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.

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

darted to Nina, seeking some kind of

was complicated. She wasn’t shocked like others. She knew exactly who

know they cared

gaze lingered on Yvonne, emotions swirling inside

were truly a mean- spirited, bullying

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Marian is my child. Since I chose to adopt her, I have to trust what she says–otherwise, I would be irresponsible.

tugged at

murmured, her voice small. “Are they really giving Yvonne

softly,

spending so many days together, Nina had already noticed that Marian was quite competitive, especially when

to Yvonne.

the time to explain further, “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, which is why they

hint of envy flickering in her

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

had they told

more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential family

Marian barely seemed to be listening. Her full

man’s last name is Holmes?”

“Yes,

sharp

the Yates family to climb her way to them–someday when she was

she hadn’t expected the Holmes family

for the crown to be sent directly to the

instead of leaving, he and Victor continued

for a kid anyway,” Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays.

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

little niece has one

them all,”

“Please,” she begged. “No more shopping. Let’s just

of her clinging to his leg like a little koala made the

reached for a gold bangle, signaling

tiny fingers from Ian’s pant leg before sliding

satisfaction. “Perfect.

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inevitable that they’d cross paths with Nina and Marian

offering lan a

one to make things