Ch. 96..100: Inherit Billions Chapter 96-100

Chapter 96

You Can Have Justin

Jessica and Hannah froze. Their expression changed dramatically, and it made them look ridiculous. Seraphina pursed her lips and spoke icily, "Can you leave now? Or should I have security throw you out?" Jessica frowned slightly at the threat. Hannah was also taken aback.

She never expected Seraphina to have ties with her most-admired brand, whose founder was Seraphina.

Not wanting to be thrown out by the securities and the laughingstock on tomorrow's headlines, Hannah sneered, "What's there to be smug about? ver want to come to this lousy place again!" Hannah bit her lip and dragged Jessica out of the venue.

Today felt like a nightmare for Hannah and Jessica. What started as a cheerful day turned sour when they bumped into Seraphina, the last person they wanted to see. In a fit of rage, they had squandered plenty of money.

After they composed themselves to enjoy the fashion show, they encountered Seraphina again. This time, they were thrown out.

"Jessica, that bitch is truly vile! I won't be pleased until I get back at her!" Hannah seethed with gritted teeth.

Jessica agreed, her expression grim. She said, "But we can't do anything to that bitch."

Hannah seemed to have a sudden realisation and said with a chuckle, "My grandpa mentioned he wanted to ruin her reputation. He must have a plan!"

"Oh?"

Inside the venue, Seraphina felt a bit more at ease after she drove the duo away. Olivia was still dissatisfied, and she asked, "Why not just have security kick them out? Why show any mercy?"

Sarah glared at her and said, "If we make a big scene, today's focus will shift. It's one thing to humilate them, but our success is what's important."

Olivia shrugged. "Oh..."

"Could that woman who is following Ms. Dros be Orion's mistress?" Sarah inquired. Sarah asked.

Seraphina nodded nonchalantly and said, "It seems like it."

Sarah snorted coldly and said, "I thought she'd at least be presentable. I'm surprised that ..."

Qrion must be blind, she thought.

How could someone like Jessica compare to Seraphina?

As the party drew to a close, guests began to trickle out.

You Can Have Justin

pleasantries with Sarah.

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Seraphina pulled out her phone, selected a picture, and passed it to Sarah. She asked, "Do you like it?"

Sarah looked up in surprise. Seraphina said with a smile, "To celebrate your successful show, I've decided to give you a gift."

Even someone as worldly as Sarah couldn't help but widen her eyes at the picture. It was such an extravagant gift!

Justin laughed nonchalantly and asked, "What could you possibly give? Save your salary to buy a handbag. If you need a gift, I'll pay for it."

Seraphina excitedly grabbed Justin's arm, looking up at him with a smile.

She said, "In that case, I'll give you Sarah!"

Justin was speechless.

"Seraphina! What nonsense are you talking about?" Sarah blushed and protested before Justin could say anything.

"Alright, I apologise." Seraphina shrugged nonchalantly. She knew full well that Sarah had a thing for Justin. She was just creating opportunities for them. Stubborn girl! Did not even appreciate my help!

"Stop joking around! Pick something else. Don't give your brother away. Anything else, I'll agree to immediately!" Justin laughed nervously, wiping away a cold sweat. "Fine," Seraphina continued. "Since Sarah doesn't want you, give her a yacht instead!"

Justin froze for a moment. Though it hurt him, he couldn't take back his words.

Sarah quickly waved her hands and said, "No, that's too much. I don't need it."

Seraphina insisted, "No way! We might not need it, but we can't go without it. You must have it. Our best actor here isn't short on cash, right?" She grinned at Justin. She was delighted, since Justin was the one footing the bill.

Justin smiled weakly and resigned. "Sure, it's just a yacht, right? When Seraphina says so, I'll buy it. Consider it a small gift from me. I can afford it."

I have to fulfil my sister's boast, no matter what.

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Chapter 97

Hannah's Revenge

Sarah knew the power the Crosses held. For then refusing again would be rude.

a yacht was nothing. Since they were so familiar,

"Thank you, Justin."

Justin raised his eyebrow and patted her head. He praised, "Good girl."

Sarah froze. A faint blush spread across her cheeks.

Justin looked down at Seraphina and spoke affectionately, "Satisfied now? Can we go?"

