Inherit Billions

Chapter 462 Competition

"Seraphina, do you want to keep fighting?" Sivir looked at her intently.

Seraphina raised an eyebrow and said, "There's no reason to give up. Are we really going to run away just because we heard Orion's name? He has his strengths, and I have my own methods. Even if I lose, I intend to lose with dignity." Emeris echoed, "Exactly! Seraphina has a point. Each relies on their own abilities; what's the matter of putting our abilities to the test? Besides, I don't think Seraphina can lose!"

Sivir smiled worriedly. However, given the determined looks on Emeris and Seraphina's faces, he had no intention of dousing their enthusiasm.

"Alright, then. Let's compete. I'll support you. Even though Senator Long has the final say, we need to acquire the company before we can proceed with this project. You might want to start there."

A spark lit up in Seraphina's eyes; she had almost forgotten that crucial detail.

"Great! I'll prepare for both fronts. Don't worry!"

Thomas was swift in his actions. Seraphina mentioned a few things before bed the previous night. By morning, Thomas had delivered all the materials regarding the Eldoria Bay project to her desk. Seraphina was shocked when she saw them.

She asked, "Did you stay up all night?"

Thomas chuckled lightly and said, "These materials weren't hard to find. In all of Eldoria Bay, there's hardly anything that goes unnoticed."

Nodding, Seraphina took a sip of her coffee. As she flipped open a page, she nearly choked.

She had assumed this project was merely unprofitable, but it was fundamentally rotten to the core.

Griffin Corporation had been perpetually in the red, with hundreds of employees scraping by on unemployment benefits while still working for the company.

This failing project had ironically become their only source of income, despite numerous accidents caused by unsafe practices.

Given the project's prime location in the city center, it was essential to develop this area, making its improvement the critical first step for Eldoria Bay's growth.

So, they intended to drag this project out indefinitely, waiting for some unsuspecting fool to come along and buy them out, hoping to extort a hefty compensation that would breathe life back into the company.

In truth, it was a scene where hundreds were waiting to feast on the flesh and drink the blood of the unwary. The whole situation was nothing short of gruesome.

Thomas cleared his throat and said, "Despite Griffin Corporation being on its last legs, some of the powerful figures within are still greedy. Whenever a bit of funding is allocated, it gets divided so thinly that 1/3Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Chapter 462 Competition

Seraphina pressed her lips together, falling silent for a few seconds. "We need to audit the books."

"But..."

Taking a deep breath, Seraphina picked up the phone.

"I'll contact Senator Long and have Joseph lead the audit."

With Steve's authorization, the audit would be legitimate. 6/%

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As expected, Steve agreed readily. With the state of those accounts, he was eager to uncover any issues and clean up the environment to reclaim ownership of the project.

In the afternoon, Joseph called from Eldoria Bay.

"Ms. Cross, Griffin Corporation is united and refuses to cooperate. We can't see any discrepancies in the accounts. Their people are too cunning!"

Seraphina hadn't anticipated such solidarity among a group of bankrupt individuals.

She paused, considering her next move. "Stay put; I'll be there shortly."

Joseph sounded surprised. "Mr. Cross, you should bring a few more people. The folks here ... well, they're quite tough!"

His choice of words was diplomatic; in truth, the people there were ruthless and unafraid of the law. Their audacity had intimidated Joseph the first day he entered the company to conduct the audit. Seraphina hadn't expected this situation. She acknowledged him with a nod but didn't take it to heart.

Just before she left, she received a call from Orion.

Seraphina frowned. At this crucial moment, she didn't want to disclose her whereabouts.

""Hello?"

"Are you going to Eldoria Bay?" Unmistakable tension laced his voice.

Seraphina frowned. How did he know?

"Yes."

So what if he knew?

Are you going alone? Are you going alone? What will you do if something happens?"

Orion's tone was serious, with a chill in the air.

Seraphina felt confused and said, "Mr. Dros, I appreciate your concern, but I don't think it's a dangerous place to be."

"Seraphina."

Orion softened his voice and advised, "I understand you want to acquire the company, but those people aren' kind-hearted. They have blood on their hands and won't care who von arel