Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

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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.

the day of Liam’s birthday arrived. The

and close allies filled the grand

household staff welcomed guests, Victor remained locked

as he finished securing the final touches, a sharp knock made

he called

keep his plan a secret. He wanted his gift to be the highlight of the evening so he couldn’t

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you sneaking around like a thief? tan teased.

ter fan in before coming again, Wing it just us cautiously.

glance around the room before his

of the old one, with traces

in full bloom. Smells amazing fan remarked as he crouched down beside

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

it. I’ll wrap it up as soon as

he carefully placed a glass cover over the flowers, a grin

small nod

Victor draped a cloth over the pot and called for a servant to fetch a

they were done, he and lan

see Mr. Manson,”

Ian was representing the Holmes family at the party.

so he had taken over attending social

it by now–everywhere he went,

stepped into the hall, Liam

a sight that filled the other Manson

while many of the younger members were accomplished, Victor was undoubtedly the most favored.

a man standing just a few feet away from

he could never

thought, a glint of darkness flashed through the man’s

hope emerged in his

exquisite orchid painting that Liam, an avid orchid

help but look forward to

evening began, the younger family members presented their

he had seen it

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a polite smile, but there was little excitement in his mind.

this; he had seen

holding a long

well–wishes before smoothly transitioning to his main

he presented the gift. “So, I sought out the

he carefully lifted the scroll from the

erupted into