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.

the Yates family. And yet, in a single moment, Yvonne had made her

gaze darted to Nina, seeking some

like others. She knew exactly who

they cared about Yvonne so

on Yvonne, emotions

full of sharp, shrewd people. If Yvonne were truly a mean- spirited, bullying child with a bad temperament, those

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

tugged at her sleeve.

small. “Are

and sighed softly, gently rubbing Marian’s

many days together, Nina had already noticed that Marian was quite competitive,

to Yvonne.

to explain further, “This crown really was a display–only piece, never meant for sale. But the two \people with Yvonne seem

hint of envy flickering in her

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

nonsense had they told her?‘ she

from the most influential family in Strate City, and Victor Manson comes from a dynasty

but Marian barely seemed to be listening. Her full

man’s last name is Holmes?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

onto Ian, a sharp glint flashing through her

family to climb

she hadn’t expected the Holmes family

the crown to be sent directly to the

leaving, he and Victor continued

Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays.

and he thought a delicate bracelet on a child’s

good too. My little niece has one

we’ll take them

latched onto Ian’s leg and groaned. “Please,” she begged. “No more shopping. Let’s just

leg like a little koala

for a gold bangle, signaling to

tiny fingers from Ian’s pant leg before

with satisfaction. “Perfect.

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inevitable that they’d cross paths with Nina

before offering lan a polite nod.

things