Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 233: The Tables Turned

Chandler looked at her as if he were hearing a fairy tale, his voice suddenly jumping an octave. "Are you out of your mind? Talk about a lion opening its mouth!"

"Do you expect the Summers family to provide funding and effort for free, just to work for nothing?"

He seemed to regain his footing, his tone becoming aggressive again. "Don't forget, only the Summers family provides you with research support and distribution channels! Without us, who will help you sell the vaccine? That precious vaccine of yours will just rot in your hands!"

Cindy's gaze darkened as she scrutinized Nancy's expression, trying to discern if those words were an emotional outburst or a genuine intent. She softened her tone, adopting a voice of feigned concern. "Nancy, we've noticed the news online recently. We heard you... accidentally caused injury to a Red-crowned crane, a Class I protected species?"

Because the police needed time to track the spy's handlers, they had not yet released an official statement regarding the poisoning. Currently, only Townsville University and the Wildlife Rescue Station had issued brief explanations, stating the crane was injured due to ingesting a foreign substance.

However, conspiracy theories were rampant online. Many netizens questioned the official story, believing Townsville University and Nancy were collaborating to cover up animal abuse just to make her famous.

Cindy lifted her chin slightly, a trace of condescending superiority in her voice. "I can easily use my connections to hire a professional PR firm to settle those negative rumors for you." Her family, the Sues, were deeply involved in the entertainment industry and had close ties with many marketing firms.

Nancy merely offered a faint smile, her eyes clear and composed. "The crane poisoning has nothing to do with me. I don't need your 'help' to settle anything."

She had never cared about online gossip. Moreover, Simon had mentioned that, based on the captured spy's leads, three accomplices were arrested yesterday. If she guessed correctly, the official police report regarding the poisoning would be released today. An official statement was the best way to clear the air.

Cindy's lips curled into a sneer. "Don't be stubborn. I know you were desperate to outshine Ginnie at the Opening Ceremony, but no matter how much you want to be famous, you shouldn't play with the lives of protected animals." She shook her head in mock disappointment. "The 'Hundred Birds Greeting the Phoenix' scene was impressive, but turning around and making a crane collapse? You've shot yourself in the foot."

Shifting her tone back to one of "generosity," Cindy added, "If you want to market yourself, just say so. I can build any likable persona for you, making both your vaccine and your zoo famous!"

As she spoke, she dialed a number and pointedly turned on the speakerphone, giving Nancy a victorious smile. "Do you believe that with just one phone call, I can 'wash you clean' and turn you into a sensation that the whole internet admires?"

A respectful male voice came from the phone: "What are your instructions?"

Cindy glanced at Nancy and raised her voice intentionally. "Prepare a PR plan for Nancy. The theme is to clear her name regarding the injury to the protected animal."

At that moment, Leon, a zoo employee, ran over and handed Nancy a document. "Director, this just arrived." It's the official subsidy application for the pair of Red-crowned cranes settling in our park. I need your signature."

The moment Leon finished speaking, Cindy, who had been talking incessantly, froze. Her smug expression solidified. "What?"

Ginnie, in her wheelchair, suddenly gripped her skirt so hard her knuckles turned white. Chandler's eyes widened in disbelief. "A Class I protected species... how could it be settled in a tiny zoo like yours?"

Just then, the confused voice of the employee came through Cindy's phone, sounding hesitant:

"Ma'am... it seems Miss Nancy doesn't need us to buy trending spots to clear her name anymore. Just now, the hashtag #NancyAssistsPoliceInSolvingSpyCase has jumped to the number one trending spot!"

The news hit like a thunderclap, shocking everyone present.

Ginnie, struggling to remain calm, grabbed her tablet and clicked on the trending topic with trembling fingers. Next to the hashtag was a bright red "Explosive" tag.

The online narrative had completely reversed, and the internet was boiling over:

"My god! Treating a crane actually led to discovering a poisoned well, which led to catching a spy?!"

"I wouldn't even dare to brag like that in a story, but she did it for real?"

"To everyone who was hating on Nancy—does your face hurt? This is a real-life superhero!"

"Amazing! This is the kind of star we should be following!"

"Loren Zoo opens tomorrow, right? I'm booking my ticket now! I have to see the hero crane with my own eyes!"