Chapter 2 Her Secret

• Emeris Cross was the founder of Cross Group. He also happened to be the wealthiest man in the world. His business empire spans industries such as military, healthcare, aviation, media, and other high-tech fields around the world.
• Everyone knows Emeris has three handsome and capable sons, but what people don't know is that he also has a daughter.
• Emeris, the richest man in the world, has always protected Seraphina with great care. After all, the world was full of young people who preferred shortcuts to wealth rather than working hard.
• So he kept Seraphina's identity hidden, publicly stating he only had three sons.
• Being the richest man's daughter spared Seraphina the burdensome spotlight and much unnecessary trouble.
• Emeris' plan was to send Seraphina to receive some training in the company after her graduation, before she revealed her true identity.
• But what Emeris didn't expect was that the trouble would come from Seraphina herself. She'd fallen in love with a young man from the Droses.
• She was even willing to give up her heiress status to be with Orion.
• This made Emeris furious.
• Although the Droses were considered elite in Ascotia's wealthy circles, they were nothing to the world's wealthiest man.
• What kind of status does their family have? How dare they marry my daughter?!
• Finally, Seraphina admitted her mistake. Emeris felt both relief and heartbreak, certain that the Droses must have mistreated his daughter.
• Meanwhile, in the hospital, Orion frowned as he looked at the test results. He turned to the doctor, Paul Stone, and asked, "So, Seraphina's kidney is the only match for Jessica? There are no other possible matches."
• Paul glanced at Jessica, lying in the hospital bed, and said, "You know, Ms. Jessica has a very rare blood type—RH negative. Other blood types simply aren't compatible. Coincidentally, Mrs. Dros has the same blood type, making her the best match."
• Orion paused and thought it over. He pressed, "What if we broaden the search beyond Eldoria? Would we be able to find a second match? I believe if the price is high enough, someone would agree."
• Paul was about to explain how difficult it is to find a living donor. Jessica, who had been quietly listening, spoke up.
• Weakly, she said, "Orion, don't bother. Just take me out of the hospital. I don't want you to hurt Seraphina for my sake."
• Orion's voice softened as he comforted, "Jessica, you're such a kind woman. Seraphina will understand. It's just a kidney after all. Dr. Stone has already assured us that living with one kidney won't greatly affect her life. Once you're better, you can properly thank Seraphina."
• Jessica nodded briefly, a cunning glint flashing in her eyes.
• Paul spoke up again, "In theory, there are plenty of RH-negative individuals nationwide, and we could probably get contact information from the Red Cross. But the issue is timing. Ms. Jessica doesn't have much left."
• "Then prepare for surgery right away," Orion ordered Paul, no longer hesitating.
• After giving the order, he pulled out his phone and called Seraphina. "Where are you? Why aren't you here yet?"
• "Orion Dros! You b*stard! To hell with donating a kidney! I'm divorcing you!"
• Seraphina's furious voice exploded through the phone.
• "Seraphina, have you lost your mind?" Orion's brow furrowed, his tone icy. "Come to the hospital and finish the surgery first. We can discuss money afterward."
• "To hell with your filthy money! The divorce papers are ready. See you at the courthouse tomorrow!"
• With that, Seraphina hung up, leaving Orion's expression dark and stormy.
• Jessica stole a glance at him, feigning fragility as she whispered, "What happened? Is Seraphina refusing? Maybe we should just forget it. I don't mind if I die. Your happiness with Seraphina is what matters most."
• Orion said nothing. He stood there for a moment, deep in thought, before making two more calls. "In ten minutes, bring Mrs. Dros to the hospital.
• "Freeze all of Seraphina's credit cards."
• The commands were given one after another, and only then did Orion breathe a sigh of relief.
• All preparations for the surgery were complete. The only thing missing now was Seraphina, and Orion wasn't about to let her ruin it with her tantrums.
• In his mind, he perceived this as yet another ploy by Seraphina to demand more money.
• His parents and friends had long told him that Seraphina had married him for his wealth. They said she was a gold digger.
• So every time Orion asked Seraphina for something, he would transfer a substantial amount of money to her. Enough for her to indulge in.
• Money meant nothing to Orion, and this time was no different. The Droses would offer Seraphina a sum that would satisfy her.
• He considered it as simply paying for her kidney.
• But that would have to wait until the surgery was over.
• In the meantime, he would teach Seraphina a lesson to prevent her from becoming too arrogant.
• All of Seraphina's credit cards and bank accounts were secondary accounts under The Droses name. With just a word from Orion, Seraphina would go from a millionaire to having nothing.
• He believed that would make her fall in line. No matter how much of a fit she was throwing, this surgery was happening today.
• Ten minutes later, Orion received a call from his people. "Boss, we've contacted the police and searched the entire city, but Mrs. Dros has disappeared without a trace."
• "What?" Orion's brow furrowed. Had she left the city in advance?
• It didn't matter. He would track her down through her credit card transactions and see where she had bought her plane ticket.
• Soon, another call came in with an update. "Boss, we've frozen all of Mrs. Dros's credit cards and bank accounts, but there's something strange. There have been no spending transactions on these cards for years; only deposits."
• Orion received a long list of statements. As his subordinates had stated, the statements showed only deposits and no withdrawals.
• The last entry was just half an hour ago—the one million he had transferred to her.
• She hadn't spent a penny over the past few years? How is that possible?