Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

Chapter 35 Drugged

Arriving at the private club, they went to their reserved private room. Julia leaned in to kiss the cheeks of a greasy man with a big tummy who had already waited for them in the private room. Seraphina felt a w

of nausea when she saw the scene.

Out of politeness, she still walked over gracefully to greet him. Mr. Marx's eyes lit up at the sight of Seraphina. She felt sick at the barely concealed greed in his gaze.

"And this must be the one you're talking about? I've heard so much about you, and you're just as beautiful as the rumours."

Mr. Marx extended his hand. Seraphina nodded slightly to greet him and then sat down. She said, "Mr. Marx, you're flattering me. It's your reputation that's truly renowned."

Julia gave Seraphina a meaningful look and introduced herself: "Seraphina just joined Cross Group, so she might not know that our company has an old affiliation with Gaia Group. There shouldn't be any issues with our cooperation. How about we show Mr. Marx the contract? If everything is fine, we can sign it."

Seraphina froze a little at the suggestion. She raised an eyebrow and took out the prepared contract, saying, "Sure, Mr. Marx, you better take a good look at the contract."

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The greasy man took the contract and glanced through it casually, as if he already knew its contents. He only paused slightly at the numbers; his complexion darkened instantly.

"Why is the commission thirty percent higher than what we agreed upon?" he questioned.

Julia was taken aback. She quickly grabbed the contract, and her expression changed upon seeing it. "Who changed this?"

lowered her gaze

make the call. We'll go with these terms, or there's no

would mean several million more in upfront investment for Gaia Group, which was an amount that an

face turned pallid due to her rage. She questioned, "Seraphina, what gives you the

to change it?"

out for the company's best interests. Why are you upset? Actually, you should be happy. Are you in the Cross Group or Gaia Group?" Seraphina looked at her and asked a pointed question. Julia's expression soured

said, "I ... I'm with Cross

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integrity. Once we agree on a number, we shouldn't

change." Seraphina gave Mr. Marx, who was fuming, a playful

Marx suddenly displayed a dark, knowing smile. He picked up the wine bottle by his

to negotiate because of my sincerity. I think - you should take a look at this document. As long as

pulled out a document from his bag. It was almost identical to the one Seraphina had, but ten percent lower than

said, "What's the point for you to rely on Sivir? You

placing you in this poore people backing you up. Sivir obviously wants to

make you his wife."