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"Is Solman Group owned by Orion?"

"Mr. Goldberg, are you sure about that? Orion is the mysterious owner of Solman Group"

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"Exactly, how is that even possible? Ramona sold his shares to Solman Group, but didn't they eventually end up in Orion's hands?

"Yeah, why didn't he just give it directly to Orion? What's the point of going through such a roundabout way?"

Seraphina stood there, her expression shifting from surprise to calm.

No one had expected that Orion was the owner of Solman Group.

But one thing was certain-Ramona had no idea about this!

Now that they were aware of it, they found it easy to accept. Orion's influence extended beyond the Dros Group.

Even she had assets overseas, let alone someone like him.

But one thing was certain: Ramona was oblivious about this.

Perhaps Ramona believed he was preparing a trap for Orion, but in actuality, Orion had set the trap for him.

A voice, sharp and impatient, cut through the murmur.

"Quiet!"

Suddenly, the room fell silent.

Ramona turned to Jacob, his eyes flashing with a hint of malice.

"Mr. Goldberg, what did you mean by that? What's the connection between Solman Group and Orion?" Jacob responded calmly, with polite confidence.

"Perhaps I wasn't clear enough earlier. Solman Group was founded by Mr. Orion Dros himself-and from the very beginning, the owner and CEO of Solman Group has always been Mr. Orion!"

As soon as he finished speaking. Ken, who was standing at the front, suddenly led the applause. Gradually, the entire room joined in, their claps ringing out,

Clearly, they were welcoming the president of Solman Group and recognizing Orion's multiple roles within Dros Group.

Surprised? Expecting this?

Everyone had already respected Orion's influence, but now, they learned that he was also the top figure

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Orion's face remained cold, his gaze sweeping across the room. When it landed on Seraphina, there was a slight pause, followed by a faint smile. His voice, low and chilling, carried authority.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the partnership between Solman Group and Dros Group is a new chapter. This was the final decision after discussions between Mr. Ramona and our shareholders. On behalf of Solman Group, I am very optimistic about this collaboration. It's not just a transfer of shares; it represents Dros Group's expansion into new fields, which is of great significance for both of our groups."

At these words, the room fell silent for a moment. Then, the applause that followed was even more fervent than before.

When Orion spoke, it was clear that he had known about this all alone. Ramona hadn't secretly sold his shares; it was a strategic move by Dros Group in the business world.

Suddenly, the grandeur and suddenness of the banquet made sense.

The weird expressions that had lingered in the room disappeared.

Ramona's face turned pale, his expression darkened, as if he had been struck a heavy blow.

However, Orion spoke effortlessly, and with just a few words, he successfully shifted the situation to his advantage.

Jacob, equally eager, went off to mingle with others. Naturally, everyone was eager to work with Solman Group, rushing to greet and make small talk,

Orion stood there, locking eyes with Ramona. The atmosphere grew tense and heavy.

Ken walked over, glanced at Ramona, and then approached Orion's side. "Mr. Orion, the contract has no issues.

This implied that Ramona had effectively aided Orion, meticulously and persistently distributing his portions to him.

What a ridiculous joke!

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Ramona, now trembling with rage, was on the verge of having a heart attack. His body shook uncontrollably as he pointed a finger at Orion.

*Solman Group is yours? It's yours?"

He had thought that Orion's rise to power had been his doing.

Without him and Dros Group, Orion would have been nothing.

To his surprise, he discovered that the vast, enigmatic international conglomerate, Solman Group, was actually owned by Orion.

The international capital backing Solman Group was immense and complex, even more powerful than Dros Group.

No wonder Orion had been indifferent to everything Ramona had been quietly scheming.

It seemed that Orion had been expecting this day to come.

Orion remained unmoved, his face cold and expressionless, his dark eyes staring at Ramona with intensity. His voice was quiet but firm.

"Yes, it's mine."

Ramona's face turned pale as he coughed violently, gasping for breath.

"You've been hiding this all this time... for today?"

Orion's voice remained icy, his words slow and deliberate.

"No, I never intended for Solman Group and Dros Group to have anything to do with each other. This situation was caused by you."

The existence of Solman Group was simply to prove that he could stand on his own, even without the family.

Staying with Dros Group was out of family duty and responsibility.

Ramona's anger flared, his eyes nearly bulging from their sockets. Seeing Ken standing next to Orion, his face contorted in disbelief, he sputtered, "How dare you say that? Isn't Ken pretending to surrender to me under your instruction?"

