Ch. 551..555: Inherit Billions Chapter 551-555
Chapter 551 Orion's Counterattack
Theresa's appearance was almost the deciding factor.
In all of Droses, no one stepped forward to speak on Orion's behalf.
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But at that moment, Orion remained eerily calm. He only slightly furrowed his brow, and upon hearing Theresa's words, he suddenly smiled.
The people around him didn't find it amusing; instead, it sent chills down their spines.
The air in the meeting room grew heavy and cold, the temperature dropping with it.
Orion raised his hand. Ken quickly placed a document on the table.
Without even glancing at it, Orion tossed it onto the table with a loud thud.
He loosened his tie, his voice laced with icy coldness as he spoke, "Take a good look. This is the stock
transfer agreement signed by my father. No one can speak on his behalf except for him."
Theresa's expression shifted slightly as her eyes locked onto the contract on the table.
The bold letters were clear to see, and Luca's personal signature stood out prominently.
She had gone abroad to ask Luca for help, but he had ignored her.
Now, back home, Luca was facing off against Orion and had quietly transferred the shares to him. Had her husband and son joined forces against her?
Theresa's face twisted grimly.
What was the point for me to return?
To be made a fool of?
She turned to look at Ramona, expecting a reaction. Ramona seemed just as surprised. He hadn't anticipated Luca's silent transfer of shares to Orion.
Theresa realized that Luca had already chosen the side he wanted to support in the battle between his father and son.
He hadn't shown his face, because he didn't want their relationship to fall apart:
Haha, that pathetic, foolish son of his, willing to go this far for his own son?
With no room left for negotiation, Orion threw down a second document.
"Originally, out of respect for family ties, I didn't want to make this too ugly, but since you've all shown up here, let's just get everything out in the open."
Orion's gaze was cold and sharp, his eyes gleaming with cruelty and amusement.
"When I first took over Dros Group, I discovered issues with the company's accounts and several contracts, all bearing the signatures of a few shareholders. Conveniently, I don't mind taking this opportunity to have
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"I trust that under Ramona's leadership, everything is above board."
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With that, he stood up, dragging his chair back with a sharp screech that sent a chill through the room.
Ken, standing behind him, began distributing the documents he had prepared in advance.
Orion had uncovered the illegal activities of the major shareholders over the years.
Embezzlement, bribery, tax evasion...
The A4 pages contained a detailed account of their misdeeds.
He cast a deep, knowing glance around the room before walking out.
The shareholders in the room turned pale instantly.
Back in the day, they had blindly followed Ramona, disregarding their own actions and ignoring the money they were skimming.
Their actions had been bold-there were no hidden books.
As long as the company didn't raise any objections, they could continue their shady dealings.
When Orion rose to power, although he didn't immediately pursue the origins of their previous gains, he
cut off their financial lifeline and took control of company power once more.
They had been quietly seething for years, thinking this chapter was over. But now Orion had secretly kept the evidence?
The evidence, which could send them to prison for life, was laid out in front of them.
The sweat broke out across their foreheads. How could they now pick sides between Ramona and Orion?
They were struggling to secure their position, and most of them had a share in the shady dealings.
Now they finally understood why Orion had been so composed from the start-unbothered, unafraid. He held their most devastating secrets in his hands.
Chapter 552 Droses Will Fall Into Your Hands
Once Orion left, the shareholders could no longer stay seated.
One by one, they stood up, their faces filled with panic and anxiety.
"What are we going to do now? Orion actually had a backup plan?"
"Mr. Ramona, if this becomes public, it will bring you down with it. We should back off now." "Yeah, at our age, who doesn't just want to retire in peace?"
"Forget it; I have other things to do. I'm leaving now."
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The shareholders were terrified. Even those who had done nothing wrong dared not linger any longer. Despite the dramatic change in the situation, some individuals still foolishly believed they could defeat Orion. That would have been utterly stupid.
Ramona and Orion were family members, while his relationship with relatives from other branches was more distant.
With that, people started to leave. Some even attempted to enter Orion's office to provide an explanation, but the door turned them away.
In the meeting room, Ramona sat there, his face ashen.
His gaze was fixed and furious. He couldn't believe it-he had overlooked something. When he retired, he should have wrapped up all loose ends.
