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.

so hard to secure her place in the Yates family. And

to Nina, seeking some kind of

wasn’t shocked like others. She knew exactly who

she didn’t know they cared about Yvonne so much.

lingered on Yvonne, emotions

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

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is my child. Since I chose to adopt her, I

at her

“Are

softly, gently rubbing Marian’s head.

Nina had already noticed that Marian was quite competitive,

to Yvonne.

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

hint of envy flickering

we? The maids always say we’re the wealthiest family

they told her?‘

powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential family in Strate City, and Victor Manson comes from a dynasty of top–tier medical

seemed

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

“Yes, that’s right.”

gaze locked onto Ian, a sharp glint flashing through her

she’d need the Yates family to climb her way to

she hadn’t expected the Holmes family to

the crown to be

instead of leaving, he and Victor continued

Ian’s gaze drifted over the displays. “Let’s

delicate bracelet on a child’s soft little wrist

looks good too. My little niece has one just

them all,” Ian nodded.

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

like a little koala made the store clerks stifle their laughter.

for a gold bangle,

tiny fingers from Ian’s pant leg before sliding

with satisfaction. “Perfect.

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inevitable that they’d cross paths with Nina and Marian

lan a

one to make things

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