Ch. 66..70: Inherit Billions Chapter 66-70
Chapter 66
First Windfall Worth 3 Million
Based on her understanding of Hansen, Seraphina took his somewhat suggestive remark as a joke and largely ignored it. She turned away and sat on the sofa, pouring herself a glass of water. The door remained open.
Hansen chuckled softly and sat down across from her on the sofa. He teased, "Seraphina, are you sure you won't consider me? In terms of looks and family background, I'm not any worse off than Orion. When you married him, we all thought you deserved better." He was right. Orion doesn't deserve her in everyone else's eyes.
Unfortunately, in Orion's eyes, it was she who wasn't good enough for him.
Seraphina poured Hansen a glass of water and leaned lazily against the sofa. She asked, "Do you think I'm a fool?"
She actually felt dejected over a man who wasn't worth it.
"Sort of," Hansen smiled, his eyes particularly captivating.
"Get lost!" Seraphina scoffed. Her mood felt inexplicably better.
Hansen smiled again. He suddenly stood up and walked over to her. Without giving her a chance to refuse, he hugged her tightly. His gaze was serious, and it carried a hint of delight as he looked down at her. Hansen said, "He has no right to make you angry, but Seraphina, I want a chance."
The sudden closeness made Seraphina freeze. The faint scent of sandalwood filled her nose, and her heart raced.
Is he going to kiss me?
Frantically, she broke free from his embrace and tried to keep her expression neutral, not wanting him to see through her. No matter who it was, she didn't want to fall into the so-called love trap again.
"Hansen, your skill at sweet-talking women is getting better."
Hansen paused and laughed, stepping back a little. He said, "Not everyone gets this treatment from me."
"It's true that you have so many girlfriends that they could line up around the globe. There will always be someone sweet-talking you." Seraphina raised an eyebrow, teasing him. Everyone knew about Hansen's past escapades.
Hansen chuckled and replied, "That's all in the past. You know none of it was real. I'm innocent."
"Alright, thanks for comforting me, but I'm tired."
She hadn't fully recovered from her last relationship and couldn't accept a new one. Besides, Hansen had been a long-time friend; she didn't want to hurt him or lose this friendship.
Since she wasn't as upset as before, he patted her head, Hansen's gaze was gentle and affectionate as he said, "I'll leave then. Get some rest."
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hard for women not to fall for him.
What a Romeo! Seraphina cursed silently. She was glad she could hold her ground.
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Her gaze swept across the room and landed on the smoking pipe on the table that hadn't been put away. She smiled slightly, picked it up, and looked at it. Then her smile turned cold. Seraphina took her phone and snapped a close-up photo of the pipe, posting it on her Instagram.
"I heard that this was Charles the Conqueror's pipe. Anyone know how much this thing is worth?"
After posting, she casually tossed the pipe aside and went to rest.
She was upset, so why should others be happy?
Quickly, Olivia and Hansen reposted it, and soon it reached Orion's social media.
Now, everyone knew that the Dros family's heirloom had become a 'trinket' in Seraphina's hands.
Seraphina fell asleep without a care, unaware that Ramona had lost his appetite because of the photo. Hannah and Theresa suffered naturally. Each of them received several slaps from the old man. Waking up groggily around eight in the morning, she answered Olivia's call. "What's up?"
"Quick! You need to check the comments on your latest Instagram post. Someone's offering 7.5 million to buy that pipe! Seraphina, your first windfall is going to earn you 3 million!" 374
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Chapter 67
I Thought There Was a Thief
7.5 million was nearly twice the price Seraphina had initially bid.
Seraphina snapped out of her thoughts. She chuckled. 7.5 million? Are they looking down at me?
It was true that the pipe itself might be worth this price at most.
However, it was the symbol of the Droses.
If they genuinely wanted it, 7.5 million was just pocket change
"Keep monitoring them. The current bidders are small fry."
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Olivia let out a peal of laughter and said, "Indeed, they are small fry. I recognised one of them and did a bit of digging. Guess what? Lucius was behind it, and he is probably acting on Orion's orders. They're getting anxious."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow. As expected, Orion knew he couldn't buy the pipe from her directly, so he resorted to using someone else to do his bidding.
