Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

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Chapter 34

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“Wait a second–what’s that smell?” Liam narrowed his eyes, his weathered but sharp gaze locking onto Victor.

Victor stiffened. His face went through several expressions before settling on an awkward grin. “It’s… nothing! Just cologne,” he said, forcing out a chuckle.

Liam scoffed, unimpressed. His lips pressed into a firm line, and his stare grew heavier, laced with suspicion. “Cologne, my ass!” he barked. “I’m your father–I know what are you thinking.”

His voice carried a weight that brooked no argument. “What are you hiding?”

Running home in the middle of the night, sneaking around, and trying to hide something–clearly, something was off.

Victor hesitated. His hand twitched toward the doorknob, ready to reveal the orchid he had painstakingly kept secret. But at the last second, he stopped himself.

‘Wait. That is supposed to be a surprise, he thought.

Letting out a dramatic sigh, he quickly stepped forward and nudged Liam toward his bedroom. “You’ll find out soon enough. Just give it a couple of days, alright? Let’s keep some mystery in life.”

Liam grumbled, his eyes narrowing even further. “You-”

“Alright, alright, enough questions,” Victor interrupted, ushering Liam inside with well–placed pats on the back. “It’s late! You should get some rest.”

Once back in his own room, Victor exhaled in relief.

Victor carefully cradled the orchid, inhaling its soft, lingering fragrance. He debated locking it away in his cabinet for safekeeping, but he thought it needed fresh air.

He agonized over the decision for nearly an hour before finally settling on placing the plant by the balcony, where it could breathe freely.

To be extra cautious, he locked his bedroom door, then went straight to the butler and retrieved his spare key–just in case. He had to make sure no one would snoop around while he was at the hospital.

Of course, his secrecy only made the rest of the household more curious.

The moment Victor left the house the next morning, Liam was already at his door, conspiratorially whispering to the butler.

He wondered if there was some kind of living creature hidden inside the room.

This routine continued for several days.

Liam’s birthday arrived. The

partners, and close allies filled the

household staff welcomed guests, Victor remained locked in his

as he finished securing the final touches, a sharp knock

is it?” he called out

his plan a secret. He wanted his gift to be the

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you sneaking around like a thief?

unlocked the door and ter fan in before coming

the room before his gaze landed

beautifully arranged flowerpot eat in place of the old one, with traces of soil scattered on

Smells amazing fan remarked as he crouched down beside Victor, helping him

you step into

up as

a glass cover over the flowers, a grin spread across his face. “Dad is going to love

a small nod of agreement.

for a

they were done, he and lan exchanged

Manson,” Ian said to

representing the Holmes family at the party.

temperament had been unpredictable, so he had taken over attending

by now–everywhere he went, someone would inevitably ask how Tinley was

into the hall, Liam immediately locked eyes with Ian.

chatting and laughing, a sight that filled the other Manson family members

and while many of the younger members were accomplished, Victor was

man standing just a few feet away from Liam. He was

worked, he could never match Victor’s place in Liam’s mind.

a glint of darkness flashed through the

of hope

a painting from the renowned artist–an exquisite orchid

look forward to the gift–giving

gift–giving segment of the evening began, the younger family members presented their

status, he had

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a polite smile, but there was little excitement in his

always like this; he had seen

stepped forward, holding a

usual well–wishes before smoothly transitioning to his main

bowing slightly as he presented the gift. “So, I sought out the

scroll from the box and unfurled it.

hall erupted