Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion) novel Chapter 404

Chapter 404 Ride to the Hotel 

As they settled into their seats, Orion’s leg casually brushed against Seraphina’s beneath the table. She wore a short skirt that ended just above her knees, and instinctively, she shifted slightly to the side. 

Noticing her reaction, Orion deliberately nudged her leg again. In that moment, it felt like a jolt of electricity surged through him, striking straight at his heart. 

He stole a glance at her and found he couldn’t look away. 

Her slender, smooth calf was astonishingly beautiful, captivating enough to make his heart race with desire. 

But after a few seconds, he quickly diverted his gaze; he couldn’t afford to look any longer, or things would get complicated. 

Seraphina shot him a cold glance but didn’t attempt to evade his touch. Instead, she kicked him hard. 

For an instant, pain flashed across his face, leaving him pale. 

F*ck, she’s ruthless! 

The commotion was minimal, and Wilson remained oblivious to the under–the–table happenings. 

Orion maintained a casual smile, as if nothing had happened. He said, “Dining with Mr. Rockwell is actually quite enjoyable. If you all plan to meet again, make sure to invite me.” 

He glanced at Seraphina. She rolled her eyes at him before addressing Wilson. “Mr. Rockwell, I think we’ve had enough. I’ll head home now. Goodbye.” 

Wilson hesitated for a moment before speaking up, “Ms. Cross, there’s something I’d like to ask of you.” 

Seraphina looked at him curiously. 

“I’ll be going abroad for a few days to handle some matters. I’m not comfortable leaving little Dani alone here. Could you keep an eye on him for a few days? His maid and bodyguard will still be here, but I’m worried that boy would cause trouble.” 

Seraphina immediately understood the situation. 

From the side, a sarcastic voice chimed in, “If you’re so worried, why not just take him with you? Why keep bothering others?” 

Dani was, after all, a little rascal who often caused him trouble. 

“Sure, I’ll send someone to pick him up. He can stay at my home for now,” Seraphina replied. 

Orion’s expression froze slightly; he wasn’t too pleased 

But he didn’t voice any more useless complaints. 

Wilson smiled and said, “I appreciate it, really.” 

No one paid any attention to Orion’s displeasure as Seraphina turned to leave. 

1/3 

Sun, 

Chapter 404 Ride to the Hotel 

Naturally, Orion followed closely behind. 

Once in the car, Orion took the passenger seat. 

Seraphina didn’t drive; instead, she stared blankly at the dimly lit street ahead. 

“Don’t you have a car?” Orion asked. 

93%1 

+5 Pearls 

“I had a few drinks.” He replied, subtly indicating that he simply didn’t want to drive. “I can’t drive, and my driver is inside drinking too.” 

“Seraphina, can you avoid meeting him alone in the future? You know I can’t stand it.” His voice dropped to a low, husky plea. 

Seraphina remained unfazed. She tapped the steering wheel, let out a cold laugh, and started the engine. 

“Where are we going?” Orion inquired. 

“To the hotel,” she said. 

Orion paused, his heart leaping in excitement, but then he realized that they were heading in the opposite direction of any hotel. 

Wait, perhaps she was trying to keep it discreet and going to a hotel farther away? 

Orion’s heart raced with a mix of struggle and exhilaration like never before. 

The darkness of the night wrapped around them, the streetlights casting a soft glow, transforming the cold wind into something gentle, almost comforting. 

However, after a while, something felt increasingly wrong. 

The scenery outside changed; the trees and greenery became denser. 

Clearly, they had entered the suburbs. 

Are we genuinely driving out of town just to find a hotel? 

Orion glanced at the fuel gauge and frozen. It’s empty! 

Before he could voice his concern, the car suddenly came to a halt. 

He stared at her, bewildered. 

Without warning, Seraphina turned toward him and threw herself into his chest. 

His heart skipped a beat. Before he could respond, the door on his right swung open and his seatbelt unbuckled. 

Cold air rushed in, snapping him back to reality. 

Is she planning to kick me out? 

2/3 

10:36 Sun, Nov 10 = 

Chapter 404 Ride to the Hotel 

Orion pressed his lips together tightly, his gaze darkening. 

Seraphina lifted her chin, her voice as cold as the wind. “Get out.” 

No extra words were needed. 

A chill ran through Orion as he stepped out of the car. 

“If I offended you earlier, I apologize.” 

He knew he had to tread carefully. 

Seraphina closed the car door and rolled down the window, turning her head to look at him. 

But instead of addressing the earlier incident, she asked another question. 

“Did you orchestrate the halting of the Giant Group project?” 

1.7K 

目 

+5 Pearls 

10.36 Sun, Nov 10