After chatting with Olivia for a while, she noticed it was time to go to work. Sivir was on a business trip abroad, so the company was under her command.
She randomly picked a silver-grey Porsche Cayenne from the dozen luxury cars in the garage and drove to the office.
At the company entrance, she handed the keys to the valet and entered the building. Her heels clicked confidently. She noticed Julia glaring at her with undisguised hatred.
Seraphina was rather surprised. Julia had been relatively well-behaved the past few days. What had driven her to publicly show such hostility today?
Did she find out I had given the recording to Sivir?
Julia probably wouldn't learn of this so soon.
"Ms. Lane, is there something wrong with my outfit today?"
Julia sneered coldly. Her tone was dripping with sarcasm as she cast a sidelong glance at Seraphina Julia mocked, "Mr. Cross must really like you to gift you such an expensive car. It must be worth at least three hundred thousand, right?" As if Seraphina could afford a Porsche Cayenne
And a top-of-the-line model at that!
on her own!
Seraphina frowned, then understanding dawned on the situation. She chuckled softly and brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Mr. Cross insisted on giving me this car, saying it would be convenient for commuting. I tried to turn him down, but he insisted. Even though it's a bit low-end, I couldn't refuse his kindness. Personally, I don't like silver-grey-it doesn't match a lady's elegance."
She glanced at Julia's flushed face, then casually entered the exclusive president's elevator.
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Thomas hurried over and whispered in her ear, "Seraphina, old Mr. Dros from the Dros Group is here."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow. So soon? That old man was more impatient than she thought.
Since the younger ones couldn't handle it, they sent the elders. She wondered how Ramona planned to take the pipe from her. Nodding, she walked away.
"Is he in the meeting room?" She asked.
Thomas shook his head and said, "He went straight to your office."
Seraphina was slightly surprised but understood quickly. It seemed like the old man still didn't understand the new reality.
She chuckled to herself and opened the door. Surprisingly, she discovered both Ramona and Hannah there.
"Where are your manners? Don't you know to knock?" Ramona sat upright on the sofa, and his expression was stern as he looked at Seraphina. *a
This old fool still thinks I'm as easy to manipulate as before?
"Why should I knock to enter my own office? arly got a fright, thinking a thief had broken in. It turns out it was you."
Chapter 68
I Will Attend Your Funeral
As Seraphina spoke, she went directly to the chair behind the desk. She threw the files on the desk and turned on the computer.
Ramona, who had been ignored by her, grew even more furious. He let out a cold snort.
"Seraphina, I have underestimated you. You do have some skills. No wonder you were so eager to get a divorce. It turns out you're having an affair with Sivir. Don't get too cocky! I doubt Sivir will fight against my family for the sake of a woman." Seraphina smiled and looked at the duo. Hannah was clearly fearful and dared not speak. Meanwhile, Ramona came prepared.
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"Wasn't you the one who forced me into divorce? Every week, you'd summon me to the estate to scold me and remind me how unworthy I was of your high and mighty household. Now that we're divorced, you should be happy. Why are you seeking me out?" She hadn't forgotten how Ramona called her to the estate every week-not for family reunion but to give Theresa and Hannah more reasons to torment her, both physically and mentally. They gang up to make her acutely aware of the vast chasm between her and their family.
It was Ramona's indulgence that gave Theresa and Hannah the license to bully her, making sure none of
the servants respected her.
Shouldn't they celebrate that the laughing stock of a daughter-in-law has finally left their family?
"What do you mean by that? Are you trying to bring up old grievances? Is that how you speak to your elders?" Ramona was dissatisfied with Seraphina's attitude.
The timid woman from before dared to talk back to him now.
How dare she!
Seraphina sneered coldly and challenged, "Elders? Don't try to claim you are related to me. I'm strictly business. I won't indulge you just because you're older. Alright, let's not waste everyone's time. You didn't make an appointment, and I have many matters to attend to. I am busy."
