Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

Chapter 274 Returning the Smoking Pipe

They were the only guests at the private restaurant hosting dinner that night.

Emeris brought both Sivir and Seraphina along. When they arrived, Ramona and Orion had in

there as well.

had just gotten

It wasn't a formal gathering, so Seraphina opted for a sky-blue dress. She radiated an air of elegance but also had a hint of playful warmth.

Emeris and Ramona exchanged polite pleasantries, leaving out all the private affairs. The two were talking primarily about business and their cooperation between companies. Despite the peaceful atmosphere.. there was an undeniable awkwardness hanging in the air. Sitting there. Seraphina could feel a particular gaze from across the table landing on her every so often.

It was irritating.

When she felt that stare once again, Seraphina couldn't stand it any longer.

She abruptly lifted her head and glared back.

Orion froze for a moment before offering her a gentle smile.

Seraphina gritted her teeth and looked away. Pretending to be nice in front of the elders, huh?

rude to refuse. So, she reluctantly agreed to stay for a while before making her exit. Noticing

our business collaboration, my sister has prepared a special gift for Mr.

you often visit the museum to see the smoking pipe. Knowing how much you treasure it, I

knew about his frequent visits to check on the smoking pipe

museum?

almost sounded like she was mocking

as a symbolic representation of

expression

pipe before him was the very one from

scratches and imperfections on the bottom-this wasn't a replica; it was

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Wed, Oct

Returning the

thought that Seraphina had managed

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+5 Pearls

examine it, his hands trembling, but he hesitated to touch it, afraid that the sweat from his palms might damage the

a gesture of repayment for Orion saving Seraphina's

mention anything about

was a clear indication that Emeris didn't care about money, nor was he going to use

an instant, Ramona sharply saw right through