Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Richard’s eyes practically sparkled with excitement, and Vic suddenly understood.

He glanced down at Yvonne, snug in his arms, all soft and adorable. His grip instinctively tightened around her as a small smirk played on his lips.

‘Grandpa is thinking about his dan

tigers and leopards again…‘ Vic sighed.

Mountain two years ago, the sheer size of those beasts.

Vic still remembered his trip to

Compared to them, Yvonne was ti

She wouldn’t even be a decent bite.

+5

But knowing her, she would probably end up leading the whole pack.

For years, no one in the family wanted anything to do with Grandpa’s “private zoo.” He was too old to manage it alone, but he never stopped hoping to find someone to take over.

At every family gathering, he would secretly size everyone up, picking out his potential successor.

And now, he had his eyes set on a three–year–old.

Vic sighed. He would have to warn his dad later, make sure they kept a close eye on Yvonne at the Adler estate. Otherwise, Grandpa might just snatch her up and start training her.

Stepping aside, Vic chuckled. “Grandpa, I’m gonna go talk to my dad. Don’t forget to take some rest later.”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever,” Richard waved him off, too busy plotting to notice Vic’s amusement.

Vic carried Yvonne back toward their yard, but just as they reached the house, Jeremy came limping out.

He moved like his joints didn’t work properly; stiff–legged, arms awkwardly hanging at his sides like he had no clue where to put them.

His butt hurt like hell, but there was no way he was gonna walk around holding it, that would just make things worse. So instead, he hobbled toward his room in the most awkward way possible.

If anyone saw him like this, they would never let him live it down.

Honestly, he’d rather take another beating than be the butt of the joke.

Vic raised an eyebrow. “Dad hit you that bad?”

Jeremy sucked in a sharp breath, his handsome face twisting in agony, like some tragic male lead in a low–budget period drama.

“If Charles hadn’t held him back and begged for mercy, he would’ve killed me today,” Jeremy muttered dramatically.

Just thinking about it pissed him off all over again. ‘Who the hell spread that dumb rumor about Yvonne getting poisoned by a snake?!‘

If it weren’t for that nonsense, his dad wouldn’t have gone off on him, and he wouldn’t be suffering like this now.

A soft little voice chimed in. “Jeremy, what’s wrong?”

Yvonne had been peeking over Vic’s shoulder for a while, her big, round eyes full of concern.

better seeing the concern on Yvonne’s face. Forcing a smile, he said, “I’m fine, just took

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down the stairs.”

ass handed to him wasn’t exactly

the flower vine got left behind. Grandpa

a sharp breath.

again. “That damn thing, I never wanna hear

hobbled off, looking like he had serious regrets

handed Kelvin a glass of water, watching his father’s expression

he saw Kelvin had calmed down a little, he said softly, “Dad, don’t get too worked up. The Adler residence has always been safe. Jeremy had no idea a venomous

in.” get

let out a hum, his face easing slightly.

it’s odd? A snake like that shouldn’t

exactly what had been bothering

one was injured but still crawled its way into the Adler residence, it had to be because it sensed something here

then there was Yvonne. She had picked it up and carried it across the yard. Even though the snake was hurt and stressed, it hadn’t bitten her. That

clearly come looking for Yvonne, hoping she

walked in with Yvonne

glance at Kelvin’s neutral expression told him Charles had already worked his

Yvonne wiggled free, reaching for

dimples showing. She looked like a giggling little fool. Kelvin sighed, rubbing her head. “This fearless little girl… she probably still

attention shifted

you feeling better?” He couldn’t help but

gave a small smile, his lips still slightly dusted with

bit, but something nagged at him, like he had forgotten

eventually gave up. ‘Whatever.‘ Shrugging it off, he headed upstairs with

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butler’s support, Richard made

Yvonne.

scanned

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voice upitars. He exchanged a glance with the butler and turned kús

was on

He caught bits and pieces–mentorship party. Youte, teacher. His frown

“What

nodded. “Sounds like he’s found a teacher for Miss Yvonne and is planning some kind of

scoff “A teacher? For a three–year–old? What for?”

of them knew for

off a headache. He didn’t want to offend Taylor, but he also wasn’t about to just go along

restaurant’s name, something had been bugging him, like

negotiate. “Mr. Johnson, would you mind if

before letting out a dry laugh ‘Oh, so

huh?” he said, unimpressed. “Worried it’s not fancy enough for you rich types? Too bad. We’re going with my choice. Show up tomorrow, bring

his headache worsen. His face darkened as he tried to push back, but Taylor didn’t give him a chance. “Alright, alright, that’s final. I’ve got things to do, hanging up now.”

Kelvin could say another

That thorn

he read the restaurant’s

wonder, ‘What could possibly make him

and looked down at the yard, where Richard and the butler

really knew was that some kind of mentorship party was happening

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