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."

of discomfort flashing across his

a bitter laugh, sharp and cutting. "You

SO

offering a strange compromise. "You could always take your anger

tightened, and she sank back against the seat, unwilling to waste another

simmered, her silence a testament to her mounting

wouldn't let him off

soon closed his

hummed along, a heavy

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its toll. Seraphina's eyelids grew heavy, her thoughts clouding as exhaustion crept in. Within minutes, she drifted into an uneasy

face, then he loosened his grip on

truly fallen

she wasn't so confrontational with him, that she would be at least half as patient with him

he carefully draped it over her, his eyes lingering on

of her injured leg was a constant reminder of the

who quickly caught on

message was sent to Thomas, Seraphina's

will personally

He was concise.

disdain for Thomas was no secret. The man's constant presence beside Seraphina

keep the Cross family informed to

two hours, was shortened by half

off nearly half the drive time, his displeasure evident in the

Ken didn't dare to look back at his