His entire body shook with fury as he pointed at Ken, who stood calmly next to Orion.

"Ken introduced me to the Solman Group with the intention of exacting revenge on you by selling off my shares. Your spies are all over the country: I wouldn't dare to partner with a domestic company, so I was forced to turn to foreign capital. You-this was all planned by you!"

Ken stood still, unruffled, his voice even as he spoke.

"Mr. Ramona, no one forced you to sell your shares. If you had kept them, Dros Group would still have a stake for you. Mr. Orion wouldn't have cared about the scattered shares from Droses. Everyone would have had their share. It was you who chose to ally with the faction against Mr. Orion. Didn't you ever think about

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Ken, who seemed to have betrayed Orion but was actually more loyal than anyone else, was now the target of Ramona's wrath.

Ken's face was emotionless; he pressed his lips together and remained silent.

Orion showed no trace of triumph. His eyes narrowed with a chill.

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*Ramona, did you never consider the consequences when you stepped down and left so many problems behind? Your friends emptied the company, leaving it buried in debt. Did you think I got to where I am today by stepping on your shoulders?"

There was no warmth in his words. Ramona's eyes flickered for a moment as he locked his gaze with Orion, narrowing his eyes.

"You want to be ungrateful?"

Orion's expression was cold and detached. "I've cleaned up the mess you left behind without ever holding it against you. I've shown you mercy. But you think you can use an empty shell company to threaten me for the rest of my life? I don't mind pulling out the evidence of the mess I inherited and letting people see the state Dros Group was in when I took over."

From the outside, everything seemed fine, but once he took control, he realized how fragile it was. The company was teetering on the brink of collapse.

But he couldn't just walk away-Ramona had placed too much trust in him, and he didn't want to disappoint his grandfather.

So, he filled in the gaps, rebuilt the company, and ensured Dros Group remained a dominant force. He had already done everything he could.

The current Droses was his creation. It was a stark contrast to the company it had once been. Ramona's body shook violently, his eyes dark as he looked at the young man in front of him. He had to admit he had lost control.

He no longer had anything in his hands that could threaten Orion. The young man was invincible. Slowly, Ramona let out a deep sigh, the words slipping out bitterly.

"Orion, I underestimated you. You would go to such extremes, even turning against everyone in Droses, all for a woman?

His cloudy gaze shifted to the side, as though he was seeing Orion for the first time.

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Orion's eyes narrowed slightly, and his face grew more somber.

"Your assets and properties are more than enough for you to squander away the rest of your life, Ramona. If we can't coexist peacefully, then we should cease all contact."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Every step he took in this game was a chance for Ramona to reconsider.

The faint traces of affection from his family were now, it seemed, completely gone.

When they sent him abroad for training, there was never any true familial bond to speak of. By the time

Ramona brought him back, he had already outgrown the need for such connections.

He had always been alone.

Orion's departure from the banquet went unnoticed by most, but Seraphina saw it.

His back exuded a resolute and lonely aura, keeping others at a distance.

He hadn't changed one bit.

Ramona, on the other hand, was clear that he was in his twilight years. Although his influence still lingered, it paled in comparison to Orion's.

It was a futile fight-a path to destruction.

Wilson gently clinked his glass against hers, his smile warm and light.

"What are you thinking? I never expected Mr. Dros to turn the tables. This round was a brilliant victory. wasn't it?"

Seraphina shifted her gaze away, but the opulent surroundings of the hall didn't manage to shake the solitary, melancholy figure that lingered in her mind.

She tried to dismiss the feeling.

Her voice became lighter.

"Yes, it was quite unexpected."

She knew Orion wouldn't lose, but she hadn't anticipated such a complete win.

"Seraphina, do you feel sorry for him?"

Seraphina blinked in surprise, turning to look at him.

Wilson pursed his lips, a complicated expression on his face.

"Orion may have emerged unscathed, but it's clear he's lost the support of everyone. Do you feel any sympathy for him?"

He was eager to know her answer, so he asked bluntly.

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Seraphina paused for a moment before replying, her tone cool and indifferent

"I think Ramona got what he deserved, but that doesn't mean I'm on Orion's side."

Sympathy, after all, was usually reserved for the weak.

And Orion was no weakling.

Wilson visibly relaxed, a warm, soft smile spreading across his face.

"That's pleasing to hear. If that hadn't happened, I would have been extremely jealous.