Instead, he had handed over their weaknesses to Orion.
And now, after years of preparation, Orion had used them against him.
The meeting ended in less than twenty minutes.
It was over in a flash.
Orion had won. He did it beautifully-swift and decisive!
He had made all the necessary preparations and had everything ready.
Ramona sighed deeply. Orion truly had surpassed him.
Theresa's face turned pale as she looked at Ramona. "What do we do now?"
Hannah regretted following Theresa here.
Now, Orion would never forgive her.
Ramona remained silent for a while, about to stand up and leave, when Ken quickly walked over.
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With a smile, he placed the final contract in front of him.
It was a resignation letter.
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It was penned specifically for him-a mere signature, and it would take effect.
Ramona's eyes instantly turned cold; his expression was incredibly grim.
Ken smiled back, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Mr. Ramona, this farce must come to an end. Mr. Orion gave you a chance to fight back, but none of you could make waves.
"If you stay in this position, it'll be challenging to win the respect of the others. It's better to leave with dignity than to gamble the whole company's future out of spite toward Mr. Orion."
Haha!
Spite?
Ramona locked eyes with him, his gaze sharp. "Is he really that eager?"
"Mr. Ramona, when you and Ms. Hannah teamed up to go against him, your reputation within the family was already hanging by a thread.
"Mr. Orion didn't care much about the company-after all, his net worth is worth more than ten Dros
Groups combined. He's done this for the good of the family. You should appreciate that."
Ken spoke calmly, though he too worked for Dros Group. He should have shown some outward respect to Ramona, but when it came to Orion, he would not yield an inch.
Ramona remained silent for a few seconds, his eyes still fixed on Ken.
"What if I refuse to sign?"
Ken smiled again and explained, "Then the evidence will be sent to court, and the whole family will ruin in your hands."
Orion wasn't heartless, but the embezzlement and shady deals they had been involved in were too blatant to ignore.
Ramona's expression froze. Ramona's eyes held a deep, dark thought.
After a long pause, he finally picked up the pen.
If he didn't sign, the shareholders who had just backed him would soon discover the truth and turn against him.
Orion's move had truly worked.
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Orion sat in his office, his expression dark as he stared out the window.
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The clouds parted, allowing cold sunlight to pour through the window and splatter onto his alabaster skin. Ken knocked before entering the office. He placed the signed documents on his desk.
"Mr. Ramona has signed the paper, but he has one condition. He wants you to hand over the evidence against the shareholders to him."
Orion's already cold expression grew even more distant.
"Give it to him. But has everything else been arranged?"
Orion wasn't the slightest bit worried about handing over the evidence or that Ramona might destroy it.
This was all part of a larger plan; these people weren't his true concern.
Ken nodded and said, "Yes, foreign investors have started reaching out to them."
Orion's gaze remained impassive as he turned away.
"Be careful. We don't want anyone to catch on."
Ken nodded, hesitating for a moment. "Mrs. Dros and Ms. Dros are still here. They want to see you."
Orion's expression remained cold. He furrowed his brows slightly, his voice sharp and icy.
"I won't see them."
The scene from the meeting had drained any remaining affection he might have had for them.
A mother publicly chastising her son and trying to bring him down at every turn.
What was the purpose of having such a family?
The familial bond felt superficial and unreasonable, and their level of consideration was significantly lower than that of his subordinates.
Ken couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Orion.
The office felt eerily quiet.
Orion walked over and sat down at his desk, his fingers flipping through the papers. After confirming there were no issues, he tossed them back to Ken.
"Announce the personnel changes through HR and send it online. The era of Ramona has come to an end."
Ken responded immediately, "Understood."
Orion hadn't wanted to take such a drastic step, but if he didn't, Ramona would continue targeting the Crosses and Seraphina.
The creepy ideas Ramona had once suggested still made him shudder.
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The moment Dros Group's announcement went public, it caused quite a stir.
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Everyone knew Ramona was a power-hungry man. He had held Dros Group's reins for so long, unwilling to let go unless it was the final moment.
Yet, suddenly, he stepped down as chairman.
Instantly, internal shifts at Dros Group began to manifest.
Those loyal to Orion remained steadfast, while the rest began to look after their own interests.
