Inherit Billions

Chapter 446 The Quiet Christmas at Droses

Seraphina paused, tugging at the shawl draped around her shoulders.

She lifted her gaze to Katie.

"Who gave you permission to open the door just now?"

Katie's expression shifted, revealing a hint of panic. "I... I just thought he was already at the door. Should we turn him away? Besides, Benjamin agreed."

Perhaps it would be easier if she had someone to share the blame with her.

Seraphina's voice was icy, devoid of any regard for anyone's feelings.

"Is that so? Benjamin agreed? Should we ask him to confirm this in person?

Katie's lips quivered, and a flicker of discomfort crossed her features.

"Mr. Dros is an important person. How could I refuse him?"

"No need to tell me who he is," Seraphina replied coldly, turning her back on Katie and walking away.

Having said that, she didn't want to say anything harsher.

Katie should be thankful it was Christmas, otherwise, Seraphina would have thrown her out without hesitation.

Snowflakes danced through the air. Orion smiled faintly as he trudged along the path.

Finally, a person who was almost completely frozen spotted the car.

Ken eagerly dove inside.

"Mr. Dros, I bet Ms. Cross is thrilled with today's gift!"

Orion grunted in response; his mood clearly lightened

"I've doubled your year-end bonus."

At the Droses Estate, Ramona finished dealing with the pleasantries over the phone and sat in the living room. Despite the intended festive occasion, the atmosphere at the estate was anything but joyous. It felt quiet and dull.

Luca was often abroad for work. He had grown accustomed to freedom and was increasingly weary of the strong-willed Theresa.

After finally getting Theresa sent overseas, he relished his independence, refusing to return to face his

wife's wrath.

After all, the company was now in Orion's hands. As a father, Luca couldn't argue with that; his onlyBelongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

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Chapter 446 The Quiet Christmas at Droses

As soon as Orion arrived at the estate, he tossed the keys to Ken. "You can leave now

The butler, Arthur, let out a breath of relief that he didn't know he was holding,

""Mr. Orion, you're home"

Orion pursed his lips as he stepped inside, only to find Ramona sitting there with a livid expression, as if the old man had been waiting for him intentionally, "Where have you been?"

Ramona was furious. His movement was restricted by surveillance, but on such an important holiday,

Orion was not at home.

His grandson simply didn't show him any respect.

"Just went for a walk," Orion replied nonchalantly.

In a fit of rage, Ramona slammed his iPad down on the table. He roared, "So this is what you call a walk? You went to the Cross mansion, making sure everyone in town knows about it? Did you set off fireworks just to please Seraphina? Orion smirked, unperturbed. "Isn't that what you wanted to see?"

Getting close to the Crosses and mending things with Seraphina-wasn't that Ramona's intention all along?

Ramona's anger flared even more.

"I-I didn't say you could throw your dignity away!"

A president of Dros Group shouldn't have to demean himself for a woman. What would the Crosses think of them? Their family's reputation was at stake if this got out.

Suddenly, Orion laughed. His smile carried a chilling amusement.

His demeanor was cold and sharp.

"Using underhanded tactics against a woman is truly lacking in dignity."

His words struck a nerve with Ramona.

The old man's face was paling as she stood up, trembling and pointing a finger at him. "You-"

Orion's words felt like a slap to his face.

How could he be unruly?

Seeing the escalating tension, Arthur hurried forward to intervene.

"Mr. Ramona, please calm down. Mr. Orion means no harm. He's only thinking of what's best for the family."

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Orion hesitated, his expression softening a bit.

"Sorry, grandpa. You should go back to your room and get some rest."

He could only compromise to this extent.

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Ramona, after all, was his grandfather who raised him. If he truly ended up in the ICU, Orion knew he would have a hard time explaining himself.

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