in agreement.

Then, without warning, he reached out and gently adjusted a strand of hair that the wind had blown loose near her ear. The action was casual, almost careless, yet his touch was so tender...

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Seraphina didn't give much thought to his touch, casually holding her bag while guiding William forward.

As they walked, she started explaining what she knew about the entertainment industry.

"I'm no expert, but I've heard that the high salaries of actors are starting to attract a lot of criticism. Some actors aren't seeing the expected increase in value, so they must either step up their game with better projects or find other ways to stay in the public eye. But in the end, it's still a risky business." William listened intently, nodding as she spoke.

"I've heard similar things. A few of the stars I was keeping an eye on have been caught in scandals-illegal activities exposed, their public images ruined. Some shows were unable to air due to these scandals. That's part of why I've been hesitant to invest in this field." Seraphina realized that she had forgotten William's true identity as an investor.

If he were genuinely interested in the industry, he would have done more research by now. His reasons seemed more like convenient excuses.

This realization left her feeling unexpectedly disappointed.

Noticing the shift in her mood, William was unsure what had caused it.

He couldn't tell if something he said had upset her.

Tentatively, he asked, "Do you have any favorite stars?"

Seraphina paused for a second, then quickly corrected him.

"I don't follow celebrities. I'm not some silly girl obsessed with fame. My focus is on my career-becoming the richest woman in the world!"

The elevator was quiet for a moment before William chuckled softly.

"I can tell."

Seraphina was taken aback. Does he really think that of me?

She figured he was probably lying.

But she chose to ignore it. She'd show her strength through action, not words.

Feeling like talking was pointless, she fell silent.

When the elevator doors opened, they stepped out and made their way toward the hall. As they approached, Seraphina noticed a figure standing outside, glancing around. The back looked oddly familiar. As she got closer, a small laugh escaped her. It was Lucius.

Lucius spotted her at the same moment, his eyes flicking to William standing behind her.

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"Well... what a surprise."

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Seraphina glanced inside the hall. It was lively, but the entrance was strictly guarded by a doorman, allowing only invited guests in.

Now she understood-Lucius had been left outside because he wasn't on the guest list.

She smiled to herself. "Not much of a surprise. I was invited. What about you?"

Lucius's smile faltered, his thoughts turning darker as he silently cursed Seraphina and her family of

women.

Only Orion could stand her sharp tongue!

Clearing his throat, he tried to come up with an excuse, hoping to salvage his pride.

"-"

Just then, the doorman, sensing the tension, walked over and opened the door. "Ms. Cross, please, go right in."

Seraphina flashed a grin at Lucius as the doorman added, "Mr. Brown caused a scene inside and even got physical, so the director and producer had him escorted out... Seraphina couldn't help but laugh inwardly.

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Lucius's face twisted in disgust, as if he had stepped in something vile.

He glared coldly at the doorman. "No need for you to explain ...

The doorman, looking intimidated, stepped back, avoiding Lucius's gaze.

Seraphina chuckled again. "Play nice, Mr. Brown. We'll be heading in now."

She turned to William, who, following the proper etiquette, extended his arm for her to link with. Seraphina hesitated for a moment, but William stepped forward, arm already outstretched. It was just a polite gesture, so Seraphina didn't think much of it.

Just as they were about to enter, Lucius stepped forward, his face changing into a sycophantie smile.

"Seraphina, could you let me in too?"

He'd rather gouge his eyes out than stand out there and watch Lila with another man.