Inherit Billions (Seraphina and Orion)

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Chapter 225 She's Gone

The entire afternoon was filled with sorrow and regret as everyone mourned the tragic plane crash.

It was difficult to imagine the despair those on board must have felt in their final moments, without even a chance to say goodbye.

The official list of victims was released, and among the names was Seraphina. The inclusion of her name transformed the disaster into a tragedy that tugged at millions' heartstrings.

The sudden death of the powerful CEO, who had dominated headlines for so long, caught everyone's attention. The news almost brought the internet to a standstill.

Cross Group had yet to issue a response.

In the meantime, they dispatched over a dozen private planes to search the area where the crash occurred, hiring dozens of international mercenaries to assist with the recovery. They refused to give up.

Soon, the search expanded over the same sea area, with nearly a hundred planes circling overhead. The scale of the operation was astonishing.

The number of divers increased exponentially, drawing the attention and concern of multiple nations.

Orion joined the rescue efforts without hesitation, all for a single person.

He couldn't forget that the invitation was from him.

If it weren't for him, Seraphina wouldn't have gone through this ordeal. She wouldn't have been scared, wouldn't have gone missing, and certainly wouldn't have ... died.

He couldn't bear to imagine what she was thinking during those final moments. Did she think of him?

Perhaps she hated him even more.

At that moment, the once fearless and proud girl must have been so terrified.

If only he had been on that plane, too.

Days passed, and the rescue teams found no signs of life.

The plane fragments retrieved from the deep sea were incomplete.

The jagged edges and charred remains left little to the imagination-the moment of the explosion must have been horrific.

The moment Orion saw a piece of the wreckage, his long-maintained composure crumbled.

Standing in the helicopter, he looked down at the endless ocean. It's brilliant blue, reflecting the blinding sunlight. The roaring waves sent salty sea breezes crashing against his face, hiding the immense power beneath the surface capable of consuming everything. Life, in that moment, felt insignificant.

His body trembled slightly as he held onto the door frame, and Ken quickly stepped forward.

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Chapter 225 She's Gone

A hint of reluctance was present. There was a hint of reluctance.

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Compared to Orion's three years of coldness toward Seraphina, Ken had interacted with her more frequently. He had witnessed her despair, transformation, and growth. Ken longed for what she had endured and admired her strength. When the news broke, the overwhelming emotion he felt was suffocation.

Orion worked tirelessly to help the rescue efforts day and night. Ken could sense the deep, lifeless sadness that had overtaken him.

It wasn't just guilt and remorse-it was the loss of something vital within him.

"Mr. Dros, it's been several days. There are many decisions waiting for you to make in the office. Perhaps you should go back. If there's any news, I'll inform you immediately."

Ken couldn't convey his thoughts-that one could drown in minutes after falling into the sea. After three or four days of searching and with no results...

The harsh reality was that Seraphina was likely no longer in this world.

The sea was full of carnivorous fish, and they might never have found her body.

Orion stood motionless in the doorway. His features are now worn and disheveled, with an unkempt beard adding to his haggard appearance.

His once sharp eyes were clouded with despair, yet he couldn't bring himself to abandon the search.

What if... what if Seraphina was still out there, waiting for him to save her?

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