Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

Chapter 521 She Called Out Williams Name

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Orion's words hung in the air as he leaned back in his seat, crossing his legs with an air of ease. Though he closed his eyes, his hand remained firmly clasped around Seraphina's. Despite her repeated attempts to free herself, his grip stayed unyielding, warm against her cool skin.

Her frustration surged, words bubbling up that she couldn't voice. How could someone be so brazenly shameless?

The car sped down the highway, the landscape outside blurring into streaks of color.

Seraphina's mind raced, struggling to find a solution while her desire to speak to Orion dwindled by the

second.

Her gaze flicked toward Ken, who glanced at her nervously through the rearview mirror.

vard

Their eyes met briefly, and she seized the moment.

"Ken, hand me your phone," she demanded, her tone cutting but controlled. "I'll let this slide if you do."

After all, William had been the target, not her directly.

She had fought her battles and gotten revenge.

She couldn't forget the debt she owed him for saving her life, but she wouldn't jeopardize her relationship with the Dros Group for William's sake-her loyalty lay with the Cross family. Ken hesitated, his fingers twitching slightly as if unsure of what to do.

From the backseat, Orion's voice broke the silence, laced with cold authority. "Don't you dare."

Seraphina's anger flared at his audacity.

"Orion, do you honestly think no one knows you took me? My people will be here soon."

flicker of discomfort flashing across his face. "Is being

laugh, sharp

SO

offering a

unwilling to waste another word on someone she

silence a testament to her mounting

wouldn't

closed his eyes

car hummed along,

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began to take its toll. Seraphina's eyelids grew heavy, her thoughts clouding as exhaustion crept in. Within minutes, she drifted into an uneasy slumber. Orion, sensing her breathing steady, opened

face, then he loosened his grip on

had truly

with him, that

his side, he carefully draped it over her, his

him. The sight of her injured leg was a constant reminder of the pain she

gestured toward Ken, who quickly

message was sent

personally escort Ms. Cross

He was concise.

no secret. The man's constant presence beside Seraphina irked him, and he was worried that

the Cross family informed to avoid worsening tensions, and Orion

originally two hours, was shortened

off nearly half the drive

his mistake, Ken didn't dare to look back at his