Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

Chapter 413 A Gentleman Should Never Deceive a Woman

"Orion, this terrible situation must have been caused by Lucius, right?" Seraphina spoke with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. Before Orion could respond, she let out a light scotl

"I lacked Ms. Everhart's courage; how did I never think of such a satisfying revenge before?"

Her words made Orion's face darken, draining some color from his cheeks.

His heart felt as though a thin thread was tightly constricting it, and blood was slowly seeping out of the wound.

Had he forgotten?

How did his treatment of Seraphina differ from Luciuss current treatment of Lila?

At least Samuel cared for Lila in the Brown household.

But the Droses?

They regarded Seraphina as a thorn in their side.

The thought made his heart ache, and he found he couldn't breathe.

He tightened his grip on her wrist, holding her firmly, unwilling to let go.

Seraphina struggled for a moment, but it was futile; she gave up trying to break free.

"Seraphina, you must believe me, I've truly changed." Orion's voice was low and raspy.

From the stage, Lila continued, "Never trust a man who claims he has changed; after all, a dog doesn't change its ways." Seraphina couldn't help but laugh softly.

Orion's expression darkened further as he glanced up at the stage, his teeth clenched.

you more than my own life," he

the ease with which men say 'I love you.' Late declarations

Seraphina burst into genuine

a deep breath, his gaze heavy

He regretted coming here.

Lucius and that woman ruined his chances of reconciling with

atmosphere from one of potential reconciliation to something

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to the outside world as a j*rk deserving of

or

he could start a happy life again, only

speak up for herself, is now daring to

that moment, he realized he knew

was unaware that she

to disperse. Clearly, nobody wanted to stick around to

onto the stage,

and pulled at her

you need to be brave. You're so beautiful; you will surely find a better

sparked some interest among the crowd, who began to lean in

boy's remark took Lila by

choked slightly, his already grim

if things

this opportunity, thinking that if he introduced this woman to his dad, he

What a delightful plan!

but I'm a wonderful boy. My dad is very wealthy; he will take excellent care of you. And

reaching out to touch the soft curls