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.

dejected expression, Nina finally

they checked

growing anxious. Unlike them, she had no intention

he thought he’d stepped into the wrong house. The entire space was filled with bags, boxes, and an absurd number

out what had happened–Ian and Victor had taken Yvonne out

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two got

been waiting for nearly an hour when

into the car and drove

of piles of shopping bags and a group of maids sorting through them.

head stiffly, only to lock eyes with

whimpered, trudging toward

Dat1…”

Victor, she was utterly exhausted. She dragged her small frame over to Kelvin and flopped against his leg.

her voice barely above

her little face in

He brushed a thumb gently across her cheek, his

against his leg, sighing heavily.

complain, but there was just too much

two were impossible! They argued nonstop, refused to listen to

need

had always been lively troublemakers–so it was no surprise that they still made

and naïve, was like a helpless

girl,’

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

servants to move the potted plants inside.

clothes when he heard the commotion. He

are you

at this

the protective wrapping, the faint scent of flowers

His eyes lit up in excitement. “Wait…

lips curled into a satisfied grin. “Of course. Oh,

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

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smelled incredible but also lasted much longer than

ones he had previously gifted were already starting

plants,” Ian added. “Make sure they’re placed by her bedside when she

“Mr.

he hesitated. “But… where exactly did you

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