Chapter 376 You Think You Could Compete with Her?


    Orion''s gaze flickered with a hint of disdain and indifference as he lifted his eyes to look at her.


    "You were dismissed from Cross Group. You should know the reason. Dros Group won''t hire someone who couldn''t even pass the internship. And, to be honest, don''t everpare yourself to Seraphina, You two are worlds apart." His words were blunt, with no regard for Lucinda''s pride. Her face turned pale in an instant.


    Even Ken felt a twinge of pity for her.


    Surprisingly, Lucinda didn''t leave. She stood there, her eyes filled with a helpless, pitiful look as she clutched her hands tightly.


    "But Mr. Ramóna said... Ms. Cross is too overbearing. You sent your sister away for her and your mother too to be with her. Haven''t you considered the consequences at all?"


    Standing off to the side and already drenched in sweat, Ken trembled as he watched.


    Lucinda''s presencepletely ruined Orion''s good mood. His gaze turned cold and heavy-a chill even Kery couldn''t withstand.


    She was convinced of her own insight. Lucinda tried to analyze the stakes and refused to believe that a businessman who valued profit like Orion would remain unmoved. Ramona had hinted that she should show up more often around Orion and develop their rtionship. Didn''t that imply she was a more suitable match for Orion than Seraphina? The office fell into a brief, chilling silence.


    Orion''s gaze bore into her, cold and prating. He casually rubbed his brow with a gesture that carried a hint of arrogance and menace. Suddenly, Lucinda felt a wave of unease.


    He let out a soft, mockingugh, his eyes icy. "Do you truly believe you''re deserving ofparison to Seraphina? You''re not worthy." Lucinda''s expression faltered. She looked up in panic, about to exin herself, but Orion didn''t give her


    the chance.


    His next words drove her straight into despair.


    "There are plenty of women who want to be my wife, but I don''t pick from the trash, understand?"


    The implication was clear-he saw her as nothing more than garbage.


    No matter how thick-skinned Lucinda was, she couldn''t pretend to be unaffected.


    Her face drained of color, bing as white as a sheet and tears began to fall from her eyes. Any courage she had quickly evaporated. She suddenly realized Orion knew her true background-that she was an illegitimate child.


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    All this time, she had disguised herself as a properdy, but Orion saw through her facade instantly-she was nothing but a counterfeit!


    And to think she had dared to imagine herself as his wife?


    A storm of bitter ridicule filled her mind like needles piercing her skin. She bit.her lip, unable to hold it together any longer. She was just about to leave when Ken''s surprised voice broke through. "Ms. Cross?"


    Seraphina and Aiden, realizing the awkward timing, tried to make a quiet exit, but they were a second toote.


    They had overheard some of what had been said, and it involved her.


    Orion''s demeanor changed instantly. He stood up swiftly; a smile lit up his face as he approached.


    "Meeting you twice today-what a lucky day!"


    There was no doubt he was addressing Seraphina.


    Aiden, standing beside her, covered his face in embarrassment.


    Seraphina frowned. She took a step back to maintain some distance from him.


    "Aiden mentioned something urgent had happened. We need to hold a meeting."


    Orion''s smile faded as he turned serious. "Ken, get the conference room ready." "Yes, boss."


    Ken put down what he was holding and was about to leave the office when he suddenly remembered there was someone else. He nced back and remembered, "Ms. Lucinda, Mr. Dros has a meeting." Lucinda saw Seraphina''s indifferent, unbothered expression, and a pang of sourness swelled within her. Clenching her skirt, she forced herself to stayposed.


    She could see how Orion''s gaze softened only when Seraphina was around.


    But she didn''t want to admit defeat or flee in embarrassment-not yet.


    Until Seraphina and Orion tied the knot, that is. Until then, there was still hope.


    Even if she was an illegitimate child, even if she was nothing more than an imitation, as long as her father acknowledged her, she would be the heiress of Corcker Group.


    She took a deep breath and looked at Ken with pity. "May I use Mr. Dros''s office to freshen up a bit?"


    She wanted to linger a little longer, hoping that if Seraphina saw her in Orion''s office, she wouldn''t be able to remain so indifferent.


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