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Lucius sighed and said, "You've just come back to the country, so don't think Seraphina being kind to you means she's into you. We're just warning you, so you don't get hurt. The truth is, Seraphina still loves Orion."

He paused before continuing, "Back when they were still married, Seraphina loved him so deeply, so passionately. That's what real love is. Sure, they're having a rough patch now, but they'll make up eventually. You see her with Henry lately? That's just a stand-in for Orion." Wilson's smile stiffened slightly, and a glint of darkness flashed in his eyes for just a second before his expression returned to normal.

"Did Mr. Dros send you to convince me?"

Stunned, Lucius quickly denied it. "Of course not! We're just looking out for you. There are so many women out there. Why take a chance on someone who is divorced, domineering, and forceful?"

As Lucius finished speaking, he felt a cold gust sweep across his back.

Before Aron could warn him, Seraphina's icy voice drifted closer from behind.

"Lucius, hasn't anyone ever told you that when you're badmouthing someone, you should at least be discreet?"

Lucius froze, his whole body trembling, a flicker of fear crossing his eyes. Every hair on his body stood on end.

He stiffly turned around, his expression almost indescribable. "S-Seraphina ...*

His mind went blank. What had I just said?

Divorced?

Domineering?

No, that couldn't be true. I didn't say that.

Seraphina approached with a cold, indifferent look, her lips curving into a faint smile. "You two seem to know everything about me. Instead of just talking to one person, why not share it with the media for everyone to enjoy?" Lucius felt his throat tighten. No, not even in his wildest dreams would he dare!

Aron, knowing he was in the wrong, stood silently to the side. He wasn't as panicked as Lucius-after all, he didn't have any dirt that Seraphina could use against him.

However, he also wanted to avoid provoking a powerful entity such as the Cross Group.

Lucius, on the other hand, had plenty to worry about. His photo of running naked through the streets was still in Seraphina's hands. He would never be able to reveal his face again if she were to release it in a fit of rage.

Now trembling all over, Lucius forced a weak, submissive smile. "I was just joking! Why would I spread

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Seraphina's cold gaze swept over him before she moved past him to sit opposite him.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

"Lucius, if I end up on the news, I'll make sure you're the headline."

Lucius's body shook again, his face paling. He instantly understood the warning in her words.

Being Orion's friend was no easy task!

"I-I-I... I was wrong!"

He didn't even dare look at Wilson's face. His reputation was completely ruined now.

Seraphina's voice remained calm but cold.

"Did Orion put you up to this?"

Lucius hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Of course...

Of course... not!

But the last two words stuck in his throat as he looked into Seraphina's eyes. She would never believe him.

Sighing internally, he continued, "Of course he did!"

Lucius bit his tongue-sorry, brother!

Seraphina didn't react much. Her gaze shifted past him toward the doorway, her lips curling slightly with a cool, mocking smile.

"Mr. Dros, you heard that, right? No one's framing you. Your best friend admitted it himself."

Lucius's whole body tensed as he slowly turned his stiff neck to see Orion standing there.

His face darkened, an oppressive aura of gloom radiating from him.

Lucius felt as though lightning had struck him twice. He was absolutely horrified.

He wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.

Why did it have to be now?

Why did the timing always seem so terrible?

Seraphina gave a cold chuckle and looked at Wilson with a soft, playful smile. "I'm not in the mood to eat anymore. Shall we go?"

Wilson-raised an eyebrow. "Sure."

The two of them left, one after the other. As they passed Orion, his expression grew even darker. He pressed his thin lips tightly together, staring at Seraphina, who showed no emotion at all. He opened his mouth to explain, but the words felt weak and empty. His fists clenched tightly, his entire Body tense.

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"Um, Orion, Maybe they really are seeing each other."

Orion shot him a cold, piercing glance that silenced h

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