She deliberately glanced at her watch and looked expressionlessly at the now-livid Ramona.
Who is he trying to intimidate?
Did this old fool think I'm still the foolish woman from three years ago?
"Seraphina, how dare you speak to Grandpa like that? He's getting older. Are you trying to kill him by driving him insane?"
Hannah quickly intervened and scolded Seraphina. Did this bitch think no one is worth respecting now?
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Seraphina gave Hannah a glance and chuckled. "Hey, don't say that. Indeed, your grandpa is advancing in age and may die at any moment. That has nothing to do with me. At most, I'll contribute generously to his funeral. Your grandpa will definitely find comfort there" Hannah was full of indignation. She yelled at Seraphina, "Who cares about your filthy money? Grandpa
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Ramona's face turned grim. I'm still here, but these two are already discussing my funeral.
As things started to go in a bizarre direction, Ramona had to heavily snort and interrupt Hannah's tirade.
He gave
Hannah a sharp glare, then said, "That's enough. I'll get straight to the point, Seraphina. My daughter-in-law and Hannah took my things to show off, only to fall into your trap. The Smoking Griffin is a treasured heirloom. Name your price. How much would it cost for you to return it? Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh, it's about that." She deliberately prolonged her words and said, "But I already told you that it's not for sale."
Ramona's expression turned grave. His body tensed, and he glared at Seraphina. He repeated, "I already told you, no matter how much money, just name your price. You better know your own place!"
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Complain to Emeris
Seraphina knew the Dros Group was wealthy, but she was quite rich herself and didn't need this opportunity.
"Mr. Dros, when you asked me to get a divorce, didn't you give me a chance to name my price? I didn't take it then, and I'm not taking it now."
Everyone thought she married Orion for money, but during their marriage, Orion only occasionally transferred some money to her. His family never allowed her to touch a penny of their money, and they always took precautions against her when it came to financial matters. She was fully aware of it.
Ramona's expression darkened. His breathing grew heavy with anger.
Hannah confronted Seraphina, asking, "Do you just hate us? You just want to make our lives miserable, isn't it? Did you not return the pipe to Grandpa on purpose?"
Her voice trembled with anger as she pointed at Seraphina, desperate to expose her true nature.
Seraphina spread her hand and said, "Yeah."
She admitted it candidly. If it were anyone else, she would never hold onto someone else's cherished item without reason.
Seraphina hated the Dros. She didn't want them to have an easy life. She deliberately bought the smoking pipe to make them restless.
She admitted all of it without any pretence.
"Ms. Dros, I'm not a kind or weak person. On the contrary, I'm very vindictive. How did you treat me back then? I can't just pretend to forget it, can I?" Did she look like someone who would let things slide?
Hannah trembled with rage. Seraphina's blunt confession choked back her words. Her admission was more infuriating than a denial!
As Hannah prepared to lash out, Ramona shot her a stern look and silenced her. Hannah took a deep breath and softened her tone. Her eyes were filled with forced innocence.
"Seraphina, I was wrong before. I was young and ignorant. Please be the bigger person and forgive me. I sincerely apologize. If you forgive me, I'll do anything. Please give Grandpa his pipe back. It was my fault. Mom is under house arrest, and Grandpa punished me. If you're still upset, you can slap me."
She looked up at Seraphina, expecting her to be moved, but Seraphina just gave her a mocking look.
In an instant, Hannah felt she couldn't keep up the act. She simply stood there awkwardly.
Seraphina watched Hannah like she was enjoying a show. Hannah's acting was so awful that she wouldn't even qualify for an X-rated movie role.
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Since Seraphina was unmoved, Ramona cleared his throat. He suppressed the gloom in his reluctantly spoke up. eyes and
"Seraphina, you have indeed suffered since then. Hannah genuinely wants to apologize. You can name any condition."
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Apologise?
She didn't think this was an apology. It felt more like a shameless attempt at moral coercion. It was almost Haughable. Seraphina gave her a cold glance and said, "I don't accept your apology, and I won't give back the smoking pipe."
