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.

finally relented, her irritation fading.

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

growing anxious. Unlike them, she had no intention of taking

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

take long to find out what had happened–Ian and Victor had

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those two got so close to his daughter.

for nearly an hour when

they hopped back into the car and drove off, determined to transport the flowers.

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

and turned her head stiffly, only to lock

whimpered, trudging toward him.

Dat1…”

utterly exhausted. She

her voice barely

face in his hands, frowning

brushed a thumb gently across her cheek, his voice low

leg,

but there was just too much to

impossible! They argued nonstop, refused to listen to reason, and

didn’t need an

had known Ian and Victor since childhood. They had always been lively troublemakers–so it was

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

girl,’

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Ian had driven through the night to deliver the flowers to Strate City.

the Holmes family estate, he immediately began directing the servants

clothes when he heard the commotion. He hurried outside. “Mr. Holmes,

are you

at this hour?”

through the protective wrapping, the faint scent of flowers seeped

eyes lit up in excitement. “Wait… is this the

“Of course.

“The flowers you brought last time were more effective than any sleep aid she’s ever

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smelled incredible but also lasted much longer

previously gifted were

time. And I got two extra potted plants,” Ian

was overjoyed. “Mr. Holmes, this

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

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