Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

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Chapter 34

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.

arrived. The Manson

business partners, and close allies filled

staff welcomed guests, Victor remained locked

as he finished securing the final touches, a

is it?” he called out cautiously.

wanted his gift to be

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sneaking around like

unlocked the door and ter fan in before coming again, Wing

around the room before his gaze landed on the balcony.

old one, with traces of soil scattered on

bloom. Smells amazing fan remarked as he crouched

you step into the hall, everyone will notice, fan suggested.

I’ll wrap it up as soon as I finish

cover over the flowers, a grin spread across his face. “Dad

small

and called for a servant to

they were done, he and lan

Mr. Manson,” Ian said to Victor.

the Holmes family at the

Tinley’s accident, her temperament had been unpredictable, so he had taken over attending

to it by now–everywhere he went, someone would inevitably ask how

hall, Liam immediately

chatting and laughing, a sight that filled the

Manson family was large, and while many of the younger members were accomplished, Victor was undoubtedly the most favored.

watched with jealousy, especially a man standing just a few feet away from Liam. He was of the same generation as

matter how hard he worked, he could never match Victor’s place in Liam’s

thought, a glint of darkness flashed through

hope emerged

spent months securing a painting from the renowned artist–an exquisite orchid painting that Liam, an avid orchid lover,

forward

the evening began, the younger family members presented their offerings–expensive, rare, and

Liam’s status, he had seen it all.

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each one with a polite smile, but there

he had seen

stepped forward, holding a long box.

the usual well–wishes before smoothly transitioning to his main

how much you love orchids, Mr. Manson,” the man said, bowing slightly as he presented the gift. “So, I sought out the renowned artist and was fortunate enough to

carefully lifted the scroll from the box

hall erupted