Even after all of that, she remained unyielding.
Ramona's expression shifted slightly. He couldn't suppress his anger any longer and asked, "What exactly do you want?"
Unable to hold back anymore?
"I don't want anything. If you have nothing else to say, I have things to do."
After all this, she was tired.
Ramona snorted, his eyes flashing with a sharp glint.
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"If you won't take the opportunity, don't blame me for being unkind."
"Oh?" Seraphina raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you plan to do?"
Ramona took out his phone and threatened, "Everything you have now is a gift from Sivir. Without his support, you're a coarse village woman! Unfortunately, no matter how much Sivir likes you, he isn't the true master of the crosses. If Emeris Cross, the real master, opposes his son being with you, what do you think will happen?"
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Sivir Found Himself a Shameless Woman
As the family head of the Dros and th
contact information.
chairman of the Dros Group, Ramona naturally had Emeris's
He glanced at Seraphina, his words dripping with menace.
Seraphina paused for a few seconds. Her smile widened as she extended her hand and said, "Go ahead."
Did he think I would be afraid of his threat?
Oh my god! I want to laugh. My dad is the Cro
Group's chairman!
Ramona's gaze was icy cold. Because Seraphina lacked tact, she dialled the number directly.
Hannah looked at Seraphina triumphantly, as if waiting for her to face an imminent disaster. She was eager to watch the show.
Ring-
After a few seconds, Emeris ånswered the call. His tone was relaxed.
"Mr. Dros, what brought you to call me?"
Ramona snorted lightly and said, "Mr. Cross, I heard you went on vacation to Etopia recently. It seems like you're in a good mood."
"Indeed. As I get older, I need to travel more. If there's nothing urgent, I'll hang up. I'm fishing right now."
Seraphina raised an eyebrow. Despite her father's desire to tear apart the Dros, he was still in a mood to chat.
Ramona went straight to the point and asked, "Mr. Cross, do you know your son has been getting close to a very shameless woman lately?" "Is that true? I didn't know."
"Sivir is quite capable and reminiscent of your younger days. Getting involved with a shameless woman could ruin things, don't you think?" "Just a woman. How much trouble could she cause?" Emeris chuckled coldly.
Ramona glanced at Seraphina and spoke meaningfully.
"This woman is no simpleton. Right after her divorce, your company promoted her to deputy general manager. Her position is second only to your son's. She has now created chaos within your company. Why aren't you stepping in?" Anyone else might have been genuinely worried by Ramona's words.
However, Emèris was no ordinary man.
He chuckled lazily, his tone indifferent.
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go."
The call ended, and Ramona's complexion turned ashen. He muttered a curse under his breath and glared at Seraphina, unwilling to let her off so easily
"You're lucky this time, but do you think you can escape so easily? Do you think the Crosses are saints? Emeris's methods are far beyond your imagination!"
Seraphina smiled and said, "You don't need to wor
slightly. "I am a Crosses!"
about that. After all..." She paused, her eyes flashing
She would reveal her identity eventually. How would Mr. Ramona react then?
Ramona scoffed, mocking her for having delusions. He wanted to say more, but Seraphina wasn't in the mood to entertain him. She believed calling Emeris was his last card, so she had nothing to fear. "Mr. Dros, if there's nothing else, please leave. Mind the steps; don't trip on your way out."
Seraphina smiled. Her demeanour was distant and polite. Hannah was furious. She wanted to say something but held back. Ramona was fuming, and he snorted, "You'll regret this!"
Seraphina had already pressed the intercom button. Thomas entered the office and asked respectfully, "Seraphina, any orders?"
"Escort our guests out."
"Certainly, Mr. Dros and Ms. Dros, this way, please."
Thomas extended his hand; he was polite and courteous. As he hurried out, Ramona clenched his teeth, his expression pallid. Hannah reluctantly followed.
Ramona called Orion as he walked. He was nearly exploding with rage.
He complained, "I completely misjudged that wench Seraphina. She enjoyed three years of comfortable life in our family and turned into such a scoundrel after the divorce!"
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