Especially after the meeting, everyone who had tried to meet with Orion was turned away.
Orion didn't offer even the slightest chance for compromise. They began to feel the ground shifting beneath them, a sense of instability creeping in.
Fear spread rapidly, like a tide sweeping over everyone.
To the outside world, it looked like Orion had taken full control of Dros Group. No one could challenge him now.
The situation had shifted overnight, and Orion's influence seemed to dominate.
It appeared that he had won.
Cross Mansion.
Justin was peeling an apple for Sarah, while Sarah and Seraphina lounged on the sofa, watching gossip news.
Emeris was fiddling with the fish he had just caught.
When Seraphina saw the announcement from Dros Group, she paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.
Sarah noticed it too and couldn't help but comment, "There were rumors about Dros Group changing ownership not long ago, but I never expected it to be Mr. Ramona stepping down."
This was no easy feat-behind the scenes, the turmoil and bloodshed were unimaginable.
For a brief moment, it appeared as though they were almost sympathetic to him.
Chapter 554 The Price
Seraphina suddenly remembered that after everything with Hannah, Orion had mentioned that Ramona was behind it, promising to give her an explanation.
At the time, she wondered what kind of explanation he could offer when it involved his own family.
But now, this news had practically delivered the answer to her on a silver platter.
This was his explanation.
Her heart gave a slight flutter, as if it missed a beat.
The weight of it sinking in, the price was unimaginably steep.
Justin sneered coldly, appearing completely indifferent. "Dros Group has long been Orion's. Ramona
probably can't keep up with this younger generation anymore."
Sarah nodded and said, "Orion is definitely not someone to underestimate. His wealth and assets
probably go far beyond just the Dros Group. No one dares to cross him. He must have some even deeper connections."
Seraphina stayed silent, not speaking a word.
Emeris walked over, overheard their discussion, and sank into the couch.
Seraphina handed him a cup of tea, which he took gratefully and sipped from, letting out a relaxed breath.
"Speaking of which, I've never liked Ramona," Emeris said with a grin. "Orion's actions-well, they're quite satisfying to me!"
Only Emeris and Seraphina had focused on the same detail.
Their eyes met, and they immediately understood what was truly important.
Emeris furrowed his brow and said, "I heard at the board meeting that even his own mother and sister stepped up to criticize him, demanding he step down. That's a real blow. Ramona certainly has no mercy."
Justin hesitated. "Well, no one in Dros Group doesn't know that Orion's cold and unfeeling-he's the type who doesn't care for niceties. On the surface, he's polite, but he's blunt with his words."
Seraphina couldn't listen any longer. She walked barefoot to the floor-to-ceiling windows and gazed out at the setting sun, feeling a chill run through her.
There wasn't a decent person in Droses.
But every time someone offended Seraphina, Orion would step in, teaching his family a lesson by taking the side of reason, not family.
She hated them. It was only natural.
But why did Orion have to do this?
He had made enemies of everyone in Droses, so in moments like this, no one stood by him.
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And he had no interest in mediating between two sides.
Seraphina wondered-if she were in his shoes, would she have done the same?
She probably wouldn't have gone this far.
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Emeris glanced at Seraphina, then at Justin, who was still babbling on. He shot him an irritated look.
"If there's nothing concrete to the rumors, why spread them? No matter how badly Orion comes off, he's saved your sister's life more than once. Don't meddle in this!"
Justin opened his mouth to argue, but after being reprimanded, he was too tired to respond.
Sarah nodded in agreement, clearly seeing the logic in Emeris's words.
She looked at Seraphina and assumed she was probably feeling sentimental.
Seraphina leaned against the glass. The coldness of the window seeped through, grounding her, giving her some clarity.
She suddenly walked over and grabbed her phone.
Emeris assumed she was about to call Orion, and so did Justin and Sarah.
They all wanted to warn her to calm down.
Seraphina spoke up, "Siri, set an alarm for 8 AM tomorrow. I have an appointment."
Everyone was left speechless.
The next day.
Seraphina went to the office. She took over the afternoon tea that Sivir and a client had planned. They were meeting at a golf club.
Before she left the house, she received a call from Wilson.
