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    Seraphina''s attitude was resolute; her demands were clear, despite being somewhat unreasonable.


    What right did she have to demand Orion push another partner out of the equation?


    No matter how he looked at it, it seemed irrational.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Orion frowned slightly, his usual calm andposed demeanor giving way to a rare hint of confusion.


    Seraphina smiled, and the coldness on her face was evident.


    "Orion, I know your invitation is a way to make amends."


    He remained silent.


    Unmoving.


    Seraphina pursed her lips. She took a sip of her coffee and gently set the cup down.


    "I ept yourpensation."


    He looked up sharply.


    Taken aback.


    Her calmness was unexpected.


    "Are you sure?"


    His voice was deep.


    "But I won''t work with Jennifer, so she has to go. And this is your only chance to make amends."


    Once this deal was done, they were even.


    It wasn''t necessary to keep bringing up that ugly past.


    Seraphina was still the one who suffered from it, wasn''t it?


    The room fell silent.


    She was the one asking for a favor, yet sheid out her terms with such confidence.


    There was probably no one else who could speak to Orion like that-except Seraphina. "Why?" Orion asked.


    As far as he knew, she had little to no dealings with Jennifer.


    Seraphina let out a coldugh.


    The reason was that it appeared to be the most natural thing in the world.


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    Orion thought for a moment before nodding in agreement,


    "Alright."


    He agreed to her demand forpensation without hesitation.


    Even though it might be a bit troublesome to handle.


    Still, Orion felt a rare sense of relief in his heart for the first time in a long while.


    She had epted hispensation-did that mean their rtionship still had a chance?


    Seraphina wasn''t surprised by his agreement.


    Immediately, she stood up and walked over to the desk.


    "I''ll have someone liaise with the Dros Group on this matter. Let''s keep it under wraps for now."


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    Orion was thinking along the same lines. After all, the project was still in its early stages, and it wasn''t wise to be too high-profile about it. With Seraphina''s demeanor, he figured she was about to ask him to leave.


    Their rtionship had just started to improve.


    He wanted to avoid any unpleasant disputes.


    After some thought, he stood up.


    "I know you hate me. If I could find a better way to make it right, I would jump at the chance."


    As he gazed at her, Orion''s voice was deep. His eyes were filled withplex emotions.


    He wanted to say something but decided against it.


    Orion had more to say, but the words he could muster were only those.


    Seraphina let of a strained smile, as if she couldn''t care less.


    She didn''t take his words to heart at all.


    "The fact that Mr. Dros is willing to agree to my terms is already generouspensation. Once this matter is settled, we''re done." Done, forever.


    Seraphina finished her remarks. Before Orion could respond, she picked up the phone and called


    Thomas.


    "Please escort Mr. Dros out."


    "Yes, Ms. Cross."


    Thomas arrived within seconds and knocked on the door.


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    He sensed the strange atmosphere in the office, but he didn''t react more than was necessary.


    Thomas was respectful and courteous.


    "Mr. Dros, this way, please.


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    Seraphina''s abrupt departure puzzled Hansen and Walter.


    She had never been so rude before.


    Under Walter''s pressing questions, Monica finally couldn''t hold back and spilled everything.


    The painting was a fake.


    Jennifer also expressed interest in Hansen.


    Walter was furious.


    His daughter-inw had always been well-behaved and trouble-free; he was content with her.


    Yet she had caused such an uncontroble mess.


    It was impossible for him not to fly into a rage.


    Walter consulted an industry expert and retrieved a photograph of Sunrise from its world tour to show Monica.


    Lucas created this painting during a burst of inspiration.


    Every part of the painting was critical to the artwork''s overall beauty and golden proportions.


    Therefore, after careful consideration, that painting became the only piece of artwork without Lucas''s signature.


    As a result, its value has always been sky-high.


    Monica''s face turned pale upon learning this.


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