Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 6: The Zoo Murder Case

Nancy tilted her head and blinked innocently. "Oh dear, what bad luck~"

She shook the wanted poster in her hand for emphasis. "Looks like this so-called ‘barnyard rooster’ just flew higher than the phoenix."

Opening the door wide, she gestured politely. "Please, crime expert, return to your golden nest."

She deliberately stressed those last two words.

Jack’s face darkened like storm clouds as he stormed away.

Nancy turned eagerly to Simon. "You did such a huge thing tonight—could this mean you’ll be transferred to the city bureau?"

When she was little, Nancy had adored Jack, tagging along behind him like a shadow, in awe of her handsome, high-achieving brother.

But Jack had always been cold and strict with her.

Now, after just one night with Simon, she finally understood what people online meant when they described the warmth of having a brother. It was wonderful.

Simon hesitated, then shook his head. "No… not unless I solve several big cases in a row. And that’s impossible."

A wry smile tugged at his lips. "Catching an A-level fugitive really was just luck. Opportunities like this won’t come again."

After all, township stations only dealt with trivial daily disputes. There’d be no more chances for glory.

Nancy frowned, pulling up the page she’d saved on her phone. "But this is you, isn’t it?"

National Police University top graduate. National martial arts champion. Titles upon titles—then nothing, all stopping the year he graduated.

Simon’s pupils contracted when he saw the screen. He gave a faint nod.

Nancy couldn’t understand. "So why would someone like you be sent to a remote township station?"

His lips curved with quiet bitterness. Instead of answering, he reached out to ruffle her hair. "Grown-ups’ business. Kids shouldn’t worry about it. It’s already two in the morning. Go sleep."

Nancy wanted to push further, but in the end she obediently lay down. Her fever had only just broken, and exhaustion weighed her down.

As she drifted off, she gazed at Simon’s silhouette, still keeping watch by her bedside.

She clenched her hand in secret resolve. A man this capable wouldn’t be buried forever.

…

The next morning.

When Nancy opened her eyes, Simon was gone, off to work. A note sat on her nightstand, the handwriting bold and strong: Breakfast is in the pot. Once I get paid, I’ll rent you a better place.

Signed, Simon.

He had even transferred her a thousand dollars.

Warmth surged in Nancy’s chest. She knew he was barely scraping by himself.

She vowed to land a job quickly and treat her brother to a big meal.

While eating the breakfast he’d left, she checked her phone for interview invitations.

Her balance sat at only seventy dollars. The bounty reward would take weeks to process. She needed income fast.

But despite her impressive résumé, no pet hospitals or animal-related companies would give her a chance.

Only one kind recruiter had hinted: "You’re very qualified, but we’ve been told we can’t hire you. Best of luck."

Nancy didn’t need to guess—it was the Summers family pulling strings behind the scenes.

Her chest tightened with frustration. Did they really need to crush her like this?

Just as despair settled in—

Ding—

An email arrived.

A private zoo had offered her a position. No interview required.

She was to be the director of Loren Zoo—management level, six thousand a month, with room and board included.

Nancy nearly screamed with joy. Heaven hadn’t abandoned her!

The email urged her to start immediately, with a contact number provided.

Nancy dialed at once. "Hello, is this Mr. Henry? This is Nancy, hired as the new zoo director."

The voice on the other end was almost trembling with relief. "Perfect! Can you start today? I’ll come pick you up."

She hadn’t expected such courtesy. A boss personally picking up an employee?

"Yes, I can start today."

She gave him her location.

Twenty minutes later, a car pulled up. Mr. Henry handed her a ready-made staff badge—and even a bonus.

"Ms. Nancy, from now on you are the director and manager of Loren Zoo."

Nancy was startled. Something in his tone felt like a farewell.

But compared to the dismissive recruiters she’d faced, Mr. Henry seemed almost too good to be true. A badge made instantly, a welcome bonus in cash.

She peeked at it discreetly—two hundred dollars.

My God. She’d met a saint.

Mr. Henry drove fast, words tumbling out. "Congratulations on joining. These documents are park files."

Before long, Loren Zoo came into view. He shoved a map of the grounds into her hands. "I have urgent matters elsewhere. Explore the park on your own. With the badge, you have free access."

"From this moment, you’re the director of Loren Zoo."

Nancy stumbled out of the car, bewildered.

Mr. Henry sped off so fast it was like ghosts were chasing him.

Something was very wrong.

She pulled out her phone and searched "Loren Zoo."

The first headline made her blood run cold.

"Loren Zoo attendance in free fall—teetering on the brink of bankruptcy!"