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    Seraphina apanied Orion, mingling with the crowd. Her expression remained cool and distant, yet everyone around them was quietly specting about their current rtionship.


    Orion''s gaze swept across the room, eventuallynding on Wilson. He was caught up in conversation, surrounded by people, and unable to get away.


    When Wilson noticed Orion, he seemed surprised, but he quickly regained hisposure.


    A faint, icy smile shed on Orion''s face.


    Orion had been a long-time partner of rke Crocker When rke saw him, the middle-aged man, well into his forties or fifties, eagerly strode over and gave Orion a friendly pat on the shoulder. "Orion, my buddy! It''s been ages since west met! I heard you have fallen ill. I''ve been meaning to check on you but got dyed!"


    Seraphina felt somewhat awkward watching this man, who was about the same age as Orion''s father, refer to Orion as his ''buddy. She quietly suppressed a smile,


    Orion epted it mly and replied with a smile, "It wasn''t a big deal; no need to worry."Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Oh, don''t be so polite. And this youngdy is..." rke asked, shifting his gaze to Seraphina.


    Orion introduced, "This is Seraphina Cross, President of the Cross Group, the daughter of Chairman Cross.


    Seraphina gave a gentle smile and extended her hand.


    "Mr. Crocker, nice to meet you."


    rke was relieved and said, "Oh, so it''s your ex-wife. Thad heard about it, but I was surprised to learn that, you and your ex-spouse were still on good terms after the divorce. Seraphina''s expression didn''t change. Internally, she felt a rising irritation at rke''s rudement.


    Orion''s expression changed. He was slightly stunned before he smiled and said, "Even after the divorce, we''re still friends"


    "Of course, of course. In a small circle like ours, it''s always beneficial to stay on friendly terms. You''re bound to run into each other anyway." rke said, clearly hinting at something. Seraphina''s initial interest in befriending rke instantly disappeared.


    Someone like him was clearly not of the same caliber as the Crosses.


    As they were talking, rke waved his hand and summoned, "Lucinda,e here!"


    A girl,vishly adorned and well dressed, hurried over. Despite her expensive outfit, she exuded a nervous air that contrasted with her appearance.


    It was clear she came from money, but she didn''t seem as poised as you''d expect from someone of her background.


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    "This is Orion Dros, who I mentioned earlier. You''ve always wanted to meet him, haven''t you?"


    rke gestured at his daughter, Lucinda Crocker, and signaled her to take the initiative.


    His look carried a silent warning


    Lucinda hung her head low. She blushed and bowed slightly.


    "Hello, Mr. Orion.


    Seraphina''s eyes glinted with understanding-so this was what rke had been hinting at earlier.


    He wanted to marry his daughter to Orion to elevate his social standing.


    Orion gave a faint nod, offering no further attention to the girl, not even a sidelong nce.


    rke chuckled and pressed. "Orion, this is my youngest daughter. She''s been busy with school, so she hasn''t had much of a chance to be out and about. She''s a bit shy; don''t mind her." Orion smiled slightly, but his expression remained indifferent.


    Seraphina nced at Lucinda. Her awkward demeanor didn''t fit the image of a girl from a wealthy family.


    Sensing Seraphina''s gaze, Lucinda nced up at her before quickly lowering her head again.


    Now that Seraphina had grasped rke and his daughter''s intentions, she saw no reason to linger.


    With a smile, she lightly patted Orion on the shoulder.


    "Mr. Dros, you two should have a chat. I''m going to get something to eat."


    Before Orion could respond, rke let out a heartyugh and said, "Ms. Cross, take your time."


    Seraphina smiled faintly and walked away.


    Several people nearby noticed the scene. Watching Seraphina leave alone, they couldn''t help but feel a tinge of sympathy for her.


    She grabbed a small dessert and sat down in a quiet corner. Momentster, someone sat down beside her -it was Wilson.


    He tugged at his tie and said helplessly, I''m sorry for leaving you alone after bringing you here."


    Seraphina smiled, showing she understood.


    "Mr. Rockwell just returned to the country. Naturally, people would want to take this chance to connect with you. It''s only human."


    Wilson had been drinking earlier. He was now holding a ss of soda water, sipping it slowly.


    "Mr. Dros is here?"


    His gaze swept toward where Orion was standing, a hint of surprise in his eyes,


    "Cracker Minine?" Seronhing sched


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    She was curious. Wilson knew rke too?


    Wilson smiled and exined, "I once looked into investments in the mining sector, but Mr. Crocker is extremely conservative. He''s content to hold on to his little mine and live off of it-no real ambition." Seraphina nodded in understanding.


    "I''ve heard he has a daughter. Is that Fiona?" Wilson asked.


    Seraphina shook her head and exined, "The girl with him now is Lucinda. He said she grew up abroad."


    Wilson let out a soft chuckle, crossing his legs with an air of dominance.


    "That''s just nonsense. The girl is most likely his illegitimate daughter. His wife died not too long ago, which gave him the opportunity to finally acknowledge her."