Seraphina nodded and waved at Sarah, linking arms with him. "Goodbye!"

In Justin's car, Seraphina looked down at her phone. Messages in the group chat were exploding with disappointment and regret about Hansen missing the fashion show.

His father had sent him abroad, and he wouldn't return for another two weeks.

Olivia, who had left early, posted several photos of herself and Seraphina on the runway. Hansen's lavish praise was all for Seraphina, which led to a fierce argument between him and Olivia. Seraphina couldn't help but smile. Indeed, this was satisfying. This was something meaningful.

The next morning, Seraphina reluctantly opened her eyes to the sound of her phone ringing.

It was Olivia calling.

Baffled, Seraphina answered the call. She asked, "Why are you calling so early?"

Olivia cursed, "Damn it, someone's slandering you online! The internet is in an uproar!"

"What happened?"

"Someone posted a tweet with your real name, spreading a lot of misleading rumors. Wor these revelations can't be suppressed!"

Olivia spoke with urgency. "You need to check it out now."

Seraphina hung up and went online. As expected, her name was trending at the top.

Sighing, she clicked to read the details.

"Seraphina has no background or connections. How did she become a VP at a public company?"

"Seraphina took no alimony from her divorce. How did she afford a Cayenne?"

"Who is Seraphina's sugar daddy?"

"Stay tuned for the revelation."

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private life as scandalous and her divorce as anything but simple. The narrative led to the worst possible interpretation.

Seraphina's face darkened as she checked the latest stock market updates.

Cross Group's stock suffered as anticipated, falling several points and losing billions in market value.

Her phone rang again. She quickly answered.

*Sivir

Sivir's voice sounded tired. He asked, "Is Justin with you?"

"Yes, we came back late last night. He's here."

Sivir urged, "Good. Don't go out today. You don't need to come to the office.

"I've seen the news online. I'll contact Michael immediately," Seraphina replied. This wasn't the first time she had faced slander. The last time, rumours about her relationship with Justin were rampant.

But this time was different. Previously, the focus was on her personal life. Now, there was a hint of targeting Cross Group.

If it were only about her, she wouldn't be worried, but involving the company meant dealing with too many complications.

Someone was definitely orchestrating this in the dark.

And unlike Kris, this individual was not a fool. This was a smart person.

The culprit had precisely attacked Seraphina's weak spot.

"I've already talked to Michael. He can't control it. They are using those marketing accounts to target you.

Seraphina frowned and asked, "Have you found out who's behind this?"

Who would dig up old issues and smear her reputation to such an extent?

Sivir's laugh was cold. He asked, "Who else has such power?"

Seraphina's heart sank. She asked, "Orion?"

Was it because she had cost his family a few hundred thousand dollars yesterday and humiliated Hannah? Was he taking revenge on her?

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Inherit Billions.

Betting on the Family Reputation

"Orion didn't do it himself, but his family is involved. Ramona gave the order.

Sivir's voice grew colder, and he said, "The Droses are so arrogant. Does that old man think it's still the time when his family ruled alone?"

When Ramona was in power, he indeed controlled the city's economic lifeline and was able to call the shots with just a word.

It is a different era now, with various companies securing strong positions. Although the Dros Group is still a deeply rooted giant, it can no longer shake the status quo of the Crosses.

Seraphina's eyes narrowed slightly. She asked, "What do you need me to do?"

"You don't need to do anything, not even clarify. Dad already knows about this and is coming back from abroad earlier. He plans to announce your identity at the company's anniversary celebration. The more they insult you now, the more likely they'll have to beg for your mercy in the future."

Originally, her identity was to be revealed once her position was secure, but it seemed some people were eager to see her fall beyond redemption.

It was clear that Sivir was truly mad. After she hung up, Seraphina glanced at the online comments. They

were awful.

Even though Olivia and Hansen paid for marketing accounts to clear Seraphina's name, it was insignificant and had no impact.

This was the power of the Droses. Was Ramona trying to show off his might to her?

Looking out of the window, Seraphina saw a throng of reporters below her apartment. They aimed their cameras at her house's windows, constantly flickering at the slightest movement, even if there was no one to photograph.

