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."

slightly, a flicker of discomfort flashing across his face. "Is being

laugh, sharp and cutting. "You think

SO

his voice dropping as though offering a strange

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

her silence a testament

wouldn't let him

closed his eyes

the car hummed along, a heavy stillness

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her thoughts clouding as exhaustion crept in. Within minutes, she drifted into an uneasy slumber. Orion, sensing her breathing steady,

face, then he loosened his grip on her hand ever so slightly, but she didn't move at

truly

confrontational with him, that she would be at least half as patient with him as she was

his side, he carefully draped it over

her injured leg was a

quickly caught on and pulled

was sent to Thomas, Seraphina's

will personally escort

He was concise.

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

Ken had insisted they keep the Cross family

hours, was

drive time, his displeasure

his mistake, Ken didn't dare to