Wilson was calm, courteous, and polite; he was always respectful.
After the scare he gave her last time, he dared not show his face for a while, giving her some time to forget.
"Seraphina, would you like to go shopping this afternoon?"
Seraphina frowned and asked, "Mr. Rockwell, is this your new hobby?"
Wilson chuckled, his laugh clear and warm.
"Dani was the one who insisted upon hearing that you were scared. He wants me to make it up to you. He insisted that I make it up to you, even if I have to buy the entire mall to make you forgive him."
Chapter 555 Business Negotiation
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Seraphina couldn't help but smile. Indeed, the world of children was incredibly simple and straightforward.
That boy had no idea how difficult it was to make money.
"I've already forgiven him. It's my fault for not recognizing how precious his gift was, not understanding his innocence. When I see him again, I'll definitely apologize," she said.
Wilson on the other end may have laughed hysterically at her response. "But I'll do what's right. Would you mind giving me another chance later? No shopping? We could grab a bite, watch a movie, or do whatever. I'll gladly accompany you, no questions asked!"
Seraphina didn't give it much thought. She said, "Alright, we'll talk about it later."
After they hung up, Seraphina changed into some casual clothes and went with Thomas to the golf club. Although the weather was still a bit chilly, it felt pretty nice. The air was fresh, and her mood lightened considerably.
Her business partner was someone she had only recently started working with.
Tony Abbott was in his forties, but he looked like he was in his early thirties, with an ordinary but pleasant appearance.
He had been in contact with Sivir before, but to his surprise, it was Seraphina who showed up.
Tony was clearly caught off guard for a moment, then quickly went over to shake her hand, staring at her with a glance that was almost too direct, impolite.
"Ms. Cross?"
Seraphina smiled and said, "Mr. Abbott, nice to meet you. Looking forward to working together."
"If I had known it was Ms. Cross coming, I would have let you choose the place. It's rare for a lady to be interested in golf," he said.
Seraphina chuckled and said, "It's fine. My golf skills might not be great, but I'll always stand by my word."
She always came across as warm and approachable.
They played a few rounds, and Tony was clearly a seasoned pro.
Even though he was going easy on her, he still won effortlessly.
Seraphina smiled helplessly. Golf was her weak spot, and there was nothing more to say after losing.
During the break, Seraphina finally had a moment to relax.
Tony, on the other hand, seemed quite pleased. On the way back, he happened to glance at someone in the distance, and his expression subtly changed.
He quickly regained his composure and turned to Seraphina with a smile.
"Ms. Seraphina, you still need more practice. Mr. Sivir's golf skills are exceptional. Not many can beat him."
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Seraphina raised an eyebrow. "My brother? He enjoys it."
Finally, Tony got to the point.
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then Crosses' orders. However, the company still needs to
"For this contract renewal, I plan to focus fully make a profit, so we're considering raisin
Price
a little since our costs have gone up, right?"
Without waiting for her response, he added, "I'm not sure if your signature alone will be enough.
quickly Perhaps it would be best to discuss this with Mr. Cross beforehand?"
Seraphina smiled and took a sip of
from the cup beside her.
What's this about? Trying to provoke me on purpose?
It was clear now-he was a businessman through and through. No matter how honest he looked, profits always came first.
"Raising prices due to higher costs means we pass the burden onto consumers, but higher prices could affect sales," Seraphina said, her voice calm and steady.
"We chose your factory because it provides quality at a good price. If sales drop because of price hikes, it could backfire."
Seraphina's voice remained calm and composed.
Tony chuckled, knowing she wouldn't agree immediately.
"Yes, it's a dilemma, but if we keep the price as it is, we'll lose too much. Ms. Cross, I have an idea. Right
now, your factory handles the assembly of medical devices internally. This part could easily be outsourced
to us. We would handle both manufacturing and assembly and then deliver the finished products. Wouldn't that save you a lot of hassle?"
It turned out this was Tony's real intention.
He had quite the ambition.
The assembly process was a technical challenge, even involving smart chips for medical devices.
Right now, Cross Group's high-end factories handled the assembly, and every employee had signed a confidentiality agreement.
If they outsourced the work to another company, it would be equivalent to handing over their core technology.
What advantage would they have left in the competitive market?