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.

of Liam’s birthday arrived.

allies

Victor remained locked in

the final touches, a sharp knock made him freeze.

is it?” he called out

gone to 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 mess it up

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are you sneaking around like a

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

quick glance around the room before his gaze landed on

place of the old one, with traces of soil scattered on the ground.

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

should cover the scent. The moment you step

“Got it. I’ll wrap it up as soon as I finish

grin spread across his face. “Dad

small

and called for

and

go see Mr. Manson,” Ian said to Victor.

Holmes family at

so he had taken over attending social gatherings in her

to it by now–everywhere he went, someone would inevitably ask how Tinley was doing.

stepped into the hall, Liam immediately locked eyes with Ian.

two walked straight up to Liam, chatting and laughing, a sight that filled the other Manson family members with envy.

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

of the extended family members watched with jealousy, especially a man standing just a few feet away from Liam. He was of the same generation as Victor, but their fates couldn’t have

hard he worked, he could never match

darkness flashed through the

flicker of hope emerged in

orchid painting that

help but look forward to the gift–giving

of the evening began, the younger family

at Liam’s status, he

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with a polite smile, but there was little excitement in

was always like this; he had seen

stepped forward, holding a long box.

before smoothly transitioning to

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 obtain one of his

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