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Chapter 566 Spent the Night Together

All right then. The thought of blaming him instantly disappeared from her mind.

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"As a normal man, when you saw the door open, you should've just closed it and left, Mr. Dros.

Understand?" She spoke coldly.

Orion bit his lip, his eyes dark, his voice low and hoarse.

"A normal man couldn't hold back their desire as I did. I was just worried that something had happened to you.

His excuse sounded reasonable, but it was also a bit of a stretch.

Seraphina stared at him in silence, then she decisively stood up, her gaze sweeping over the room. Suddenly, she noticed the mess in the living room-bags scattered all over, with medicine spilled everywhere.

Obviously, Orion was the one responsible for it.

Seraphina paused briefly, a strange thought passing through her mind.

At least he hadn't crossed any boundaries.

"Since you brought me home, I won't hold you accountable for last night's offense, Mr. Dros. But I hope you understand your boundaries," she said coldly.

Orion straightened up, slipping his hands into his pockets, his expression lazy and slightly detached. "Do you

you want to quickly distance yourself? We spent the whole night together. Why not give us a chance?" Seraphina paused, glancing back to face him with a cold look in her eyes.

"You want to make this public? You should've contacted the paparazzi to wait outside my door."

Orion said nothing, simply staring at her.

He had considered it, but after a moment of reflection, he realized how foolish it would be.

A powerful CEO like him couldn't bring himself to do something so vile.

Seraphina smiled coolly and said, "It's fine for you to make this public. After all, we've been husband and wife for three years for the outsiders. What's the big deal about one night? There's no problem for adults to lose our reputation."

Every time Seraphina mentioned their three years as a married couple, Orion felt as though a heavy stone was pressing down on his chest, suffocating him.

No matter what he did, it was always in vain.

He knew that during those times, he had been the only one in her heart, as essential as light or air.

But after he failed to give her the love she deserved, she disappeared.

Sometimes, Orion couldn't help but wonder.

If he had treated her better if he hadn't pressured her into a kidney transplant and ignored her nain, would

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things have been different?

A look of pain passed over his usually composed face, and even his smile turned bitter.

"Seraphina, you always know how to hurt me. You know I would never have done that."

He walked up to her, his eyes dark like the abyss, his voice hoarse as he spoke.

"What you don't like, I'll never

"What you don't like, I'll never do."

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Seraphina carefully avoided the chill that seemed to surround him, steering clear of his intense gaze. What is he trying to do?

"You've never done anything that's simple to like, she muttered, crossing her arms.

Orion's expression stiffened, his eyes darkening with a depth that made her uncomfortable.

She cleared her throat, and suddenly her gaze darted toward the drawer.

Seraphina walked over and pulled out a thick stack of cash. After a brief moment's hesitation, she pulled out two bills.

"Here are your escort fees. I can't just sleep with you for free."

She shoved the bills into his coat pocket and casually tossed the rest of the money onto the table before turning and walking out

Orion's expression instantly darkened to the point of fury.

I want to explode!

How could she have done this to me?

This is nothing short of an insult.

His chest heaved with each breath, and his face tightened-cold and stern.

The anger built inside him, but he felt helpless against it.

He watched her as she walked into the living room to get some water.

Orion forced himself to suppress his emotions, soften her expression, and let out a strained smile.

"This is too generous; you don't need to pay this much."

Seraphina watched him silently, blinking slowly before a brief smile tugged at the corner of her mouth.

"I know, that's plenty of tip," she said.

Orion was speechless. His face darkened even further.

Maybe I shouldn't have invited the humiliation.

Calm down! Breathe! You have to calm down.

Just then, the phone in the living room rang. Seraphina walked over and picked it up.

"Hello, who is it?"

"It's me."

Seraphina paused for a moment and asked, "Wilson?"

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She was surprised. How did Wilson get the number of her apartment?

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What she didn't notice was that Orion's face turned completely gloomy the moment he heard that name.

He stood still, trying to hold back his darker thoughts with the rage that boiled inside. He quietly stood on the side, waiting for Seraphina to finish the call.

Each passing second felt unbearably long.

