Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

Chapter 573 The Banquet Theme

Orion was about to walk over, but Lucius suddenly grabbed his arm. "Ramona is here.

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Given the tense relationship between Orion and Ramona, Orion had no intention of going anywhere near him.

Ramona walked over, her face glowing with delight, exuding confidence and strength. Her cloudy eyes were full of sharpness and calculation.

"Seraphina, welcome!" he said, her voice smooth but insincere.

Seraphina hadn't expected Ramona to approach her so casually.

Last time, Ramona had tried to manipulate her into using her to undermine Orion.

Now, this old man acted as if nothing had happened.

If it weren't for her curiosity about the event, Seraphina wouldn't have bothered coming to see Ramona. There was nothing warm or kind about the cunning, deceitful old man!

Seraphina smirked; with the crowd watching, she wouldn't make things awkward for herself. your invitation."

"Chairman... apologies, Mr. Dros, thank you for your

She raised her glass, offering a polite smile.

Ramona's expression stiffened for a moment before returning to its usual composure.

Wilson, standing nearby, stepped forward. "Mr. Dros has stepped down from Dros Group, presumably to enjoy his retirement. Seraphina, we can't continue to address him incorrectly."

Seraphina smiled faintly and played along.

I just haven't gotten used to it

seemed like a simple

the sting behind her words-an indirect jab at his failure to seize

choice but to

second, but he quickly regained control; his eyes

so I won't hold this against you. But seeing the two of you together, I finally understand why you rejected Orion. Indeed, Mr. Rockwell is quite the talented man, and his

tone was almost benevolent, layered with a hidden

in irritation. His words would only lead to misunderstandings-how annoying! When they heard this, people around them seemed

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and

her annoyance, though she

patted her shoulder and smiled

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you, Mr. Ramona, for your recognition. But I'm still in pursuit. While I hope Ms. Cross will accept me, I don't want to cause any misunderstandings or

turned to him, her eyes glistened with

cleared up the misunderstanding without escalating things. Instead of pushing her into an uncomfortable corner, he'd

a thoughtful,

Seraphina to the crowd, but it also subtly announced his pursuit

far away. Orion, who had been quietly observing, suddenly stiffened, his face darkening. After that, his eyes flickered with a

weren't

secretly exhaled softly, finding some measure of peace in the

be the center of attention, Seraphina swiftly changed the subject. "Ramona, what's the theme of this

soon as she spoke,

charge of Droses, though he had stepped down from Dros

his age and experience, he was undoubtedly the focal point

unusually quiet, showed no intention of stealing the