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.

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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."

opened slightly, a flicker of discomfort flashing across

sharp and cutting. "You think I

SO

voice dropping as though offering a strange compromise. "You could always take your anger

back against the seat, unwilling to waste another word on

a testament

she wouldn't

closed his eyes and fell

car hummed along, a

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of the drive 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

settled on her sleeping face, then he loosened his grip on her hand ever so slightly,

truly

he stared at her. He wished she wasn't so confrontational with him, that she would be at least half as

side, he carefully draped it over her, his eyes lingering on her right

sight of her injured leg was a constant reminder

quickly

was sent to Thomas,

Dros will personally

He was concise.

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

Ken had insisted they keep the Cross family informed to avoid worsening

journey, originally two hours, was shortened by half an

drive time, his displeasure evident in

mistake, Ken didn't dare to