"I tried calling your mobile number, but no one answered, so I reached out to Justin. He gave me your apartment number, and I thought I'd try my luck. Looks like it worked."

Wilson's voice was calm, and he sounded relaxed.

Seraphina replied, "I left my phone at the restaurant last night and haven't had a chance to pick it up yet." Wilson simply wanted to apologize for what had happened the night before and explain things in person. Seraphina wasn't in the mood to talk, and she was not feeling well; therefore, she declined.

After hanging up, she finally realized that, although Orion had been there, he hadn't made a sound during the entire conversation.

When she turned around, her eyes locked onto his cold, emotionless gaze-his expression as deep and dark as an unfathomable lake.

Before she could speak, Orion's expression changed. His lips curled into a rare smile, a smile that almost seemed out of place.

"You two are together?"

Seraphina didn't want to explain any further; she said, "That's none of your business."

Orion's smile vanished, replaced by an instant chill.

Orion's smile momentarily faded, but he swiftly regained his composure, seemingly more naturally than usual.

"Can I ask as a friend? Or are you worried your boyfriend might become upset? Don't worry. Nothing happened between us. Do I need to give him an explanation?

Seraphina frowned, struggling to make sense of Orion's words.

Based on what she knew of him, he should have stormed out in anger or sarcastically warned her. Something didn't feel right.

She massaged her temple, wondering if the world had changed too fast for her to keep up.

"No, you don't have to."

She said coldly, rejecting the offer.

Orion seemingly unaffected, gritted his teeth and said something completely out of character for

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"I respect every choice you make. I just want you to be happy. If you choose him. I'll wish you happiness

"You're such a wonderful person. If I were your boyfriend, I'd never let you suffer. No matter what. I always have your back."

He spoke all of that in one breath, leaving Seraphina stunned for several seconds.

Why did his words sound so familiar?

Just as she was about to ask him to act normal, Orion spoke again.

"Our relationship is far from ordinary, but there's still a lot of business cooperation between our companies. Your boyfriend won't mind, will he?"

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The word "boyfriend," coming from him, made Seraphina's ears burn with discomfort. However, she resisted the urge to correct him.

She didn't want Orion to misunderstand her relationship with Wilson.

Seraphina pressed her forehead, and suddenly, a flash of realization hit her.

A name appeared in her mind.

Kaveh!

The Kaveh from the celebration party resembled Orion in the present.

She couldn't help but let out a small laugh, glancing at Orion.

"You and Kaveh really are family, aren't you?" She said with a smirk

For a moment, Orion's face darkened, as if he understood exactly what Seraphina was laughing at Has she figured me out so easily?

Impossible. My performance has been flawless.

Even if she did see through me, I need to hold my ground and find a way out for myself.

"Don't compare me to that fool. Did he qualify to be my equal?" Orion spoke arrogantly, his tone filled with disdain and infuriating arrogance.

He glanced at the door, signaling that it was time to go.

"I'm heading to the office. Do you want a ride?"

Seraphina shook her head and said, "Thanks, but no."

Orion walked away, his stride composed and cold.

The house had finally returned to its former silence.

She called the driver, asking him to bring her bag from the club.

Thomas had already called several times, and there was one missed call from Justin.

She called Thomas to arrange a few things, canceling an early meeting, before sending a quick message back to Justin.

After that, she went to freshen up, changed into a new outfit, and was ready to leave.

Before heading out, she picked up the painkillers that were lying on the floor and took them with her.

Orion changed his clothes and went straight to the office..

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There was still work to do and no time for relaxation.

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Outwardly, everyone knew Orion was untouchable now, With Ramona out of the picture, no one was capable of challenging him.

But behind the scenes, there were plenty of people eager to cause trouble for him.

And Orion wasn't someone who would tolerate them.

Sitting alone in his cold, empty office, he thought about Seraphina's conversation with Wilson, and a sharp, painful ache pierced his chest.

Watching her fall in love with someone else turned out to be a suffocating, sharp pain he hadn't expected. Ken knocked and entered, his face revealing a hint of excitement.

"Mr. Dros, the deal's been closed. Several people have signed the stock transfer agreements,"

Orion paused, his brows furrowing in cold indifference.

"What about Ramona?" he asked, his voice low.

