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,

gaze darted to Nina, seeking

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

cared about Yvonne so

gaze lingered on Yvonne,

sharp, shrewd people. If Yvonne were truly a mean- spirited, bullying child with a bad temperament, those two wouldn’t be so

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child. Since I chose to adopt her, I

tugged at

small. “Are

sighed softly, gently rubbing

noticed that Marian was quite competitive, especially

to Yvonne.

meant for sale. But the two \people with Yvonne seem to know the store’s owner, which is why they were

stared off into the distance, a hint of envy flickering in

aren’t we? The maids always say we’re the wealthiest

sighed. ‘What nonsense had they told her?‘ she

“Not really. There’s always someone wealthier, someone more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential

seemed to be listening.

saying that man’s last

nodded. “Yes,

gaze locked onto Ian, a sharp glint

Yates family to climb her

hadn’t expected the Holmes family to be this close

arranged for the crown to be sent directly to the Adler

of leaving, he and Victor

Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays.

too, and he thought a delicate bracelet

niece has one just like it,” Victor

them

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

to his leg like a little koala made the store clerks stifle their

bangle, signaling to the store clerk.

Ian’s pant leg before sliding the bracelet onto her wrist.

eyes gleamed with satisfaction. “Perfect.

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through the store, it was inevitable that they’d cross paths

offering lan

to make things unnecessarily difficult, returned the gesture.