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.

just haven't gotten used

it seemed like a

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

no choice but to swallow

but he quickly regained control; his eyes flickered as he looked

rejected Orion. Indeed, Mr. Rockwell is quite the talented man, and

almost benevolent, layered

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

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The Banquet

false, and neither could

she

sensing her discomfort, gently patted her shoulder

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in pursuit. While I hope Ms. Cross will accept me, I don't want to cause any misunderstandings or unnecessary trouble for

her eyes glistened with

Instead of pushing her into an uncomfortable corner,

a thoughtful,

his relationship with Seraphina to the crowd, but it

face darkening. After that, his eyes flickered with a brief

weren't

exhaled softly, finding some measure of peace

attention, Seraphina swiftly changed the subject. "Ramona,

soon as she spoke, everyone's attention

was still in charge of Droses, though he had stepped down from Dros Group; his influence was still

and experience, he was undoubtedly

had been unusually quiet, showed no intention of stealing