Abandoned Super Cutie Adopted by Billionaire Clan

No Ads

1

Chapter 34

Chapter 34

93%

“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 Manson estate buzzed

close allies filled the

Victor remained locked in his room, meticulously

final touches, a sharp knock

it?” he called out cautiously.

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

1/4

Chapter 34

sneaking around like a thief? tan

and ter fan in before coming again,

room before his

in place of the old one, with traces of

remarked as he crouched down beside Victor, helping him

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

I’ll wrap it up as soon as

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

gave a small

called for a

he and lan exchanged a

go see Mr. Manson,” Ian

Holmes family at the

so he had

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

the hall, Liam immediately

to Liam, chatting and laughing, a sight that filled the other

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

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

worked, he could never match

darkness flashed

a flicker of hope emerged in his heart.

from the renowned artist–an exquisite orchid painting that Liam, an avid orchid lover, was sure

but look forward to

segment of the evening began, the younger family members presented their offerings–expensive, rare, and luxurious gifts.

at Liam’s status, he had seen it

Chapter 34

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

seen

forward, holding a long

before smoothly transitioning to his

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

carefully lifted the scroll from the box and unfurled

hall erupted into murmurs.