Justin woke up late. After a leisurely shower, Sivir lectured him over the phone. He planned to go out, but he obediently changed back into his pyjamas to serve the little princess, Seraphina, her breakfast.

Seraphina boredly skimmed through Thomas' reports and Giant Group's project progress report. She felt reassured that the project suffered minimal impact.

At the Dros Group.

Orion's complexion was grave. Before him, Ken stood trembling, not daring to make the slightest noise. The atmosphere was ice-cold.

"Who did this?" Orion's voice cut through the tension.

In just one night, everything had changed dramatically

Ken hung his head low, wishing he could disappear. He replied cautiously.

"Mr. Dros, I've already contacted you and asked around. Everyone has the same story-it was a direct order from Mr. Ramona. Everyone had no choice but to comply."

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With a loud bang, Orion kicked the chair away. He grabbed his coat and stormed out of the room. His expression was cold and grim.

The car sped to the Dros estate. When he saw the servant, Orion asked sternly, "Where is my grandpa?"

The servant stammered, "Mr. Ramano went to the Springhill Villa."

Orion swiftly turned and was ready to leave. The servant hurried after him and reminded him, "Mr. Romano said that until this matter is resolved, he won't let you find him." Orion paused. He glared sharply at the servant and asked, "What did you say?"

The servant shivered, paling and refusing to repeat himself.

Grinding his teeth, Orion left. In the car, he called Romano. Before anyone answered, the phone rang for a long time.

"I knew you would call me because of that woman. After all this time, you still haven't dealt with her. Are you still having feelings about her?" Romano taunted.

"I said I would handle it." Orion's eyes were cold, and his aura was low.

Ramona chuckled lightly and asked in his aging voice, "Handle it? She hates our family to the core. Do you expect her to return my smoking pipe willingly? Impossible!"

Orion rebuked, "There's no need to use such means. What's she going to do in the future?"

Romano's tone turned vicious as he replied, "Who cares? I gave her a chance. She thought that by attaching herself to the Crosses, she could transform from Cinderella into a princess and dared to disregard me. I'm going to let her experience the power of our family, even if it means risking our reputation."

With that, he decisively hung up.

This woman still wants to marry into a wealthy family.

Haha, absolutely not.

Romano doubted that any prestigious family could completely overlook Seraphina's dark

past.

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The Perfect Plan

Ramona believed his plan was perfect.

 

The more the situation escalated online, the more influence it garnered, which played right into his scheme.

No matter how Seraphina tried to explain herself now, it was nearly impossible to clear her name. With the label of 'whore' hanging over her, removing it wouldn't be easy. Unless she could prove she had no inappropriate relationships with Sivir, Justin, or any other men,!

Only Seraphina and those men knew the truth. She could only use her words to deny it, but without crucial evidence, would the online mob believe her?

Even if she presented evidence, Ramona could claim it was all fabricated.

And even if Seraphina provided irrefutable evidence, it wouldn't matter.

By the time it happened, the majority of online users had already formed an impression of her as a whore.

Which prestigious family would allow a woman like her to marry into theirs?

In any case, Ramona believed this game was a sure win. He couldn't think of any way he could lose.

After liking a few more posts that insulted Seraphina, Ramona took a satisfied nap. When he woke up, it was already afternoon.

The butler had prepared afternoon tea for him. As Ramona leisurely walked down the stairs, he asked, "Any news about that woman?"

The timing was about right; Seraphina should have realised the lesson he was teaching her and should be ready to apologise.

Seraphina wasn't stupid. She must have figured out who was targeting her by now.

The butler hesitated before he answered, "No news at all."

Ramona paused as she answered. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "What? No news?"

"Yes, the people we sent have been mingling with the reporters outside her house, keeping watch, but she hasn't left her home all day. She hasn't made any statements online either. I checked with the media platforms. Apparently, she hasn't contacted anyone. It felt like she didn't care about any of this."

Ramona sneered coldly and asked, "Doesn't she care? If she didn't care, she wouldn't be afraid to leave her home. She's scared. Let's wait a bit longer."

When she realised the gravity of the situation, she would come crawling, begging for forgiveness.

Ramona chuckled to himself, feeling triumphant, and waited until the next day.

"Has she reached out?"

The butler shook his head and responded, "No, her reaction is the same as yesterday. She hasn't left home."

