Chapter 35

All eyes in the grand hall turned toward the large, mysterious box being wheeled in, including Liam.

As the cart rolled closer, a rich, intoxicating fragrance filled the air.

Liam immediately recognized the scent–it was all too familiar. His eyes narrowed slightly as his mind flashed back to that night just a few days ago.

He turned sharply to Victor. “You little punk,” he said. “Is this what you’ve been tinkering with in your room these past few days?”

53

Victor grinned and nodded. “That’s right. I worked hard to keep it a surprise. You have no idea how much effort it took. I was constantly worried you or the butler would get nosy and break into my room for a peek.”

Liam let out a chuckle, shaking his head. “Enough with the smooth talk,” he said, waving a hand. “Show me what it is already.”

Liam was certainly curious, but not to the point of prying the door open for a peek–after all, it was his own house.

Victor reached for the black cloth covering the box and carefully pulled it away. Beneath the cloth was a glass case, and inside sat a stunning orchid.

A collective gasp rippled through the room.

The orchid stood tall and poised, like a refined lady at a grand ball.

Its leaves were so lush and vibrant that they looked as if they could drip with morning dew.

The flower itself was breathtaking, so beautiful it almost seemed unreal.

Liam shot to his feet, circling the orchid with wide–eyed admiration.

The guests exchanged glances–there was no doubt about it. This gift had struck right at his heart.

Victor lifted a hand. “Wait, Dad,” he said. “Sit back down for a second. There’s another surprise.”

Liam hesitated for a moment before reluctantly settling back into his chair.

The room fell into an expectant hush.

Victor, still wearing that knowing smile, grasped both sides of the glass case. With deliberate care, he lifted it. The moment the glass was removed, the fragrance inside rushed out in full force, saturating the air in an instant.

an incredible scent!” a guest exclaimed, inhaling deeply.

“I feel refreshed just breathing it in!”

room. Even those who typically disliked strong scents found themselves enchanted

it–something beyond just its pleasant smell. It was

the flower, took

declared, his voice filled with delight. Throwing his head

was unmistakable.

curiosity. “Alright, spill it,” he said, his voice laceri with intrigue.

smirked but said

in his eyes. He gave Victor a light kick. “You little brat,” he said, shaking his head.

Liam with an elaborate orchid painting clenched his fists. His expression darkened as

last moment, his painting would have been the highlight of the evening.

with this blooming flower stealing the spotlight, all

one would even remember how much trouble he went through to

his position would find it impossible to

another deep breath before suddenly waving

carefully placing the glass case back over the orchid.

of disappointment echoed from the

it to my greenhouse–no, actually,” Liam corrected himself, his excitement barely contained. “Send

motioning for the staff

as the orchid was wheeled away, its lingering scent still hanging in the air.

party continued, guests lined up to offer Liam their compliments, but many discreetly approached Victor, eager to learn the

of them, and after seeing just how extraordinary that flower was, they

air and clear the mind. Having a few pots

with a

to reveal his

at Yvonne’s place. If word got out, half the

be a headache.

guests were, Victor refused to

room. The butler

low whistle. “I have no idea where Mr. Manson found this, sir,” he

93%

Chapter 35

his laughter. He grumbled about Victor always running around outside, constantly taking leave from the hospital, but

down, he couldn’t be more

then, a knock at the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255