Inherit Billions

Chapter 430 Wilson's Gift

As soon as Seraphina left, the news reached Orion.

His expression relaxed. For once, there was a hint of ease in his expression. "Let's go."

Ken was taken aback and asked, "Are we heading back to the office?"

"Yes."

Orion had already stood up, straightening his suit. He looked aloof and dignified, completely out of reach.

Ken breathed a sigh of relief and immediately nodded. "Of course, I'll make the arrangements."

Honestly, he'd rather have Orion returned to the company, managing things from his rightful seat of

power.

In just two days here, nothing major had gone wrong, but Ken had found himself juggling far too many tasks as Orion's assistant.

If not for the outrageous salary Orion paid him, he would have quit long ago.

Before leaving the hotel, Orion paused, as if something had just occurred to him.

"Tell that impostor to get cosmetic surgery."

It hurts him to see that face so closely resembled his own, used for such evil. Orion found it disgusting.

"If he refuses, disfigure him. Let him choose." Orion's voice was chillingly indifferent.

He never wanted to see that copycat again.

Ken hesitated but then nodded, "Understood."

After what had happened, Seraphina had no desire to stay on set any longer.

Conveniently, she had a conference to attend in the neighboring state, so she headed straight for the airport.

Before leaving, she briefly explained the situation to Lia, offering an apology, but she also instructed Michael to do his best to make this show successful and ensure Lila got her big break.

The past few days had been too exhausting for Seraphina-she would rather spend two extra days working at the company; at least that would be more productive.

In less than two hours, rumors had already begun to spread online.

"A rising male star suspected of sexually harassing a fellow actress!"

"Out of control, acting like a big shot because of a sugar mommy!"

It was hardly surprising. With so many people present when it happened, someone was bound to talk

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Seraphina couldn't be bothered to deal with it-she left it all to Michael.

It would take time for the public to fully digest the scandal, and her admirer had plenty of time.

When the plane landed at the nearby city's airport, Thomas was busy arranging the pickup, while Seraphina stood by, scrolling through her phone. Suddenly, a shadow fell over her.

She looked up to find Wilson smiling down at her.

Seraphina was startled. "Mr. Rockwell?"

Wasn't he supposed to be overseas?

Wilson smiled with a gentle, friendly expression.

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"I finished my business abroad and returned. Just happened to be attending a conference here. What a coincidence."

Seraphina nodded, smiling slightly. It seemed they were attending the same event-what a coincidence indeed.

"Welcome back," she said.

Wilson gestured toward a Bentley by the curb. "Care to join me?"

Seraphina hesitated for a moment.

Wilson chuckled, spreading his hands.

"I have some questions for you. I was invited to speak at this conference, but I'm not prepared at all."

Seraphina nodded, glancing at Thomas, and instructed "Wait for the others here. I'll go with Mr. Rockwell." Thomas responded, "Understood."

He was slightly embarrassed for a moment. Thank goodness Wilson showed up just in time-otherwise, Seraphina would have had to stand at the curb waiting for a ride with him?

The branch office staff really needed to get their act together; why was the driver taking so long?

Seraphina got into the car with Wilson. Casually, Wilson reached over and took a small box from beside him, handing it to her.

She blinked, surprised. "What's this?"

"A gift."

"For me?"

Wilson looked at her eves warm with a smile "Yes I have one for you and one for Dani"

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Putting Seraphina and Dani on equal footing-the implication was obvious.

For a moment, Seraphina felt the gift in front of her was a bit too much to handle.

She didn't even know how to respond.

Wilson pushed the box closer to her. "Take a look at it, then decide if you want to refuse it."

She hesitated but found the box already in her hands.

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Though it wasn't the best etiquette to open a gift in front of the giver, given what Wilson said, she felt she had no choice but to do so.

When she saw what was inside, she was taken aback.

"Wood?"

It was a piece of uncarved wood, about the size of her palm, oval-shaped, with a light, dark-red hue. The bark was fresh, and the grain was beautiful.Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Wilson laughed softly and said, "I passed by your university and happened to see some graduates taking photos. There were people selling souvenirs at the gate and they said the wood was from trees that grew on campus-meant to be taken home, planted, and kept as a memory."

It did indeed seem like a meaningful and memorable gift.

Seraphina's expression turned a bit complicated.

She looked at Wilson, her eyes unreadable, and said quietly, "Thank you, but... you were scammed."

Wilson was stunned.

Seraphina pressed her lips together, explaining, "These pieces of wood are bought wholesale from our local markets and brought here to be resold."

Wilson had no words.

The atmosphere inside the car suddenly turned very awkward.

How embarrassing!