Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

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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.

dejected expression, Nina finally relented, her irritation

Victor finally left the mall, they checked their phones and realized it was already

them, she had no intention of taking her sweet time

was already back home. When he walked into the living room, he thought he’d stepped into the wrong house. The entire space was filled with bags, boxes, and an absurd number of packages.

out what had happened–Ian and Victor

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two got so

an hour when Yvonne finally arrived.

and Victor didn’t come in. Instead, they hopped back into the car and drove off, determined

stepped inside, she was met with the sight of piles of shopping bags and a group of maids sorting through

head stiffly, only to

she whimpered, trudging

Dat1…”

utterly exhausted. She dragged her small frame over

her voice barely

in his hands,

thumb gently across her cheek, his voice low and soothing.

face against his leg, sighing

was just too much to say.

impossible! They argued nonstop, refused to listen

need an explanation.

Victor since childhood. They had always been lively troublemakers–so it was no surprise that they still made a

naïve, was like a helpless little lamb thrown

poor girl,’ Kelvin

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through the night to deliver the flowers to Strate

he immediately began directing the servants to move the potted plants inside.

family butler was already in his clothes when he heard the

are you

at this hour?”

delicate vase himself. Even through the protective wrapping, the faint scent of

His eyes lit up in

a satisfied grin. “Of course.

butler replied, falling into step beside him. “The flowers you brought last time were more effective than any

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from Yvonne’s collection not only smelled incredible but also

previously gifted were

And I got two extra potted plants,” Ian added. “Make sure they’re placed by her bedside when she wakes up.”

was overjoyed. “Mr. Holmes, this

a thought, he hesitated. “But…