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Ramona frowned slightly and asked, "What about Cross Group? Any movements?"

"Their stock price dipped a little, but there hasn't been any major reaction. Under Mr. Cross's management, the stock has stabilised."

"Hmph, Sivir is capable, but it's a shame he has his eyes on that woman. Emeris would never let her in. Now that Sivir is busy with the company, he must have given up on her. She's cornered." The butler carefully nodded. Ramona waited until the third day.

The online discussions were still fervent, but there was no sign of movement from Seraphina.

Sensing something amiss, Ramona instructed the butler to call Seraphina directly.

Seraphina was at home with Justin, indulging in some retail therapy online. Shopping was the best way to alleviate stress, and spending money was indeed a joy.

The two were huddled on the sofa, browsing online stores, when Seraphina's phone rang. She frowned when she saw the number.

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Ramona."

He was the mastermind behind the entire situation.

Justin urged her, "The live sale is starting! Hurry up! We need to grab it!"

Without hesitation, Seraphina hung up the phone.

Ramona's expression darkened, and he asked, "Did the call go through?"

The butler looked at the disconnected call and cautiously replied, "It was rejected."

Is this a challenge to my authority?

Romano's expression showed clear signs of anger. This woman di

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Offer You a Job Out of Pity

"Call again!" Ramona's voice was stern and unyielding.

He was determined to see just how confident Seraphina really was.

"Yes, sir." The butler tried to dial again, but received another rejection on the phone. "She rejected the call again; she must be busy with something." Ramona chuckled in frustration.

Seraphina's reflexes were no match for Justin's speed. Because of Ramona's call, she missed the limited-edition perfume sale.

Fuming, she grabbed Justin's phone. When

Seraphina saw he had managed to snag the perfume, her anger

intensified. She privately messaged the host, deciding to buy out everything in the live stream.

After arranging the delivery address, Seraphina finally put down Justin's phone and picked up her own, only to find seven missed calls.

-We received one from Orion, four from Ramona, and two from Olivia and Hansen.

She was about to return Olivia's call when her phone rang again. Ramona again?

A cold smile crept across Seraphina's lips. Was this old man desperate?

He had cornered her and slandered her worldwide, but she still possessed the most powerful bargaining chip: the smoking pipe. She had nothing to fear. Seraphina paused, then nonchalantly answered the call

"Hello?"

The butler exhaled a breath of relief. He excitedly informed his employer. "Sir, she answered the call!" Seraphina chuckled at the butler's reaction. Ramona shot the butler a glare, then calmly too he phone. He questioned, "Seraphina, do you realise your mistake?"

Mistake?

Seraphina frowned slightly and feigned innocence. She asked, "Mistake? I don't understand. What mistake?"

Ramona snorted and spoke in a tone that was full of authority. He asked, "How have you been over the past few days? I heard you're not even going to work. Did Cross Group kick you out? I told you, it's better to know when to stop. The threshold for the wealthy isn't as low as you might think. Not everyone is as gullible as Orion, fooled by you."

Seraphina let out a calm smile, and she said, "Thank you for your concern. Actually, I've been doing quite well. I've always dreamed of a life of lazing around."

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"Haha, still so stubborn?" Ramona didn't believe she was unscathed by the situation.

"Do you have anything else to say? If not, I'll hang up now." She didn't want to waste her time on someone unworthy.

Want to see her downfall?

He'd be disappointed!

Whether it was Orion or Ramona, they were two of a kind. She wouldn't let them have the last laugh.

Ramona's voice grew colder after a few moments. He said, "Seraphina, no matter what you do, erase your past. Unless my family speaks for you, do you understand?"

do, you

can't

He had hinted this far. Seraphina couldn't pretend not to understand; she was backed into a corner. Seraphina raised an eyebrow and let out a derisive laugh. She asked, "A carrot and a stick? Ramona, you really think too highly of yourself." "Haha, you have no other choice." Ramona was confident and straightforward.

"As long as you return the smoking pipe, I'll stop the online attacks against you and even give you a job at my company so that you can make a living."

First, he ruined her reputation, making her unable to survive at the Cross Group, and now he was offering her a job as a charity?

Seraphina wondered where Ramona got the nerve to say such things.