He casually turned away, but Seraphina couldn't help but glance at him.

That last remark caught her off guard.

She was relieved he didn't elaborate.

There didn't seem to be any more dramatic moments ahead.

Just as Seraphina was about to leave the event early, she spotted Jacob walking toward her.

He held a glass of wine, smiling brightly as he approached.

"I thought I was seeing things, but it really is you, Seraphina?"

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Seraphina had interned at Solman Group back in her school days, and Jacob had been her direct supervisor

at the time.

Although Jacob was an excellent worker, he didn't have the best reputation among the female staff. As a result, Seraphina had kept her distance from him.

After the internship, Jacob had hoped to use the potential full-time position with her to have a sexual relationship. Seraphina refused him.

Naturally, she didn't get the job.

She smiled and said, "Jacob, it's been a while. I never expected to run into you here."

Jacob smirked and said, "If you missed me, you could've come to find me, but you've never called." Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "Guess I didn't miss you enough."

Jacob was speechless.

Wilson, who had been observing, looked a little surprised. "Do you two know each other?"

Seraphina nodded, not wanting to get into the details of her time abroad-explaining it would be too much trouble.

Jacob smiled. "Old friends, Mr. Rockwell. I've heard your name mentioned by several people in Frencette. It's a pleasure to finally meet you. This party was quite the surprise!"

Jacob and Wilson exchanged a polite handshake before releasing each other.

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"Yes, it's certainly a pleasant surprise to meet here."

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After all, the circle was small. Anyone with a bit of a reputation was bound to be mentioned here and

there. and people rarely rejected opportunities to gain connections and benefits.

After the pleasantries, Jacob's attention returned to Seraphina. He loosened his tie and smiled warmly. "Seraphina, it's been such a long time. How about we find somewhere quiet and catch up?"

 

 

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Seraphina's lips twitched slightly. She said, "It seems like we don't have much history to talk about, do we?"

Her face practically screamed the words, "I don't welcome you."

Truth be told, although Jacob had taught her many things, she didn't like him.

Jacob hesitated for a moment, then he said with a grin, "Where are you working now? Maybe we could collaborate with you at Solman Group?"

Seeing her cold attitude, Jacob decided to try a different approach.

If emotional manipulation didn't work, he'd throw out a tempting offer instead.

After all, many companies were eager to partner with Solman Group.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow, her gaze sharp and aloof.

"Sorry, I don't think we have any opportunities to collaborate."

Wilson, overhearing the conversation, understood immediately that Jacob and Seraphina were nothing more than acquaintances.

He noticed the coldness in Seraphina's expression and smiled as he stepped forward, gently placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Didn't you say we were going to the movies? It's almost time."

Seraphina glanced at him, her face softening into a smile. She nodded naturally.

"Let's go then."

The two of them walked away, leaving Jacob behind..

Jacob cursed under his breath and finished his drink in one go.

Ken, who had been watching the whole scene, approached him.

"Jacob, do you know Ms. Cross?"

Jacob nodded, realizing Ken was with Orion, and decided to be honest.

"I don't just know her-we're practically family! But why is she here? Does she work for Dros Group now?"

Ken smiled but didn't answer directly. "She's the president of Cross Group and our boss's ex-wife."

Jacob's face froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. "F*ck me!"

The news clearly shocked him.

After all this time, he still didn't know Seraphina's true background.

Quickly, he set down his drink and rushed off to find Orion.

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The moment the cold air hit her, she shivered, feeling as though the chilliness was seeping into every pore.

It was freezing!

But just as quickly, a warm, soothing scent surrounded her, and Wilson draped his jacket over her shoulders.

"This is my chance to impress you. You can't turn me down!"

Seraphina wanted to thank him, but the words stuck in her throat.

She smiled instead, "What a wonderful opportunity for you."

Wilson's eyes softened as he smiled gently. "Goodbye."

Seraphina was confused. "Aren't we going to watch the movie?"

The man froze, his face turning red in an instant. "I thought that was just an excuse to help you get away."

"Let's go. It's still early, and this will be my way of thanking you for helping me escape."

Wilson's eyes softened as he looked at her. "I wouldn't mind at all."

They got in the car, and the warmth inside made Seraphina let out a sigh of relief.

Wilson hesitated for a moment; in the end, he decided to share his feelings.

"Actually, I've been meaning to apologize to you for a while now."

"Why?" she asked.