Other people's shares were just peanuts, barely a fraction of what Ramona held.

The key person was that old man.

Ken hesitated for a moment, his tone less enthusiastic now.

"Mr. Ramona has verbally agreed, but he hasn't signed yet."

This wasn't good news for Orion.

Although he could control Dros Group fully, with no other shareholder trying to push him out, he had lost the support of his family.

Ramona had truly cared for him once.

Now, even an outsider like Ken couldn't help but feel sorry for the situation.

It hurt and was a bitter pill to swallow to have someone so close betray him, especially when that person had once lifted him up.

Ken knew Orion well. Even though it appeared that Orion was now at odds with Ramona, he never truly intended to take him down.

Orion simply wanted to sever Ramona's ability to hurt Seraphina.

He didn't care about anything else, including shares, power, or status.

Ramona would rather sell his shares to an outsider than leave them within the family. His hatred for Orion ran so deep.

As long as the shares stayed within Droses, they would eventually end up in Orion's hands.

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It was laughable.

Ramona had raised him, and now he was powerless to deal with Orion.

"Mr. Dros, Ken said, hesitating.

Orion shot him a cold, piercing glance, his voice low and heavy. "Speak."

Ken nervously suggested, "Why don't you try to make peace with him?"

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The moment he said it, he felt the weight of Orion's icy, dark gaze bore into him, chilling him to the core.

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Ken steeled himself, forcing the words out.

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"Mr. Ramona is family to you. It's not that he doesn't care; it's just that he's angry right now. He needs a way to save his pride. If you truly disagree with him, the others at Droses may not express it directly, but they will likely whisper behind your back."

What would they think of Orion if they could turn their back on an elder who had raised him with his own hands?

If the day came when Orion fell from grace, who's to say they wouldn't turn on him too?

Orion was known for his swift, decisive actions-his methods were ruthless but effective.

It was a strength, but when applied to family, it could alienate them. Fear could rule, but sympathy would be lost.

Ken had thought this through thoroughly before mustering his courage to say this.

For a long while, there was only silence.

Then Orion's voice came, low and cold. "Don't worry about it."

He had gone this far and had no intention of playing the dutiful grandson anymore.

If they could behave, he wouldn't make things difficult for them.

If they didn't, there would be no mercy.

What was the point of showing any more leniency?

Orion had always put his own interests first-since he was young, that had been his priority.

Ken sighed; he should have seen it coming.

"Well, Davy has already arrived on behalf of Highland Group. If everything goes smoothly, the contract will, likely be signed tomorrow morning, and by the afternoon, there will be movement at Mr. Ramona's place."

This was their last chance.

If they nailed it, things would fall apart between Ramona and Orion.

Orion's face grew darker, his eyes as deep and black as the void. "Let him do what he needs to. Just cooperate. You can go now." "Understood."

Ken left the office and pulled himself together, he was determined to make sure this major task went off without a hitch.

Though he worked for Dros Group, his loyalty was to Orion-he was not bound by Droses's restrictions. The moment Ken stepped out, his phone rang.

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At Cross Group, Seraphina was surprised when she received the invitation.

Dros Group had been unusually quiet lately, with no major events, so why the sudden gala?

The golden invitation seemed more extravagant than their usual anniversary celebrations.

It felt strange.

Seraphina couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, but she couldn't pinpoint what.

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"Your brother's back! And he's brought his girlfriend! Please hurry up, as you need to return home for the family dinner.

Seraphina froze. Sivir was back already?

There were still a few days left in his two-week vacation.

Still, it was a relief. She hadn't been able to sleep well these past few nights; managing the company all alone was exhausting.

Without waiting for any self-pity, she quickly agreed, "Alright, I'll head home now."

She felt a wave of excitement-finally, some freedom.

But he was bringing his girlfriend back, which likely meant he'd decided to be with Kate Dawson.

She couldn't help but feel a little sad for Olivia

But in the end, everything in life had its destined course. She should feel pleased for Sivir and Kate Dawson.

With a light heart, she drove back to the mansion.

As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Benjamin coming over to greet her with a wide grin.

"Today's a special day! Mr. Sivir's bringing his girlfriend home for the first time. Mr. Emeris is so happy!" he said, practically beaming.

