Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 234: The Predator's Arrival

The day before the grand opening, the names Nancy and Loren Zoo firmly dominated the trending charts. Reservation slots for opening day had been snatched up long ago, and even the following week was fully booked, making a ticket harder to find than gold.

Nancy's gaze drifted lazily over the three pale-faced people before her, the corners of her lips curling into a half-smile.

"The three of you made such a grand scene to come here today... was it a group tour to watch yourselves get slapped in the face?"

Her tone was leisurely, yet every word carried a soft sting. "But since you're already here, you might as well look around. After all, these fifty-dollar tickets are worth every penny—"

She paused intentionally, her eyes tracking upward. "A chance to deliver yourselves for public humiliation? That's a unique experience you won't find anywhere else."

Cindy snapped her phone shut, her face flushed red with humiliation and rage. She pointed a trembling finger at Nancy. "The crane injury had nothing to do with you? Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Nancy spread her hands innocently. "The Wildlife Rescue Station issued a statement ages ago. If you insisted on believing conspiracy theories, what was I supposed to do?"

Seeing that Nancy was dead set against cooperating—let alone returning to the Summers family—Chandler was starting to panic. For the Claw Shield vaccine to be re-released, every step of the legal process required Nancy's signature and cooperation.

At that moment, he regretted his past actions so much that his stomach churned. If he had just released Claw Shield honestly back then, none of this would have happened, and he would only have had to pay Nancy a 10% royalty.

Chandler practically squeezed the words through his teeth: "You spent your heart and soul researching Claw Shield. Would you really rather let it rot in your hands than cooperate with us for a re-release?"

Nancy met his furious gaze, her voice as flat as still water. "I remember how you treated me, and I remember how you treated my vaccine. I am not a fool; I won't trip over the same stone twice."

Suddenly, Ginnie spoke up softly, her tone carrying a calculated sense of concession. "Nancy, if you're willing to come back... I can give up the position of Director of the Summers Corp Pet Hospital to you."

Hearing this, their parents looked at Nancy with a mix of shock and heartbreak, their eyes filled with a silent accusation: My daughter has made such a sacrifice; what more do you want?

Chandler followed up with immediate pressure. "My biological daughter is willing to step down as Director for you... what else could you possibly want?"

Nancy let out a light laugh, her eyes clear and cold. "Who cares? You really think highly of yourselves, don't you?"

Chandler, stung by her dismissal, became even more aggressive. "Don't be stubborn! What kind of treatment or career prospects can a director of a tiny zoo have compared to the head of Summers Corp Pet Hospital? I suggest you quit while you're ahead and stop pushing your luck!"

"Dad, please don't be angry," Ginnie said, stepping in to soothe Chandler. She turned back to Nancy, a thin veil of tears shimmering in her eyes, her voice growing increasingly soft and aggrieved.

"I know you're still angry and resistant. But how are you going to continue your vaccine research all by yourself? Is a talent like yours really content being buried in a small zoo?" She leaned forward slightly, her tone earnest, as if she were looking out for her. "Come home. The Summers family will support you fully. Besides us, who else is willing to back you and take on the research risks? We can even help you manage your health and cover your massive medical bills..."

Every word Ginnie spoke sounded heartfelt, yet every sentence was designed to imply that Nancy was "isolated" and "had no choice."

Just as Ginnie was going on about her concern for Nancy—

A deep, ferocious bark, nearly a wolf's howl, suddenly erupted, shattering the tension of the scene!

Ginnie, in her wheelchair, shivered instinctively, her voice cutting off as she jolted in fear.

Everyone turned toward the sound. They saw Barry approaching, leading his majestic wolfdog, Star. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog's grey-black fur gleamed with a metallic chill in the sunlight, its pointed ears swiveling sharply.

Its amber eyes locked onto them with a gaze full of wildness and pressure, a perfect reflection of the man holding its leash. The wolfdog moved with the elegance and power of a top-tier predator.

At the other end of the lead, Barry wore a sharp, well-tailored suit that hinted at the powerful musculature beneath the fabric. He walked with a composed stride, his aura appearing violent and suffocatingly oppressive. Wherever this man and dog passed, the air seemed to solidify.

The moment Ginnie saw Star, her face turned deathly pale. She instinctively grabbed Cindy's sleeve, shrinking behind her mother, not daring to even breathe. Her heart was filled with terror: Why is the CEO of Goodman Corp here?!

Barry didn't spare the Summers family a single glance. He walked straight to Nancy, clasped her slender wrist, and naturally pulled her behind him to shield her.