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.

than my own life," he declared, his

rang out again. "And don't believe the ease with which men say 'I love you.' Late

time, Seraphina burst into

took a deep breath, his gaze heavy as it bore

He regretted coming here.

his chances of reconciling with Seraphina,

words undoubtedly shifted the atmosphere from one of potential reconciliation to something

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the outside world as a j*rk

his sorrow genuine or feigned?

happy life again, only to find himself

who used to barely speak up for herself, is now daring to stand out and create this scene

realized he knew nothing about

unaware that she

were directing the guests to disperse. Clearly, nobody wanted

then, an adorable boy bounded onto the stage, his

approached Lila and pulled at her hand, offering

be brave. You're so beautiful; you will surely find a better man. I can

interest among the

boy's remark took Lila by

his already grim

if things

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

What a delightful plan!

but I'm a wonderful boy. My dad is very wealthy; he

the soft curls atop