"Back at the gym, I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. That wasn't my intention. When I pursued you,

was serious. My intention was not to exact revenge or exploit you in any manner."

He fell silent, glancing at Seraphina, who was sitting beside him.

She hadn't given it much thought and didn't realize Wilson had held onto this for so long.

Were her words too harsh back then?

Seraphina turned to look at him. His profile was framed by the light, his features smooth and gentle, his eyes sincere, filled with apology.

"Mr. Rockwell, it's alright. It's just a small use for self-protection. I don't mind."

"But I wasn't trying to use you, Seraphina. I really like you."

His expression was serious, his tone kind yet tinged with urgency.

He was explaining himself.

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Seraphina's eyes flickered with tension.

She had heard declarations of love so many times that they no longer stirred anything in her.

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But when Wilson spoke so directly, it felt like a feather brushing against her heart, sending a ripple of warmth through her entire being.

Noticing her silence, Wilson pressed his lips together.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pressure you," he said. "But you promised me you would give me a chance; you won't back out now, will you?"

Seraphina bit her lower lip, suddenly feeling a warmth spread across her face.

She convinced herself that it must be due to the oppressive air in the enclosed space.

"I won't," she answered quickly, then swiftly changed the subject.

"Mr. Rockwell, aren't you curious about how I met Jacob?"

Stunned, Wilson asked with a smile, "How did you two meet?"

Anxious to change the atmosphere to a more relaxed atmosphere, Seraphina began her story.

"A few years ago, Jacob was a junior manager at Solman Group. I interned under him when I was abroad."

Wilson gave her a startled look.

The information in her words was too much to process at once.

Given her background in Cross Group, was Seraphina obligated to intern?

Jacob had become the vice president of Solman Group in just a few years, but he didn't know her true identity.

"But from the way you two interact, it doesn't seem like you're old friends," Wilson said, puzzled. Seraphina raised an eyebrow and snorted softly.

Jacob possesses talent, yet he is prepared to employ any method to advance in his career. One time, when we were at a party together, the business partner clearly had ill intentions and was trying to get me drunk. He even stepped in to add to the pressure. Haha! People like him will stop at nothing to move up the ranks. Do you really think I'd consider him a friend?"

Now everything made sense-her distant, almost disdainful attitude toward Jacob tonight.

Wilson pursed his lips, his voice soft and concerned. "So what happened? You didn't drink, right?" Seraphina looked at him, her expression serious.

"I suspected the drink was spiked. I didn't drink it. In fact, I threw the drink in his face, right in front of everyone, and immediately quit."

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"Ms. Cross's courage is truly remarkable-only a true warrior would act so decisively!"

Clearly, she had handled the situation with conviction.

After all, she wasn't at Solman Group to beg for work; she was there to learn.

If all she was going to learn were shady business tactics, then her time would have been wasted.

A proper heiress like her wouldn't let herself suffer in silence.

Seraphina smiled briefly, then her curiosity resurfaced.

"How could someone like him rise to such a position?" she asked.

Jacob wasn't just a vice president of a region-he was second only to the CEO in the entire Solman Group

The speed of his rise was astronomical.

Wilson chuckled and said, "Well, those who bring huge profits to the company often get a pass on their personal lives. Jacob's reputation in the industry isn't bad. He's calculative, yes, but also generous with others."

Noticing Seraphina's changing expression, Wilson quickly added, "Maybe people only see the surface, while you've seen the real him."

Seraphina's expression softened slightly, clearly pleased by his comment. She nodded firmly. "Exactly! It must be that way."

When they arrived at the cinema, Wilson urged her to put on his coat.

Seraphina hesitated for a moment, fearing she would freeze, but she eventually agreed. She turned the collar up, hiding half of her face, just in case anyone would recognize her.

Wilson, seeing her wrapped up in the coat, smiled helplessly and went to buy the tickets. Less than two minutes later, he returned.

Seraphina's eyes scanned through the list of latest movies. They all seemed interesting.

Wilson grabbed her empty sleeve and pulled her along. "There's only one movie left showing at this time.'

So, there was no choice.

Seraphina didn't mind-after all, she was just passing the time.

Wilson led her into a theater. It was dark at the entrance, and she couldn't see much. She followed him and asked, "Did you get seats in the front or the back?"

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Seraphina froze for a moment in surprise,

Wilson remained calm and said, "Pick any seat....

It turned out he had bought all the tickets.