Seraphina couldn't help but smile.

"Benjamin, you seem pleased too."

"Of course! I've watched you all grow up, and I always hoped that maybe Sivir would take after Justin a

little more in the romance department," Benjamin quietly confessed, his cheeks flushed with joy.

Clearly, Sivir finding himself a girlfriend was a significant event for the family.

Seraphina laughed and walked inside, where Sivir and Kate were chatting with Emeris.

Since he started dating Kate, there had been more smiles on Sivir's face than before.

It was amazing how love could change a person.

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"Dad. I'm back! Sivir and Kate, did you have fun?"

Sivir smiled as he saw Seraphina and waved at her.

"Come here and look at the gift your future sister-in-law picked out for you."

Kate glanced at him shyly but still stood up gracefully.

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"Actually, Seraphina, this gift was chosen by Sivir to reward you for all your hard work these past few days."

Seraphina smiled. Kate's words were perfectly charming-there was nothing about them to dislike. "Thank you! But honestly, you two are a couple, so it doesn't matter who gives me the gift.

Kate smiled back, glancing at Sivir.

Sivir stepped over and gave Kate a hug. "See? I told you Seraphina is the least picky person in our family. Whatever you give her, she likes!"

Kate lightly tapped him on the arm, her smile soft and sweet.

Justin entered holding a tray of desserts; he immediately covered his eyes when he saw the scene. "Can you guys stop for a moment? Remember that all three of us, including Dad, are single."

Emeris gently kicked him and teased. "You dare to complain? The number of girlfriends you've had could almost start another Civil War!"

Justin sighed, feeling defeated, and zipped his mouth.

Sivir pointed at him and said to Kate with a smile. "Justin is the most picky person in the family. You don't have to pay him any attention."

All the teasing seemed to be directed at Justin, and his frustration only deepened.

He had informed everyone that those women were only being used as publicity stunts.

They shared a beautiful love, but he faced nothing but a challenging life.

Kate chuckled and said, “Justin's probably been questioning his whole life all this while."

Seraphina, watching the drama unfold, grinned. Meanwhile, Benjamin and the staff brought in fruits and desserts.

"We've got about ten minutes before dinner; is that okay?"

Emeris nodded. "Sounds good."

Though Kate kept her composure, every so often, she would glance at Sivir nervously.

Sivir understood and gently patted her hand, both of them exchanging a smile that was just too sweet.

Emeris cleared his throat, getting to the point.

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"Kate, I remember you spent several years abroad, and your career took off. If you two get married, what are your plans for the future?"

That was the real question Emeris had in mind.

Kate looked at Sivir and smiled.

This wasn't a difficult question for her. She knew that the Crosses were a prestigious family. While they didn't have strict rules, they wouldn't easily accept just anyone.

"A few days ago, Sivir helped me move my iness back from abroad. From now on, I'll be handling things here in the country. While I don't plan to give up my work, we're also ready to start building a family." Emeris paused for a moment, seemingly satisfied with her answer.

"Good. Even though our family is financially stable, having a woman in the workforce provides a valuable opportunity to experience and challenge life. It's up to you both to decide what to do."

His words clearly indicated his approval of Kate.

Kate smiled and said. "Yes, Sivir often mentions how Seraphina, despite being a woman, has business skills that surpass the men at the top of the corporate world."

Emeris laughed with pride when he heard this.

"Haha, she's not that impressive. She's just a kid having some fun."

Seraphina shot a surprised glance at Sivir.

Sivir smiled, his face unreadable, not quite sure if those words had actually come from him.

But Kate really was emotionally intelligent and had a great personality-no wonder Sivir was so fond of her.

The dinner went smoothly and comfortably.

Afterwards, Emeris, wanting to make a good impression on Kate, invited her to admire his fish pond. Kate, intrigued, agreed right away.

Seraphina, meanwhile, was planning to talk to Sivir about the Dros Group's upcoming party, so Sivir had. Justin tag along.

This way, Emeris wouldn't drag Kate into fishing for the entire day.

Seraphina sipped her tea and looked at Sivir.

"Sivir, do you think I should go?"