Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Marian’s face went pale at lan’s cold and merciless words.

She stared at him, disbelief written all over her small, delicate features

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Why is he treating me like this? I’ve already apologized–why is he still being to hostile? the wondered.

Nina felt embarrassed at the tense exchange. She noticed Mariani’s stricken expression and quickly placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, silently urging her not to say anything more that might offend lan

It was clear–he didn’t like Marian

If Marian kept pushing, she would only humiliate herself further.

Forcing a polite smile, Nina turned to lan. “I’m sorry, Mr. Holmes, but I think it’s best if we leave now. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Unlike his clear disdain for Marian, lan held no ill will toward Nina. He returned her with an equally courteous nod.

Without another word, Nina took Marian’s hand and led her out of the jewelry store after leaving an address with the store clerk.

The moment they stepped outside, Nina’s smile faded, and she spoke in a firm, quiet voice. “Marian, Mr. Holmes doesn’t like

you.

“From now on, when you see him, just say hello and leave it at that. No more unnecessary conversation, understood?”

Marian’s face, already pale, turned even paler.

“But, Mom,” she protested, her voice laced with frustration. “I just wanted to apologize-

“There’s no need for that,” Nina shook her head, her tone unusually sharp. “If he doesn’t speak to you first, don’t speak to

him

Nina rarely used such a harsh tone.

Marian pursed her lip, knowing Nina was upset.

Still, deep inside, resentment simmered. ‘Why can’t I even talk? I’m always being controlled. It isn’t fair! she thought.

She thought, ‘And the worst part? My mother isn’t on my side. Instead of standing up for me, she’s taking lan’s side—an outsider’s side.

Of course, Marian wouldn’t say any of this out loud. She still needed to stay in the Yates family’s good graces.

So after a while, when she felt Nina had calmed down, she sniffled and mumbled a pitiful apology.

Nina finally

Victor finally left the mall, they checked their phones

no intention of taking her sweet time

he walked into the living room, he thought he’d stepped into the wrong house. The entire space was filled with bags, boxes,

to find out what had

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two got so

nearly an hour when

the car and drove off, determined to transport the flowers. they’d got from Yvonne back to their own homes.

of piles of shopping bags and a group of maids

head stiffly, only to lock eyes with Kelvin.

trudging toward

Dat1…”

with lan and Victor, she was utterly exhausted. She dragged her small frame

she said, her voice barely above

face in his

brushed a thumb gently across her

her face against his leg, sighing heavily. “Ian and Victor…”

wanted to complain, but there was just too much to say.

two were impossible! They argued nonstop, refused to listen

need an

had always been lively troublemakers–so it

poor Yvonne, being so young and naïve, was like a helpless little lamb thrown into a den of

poor girl,’ Kelvin thought.

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to deliver the flowers to Strate

he arrived at the Holmes family estate, he immediately began directing the servants to move the potted plants inside. “Be careful with those,” he

butler was already in his clothes when he heard the commotion. He hurried

are you

this hour?”

carried a particularly delicate vase himself. Even through the protective wrapping, the faint scent

sharp nose picking up the floral scent. His eyes lit up in excitement. “Wait… is this the

“Of course. Oh, by the way,

butler replied, falling into step beside him. “The flowers you

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from Yvonne’s collection not only smelled incredible but also lasted much longer than

the ones he had previously gifted were

Ian added. “Make sure they’re placed by her bedside

“Mr. Holmes,

if struck by a thought, he hesitated. “But… where exactly did you get

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