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.

place in the Yates family. And

Nina, seeking some

expression was complicated. She wasn’t shocked like others. She knew exactly who Ian and Victor were.

they cared about

lingered on Yvonne, emotions swirling inside her.

family are full of sharp, shrewd people. If Yvonne were truly a mean- spirited, bullying

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her, I have to trust

tugged at

her voice small. “Are they really giving

nodded and sighed softly, gently rubbing Marian’s

Nina had already noticed that Marian was quite competitive, especially when

to Yvonne.

the two \people with Yvonne seem to know the store’s owner, which

a hint

we’re rich too, aren’t we? The maids always say we’re the wealthiest family in the city,” she

nonsense had they told her?‘

There’s always someone wealthier, someone more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential

intended to correct Marian’s earlier misunderstanding, but Marian barely seemed to

are you saying that man’s last name

nodded. “Yes, that’s right.”

gaze locked onto Ian, a sharp glint

always assumed she’d need the Yates family to climb

hadn’t expected the Holmes family to be this close

crown to be sent directly to the Adler

of leaving, he and Victor continued browsing.

meant for a kid anyway,” Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays. “Let’s get her something better.”

family was in this business too, and he thought a delicate bracelet on a child’s soft

too. My little niece has

we’ll take them all,” Ian

leg and groaned. “Please,” she begged. “No more shopping.

leg like a little koala made the store clerks stifle their

a gold bangle,

down, gently peeling Yvonne’s tiny fingers from Ian’s pant leg before sliding the bracelet

eyes gleamed with satisfaction. “Perfect. We’ll

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moved through the store, it was inevitable that they’d cross paths with Nina and Marian

before offering lan a

to make things unnecessarily difficult, returned the

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