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,

Nina, seeking some

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

know they cared about Yvonne so much.

Yvonne, emotions swirling inside her.

were truly a mean- spirited, bullying

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adopt her, I have to

at her sleeve.

murmured, her voice small. “Are

sighed softly, gently rubbing Marian’s

together, Nina had already noticed that Marian

to Yvonne.

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

hint of envy flickering in her eyes.

maids always say we’re the

they

beside Marian. “Not really. There’s always someone wealthier, someone more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential family in Strate City,

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

saying that man’s last name is Holmes?” she asked.

nodded. “Yes, that’s right.”

onto Ian, a sharp glint flashing through her round eyes.

the Yates family to climb her way to

she hadn’t expected the Holmes family

to be sent directly to the

he and Victor

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

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

niece has one just like it,” Victor suggested.

take them all,”

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

like a little

reached for a gold bangle, signaling to the store clerk.

knelt down, gently peeling Yvonne’s tiny fingers from Ian’s pant

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

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moved through the store, it was inevitable that

hesitated before offering lan a polite

to make things unnecessarily difficult,

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