Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

The store manager gripped the phone tightly, her palms damp with sweat

At her level, she had no business speaking directly to the owner. But here she was, thanks to the man standing before him-

Ian.

“Sir…” She swallowed, her voice uneasy.

“Give it to them,” the owner said, his tone effortlessly smooth. “Whatever they want, let them have it. The owner’s voice was just as pleasant–he was probably a handsome guy.

The manager nearly dropped the phone.

Have I heard that right? Just give it away? she wondered.

She hesitated, her pulse racing. “Sir, just to confirm you mean, give it to them?

“Yeah, the boss replied with an almost lazy indifference.

The manager opened her mouth but was speechless for a few seconds before finally responding with a strange expression.

After hanging up the phone, she walked over to lan, her attitude taking a complete turn.

“Sir, would you like it delivered to your home, or…” she asked.

The words sent shockwaves through the store.

“Wait, what? a girl blurted out, eyes widening in disbelief. “They actually bought it? Who are they?”

“Didn’t you hear the manager?” a man said, shaking his head. “It wasn’t even a purchase–it was a gift!”

“Who are these people?” another girl muttered, glancing toward them with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.

Marian clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, and her eyes reddened.

‘How?‘ she wondered.

The Yates family was supposed to be the wealthiest in Blorence City. Even Nina couldn’t get that crown–yet the store’s owner had handed it over to Yvonne, just like that.

‘Anyone else could have gotten it. Anyone–except Yvonne, Marian thought.

It wasn’t just about the crown. It was about what it meant.

so hard to secure her place in the Yates family. And yet, in a single moment, Yvonne had

Nina, seeking some kind

wasn’t shocked like others. She knew exactly who Ian

know they cared about Yvonne so

lingered on Yvonne,

Holmes family and the Manson family are full of sharp, shrewd people. If Yvonne were truly a mean- spirited, bullying child with a bad temperament, those

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to adopt her, I have to trust what she says–otherwise, I would be

at her sleeve.

voice small. “Are they really giving Yvonne the

and sighed softly, gently rubbing Marian’s

Nina had already noticed that

to Yvonne.

“This crown really was a display–only piece, never meant for sale. But the two \people with Yvonne seem to know the store’s owner,

stared off into the distance, a hint of

say we’re the wealthiest family in the

nonsense had they told her?‘ she

always someone wealthier, someone more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential family in Strate City, and

correct Marian’s earlier misunderstanding, but Marian barely seemed to be listening. Her full attention was on the Holmes

last name is

“Yes,

locked onto Ian, a sharp glint flashing through

always assumed she’d need the Yates family to climb her way to them–someday when she was

the Holmes family to

for the crown to be sent directly to

instead of leaving, he and Victor continued browsing.

Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays. “Let’s get her

was in this business too, and he thought a delicate

niece has one just like it,”

them all,”

Ian’s leg and groaned. “Please,” she begged. “No more

sight of her clinging to his leg like a little koala made the store clerks stifle their

a gold bangle, signaling to the

Yvonne’s tiny fingers from Ian’s pant leg before sliding the

satisfaction. “Perfect. We’ll take it.”

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was inevitable that they’d cross paths

lan a polite nod.

to make things unnecessarily difficult, returned the