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.

worked so hard to secure her place in the Yates family. And yet, in a single moment, Yvonne

gaze darted to Nina, seeking some

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

she didn’t know they cared about Yvonne so

on Yvonne, emotions

truly a mean- spirited, bullying child

93%

Chapter 32

Marian is my child. Since I chose to adopt her, I have to trust what she

at her

murmured, her voice small. “Are

softly,

Nina had already noticed that Marian was quite competitive, especially

to Yvonne.

sale. But the two \people with Yvonne seem to know

hint of envy flickering in her

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

they told her?‘

beside Marian. “Not really. There’s always someone wealthier, someone more powerful. Ian Holmes is from the most influential family in Strate City, and Victor Manson comes from a dynasty of top–tier medical elites. Their connections

to correct Marian’s earlier misunderstanding, but Marian barely seemed to be

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

“Yes,

onto Ian, a sharp glint flashing

family to climb

hadn’t expected the Holmes family

be sent directly to the Adler

of leaving, he

gaze drifted over

thought a delicate bracelet

one looks good too. My little niece has one just like it,”

them

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

of her clinging to his leg like a little koala made the store clerks stifle their laughter.

gold bangle, signaling to the

Ian’s pant

with satisfaction.

9/2

Chapter 39

store, it was inevitable that they’d cross paths with Nina and Marian

hesitated before offering lan

never one to make things unnecessarily difficult, returned the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255