801 Chapter 800

As the two of them left, Jenkins turned to Peter.

Peter frowned. "So… is what my sister said true?"

Jenkins paused. "Which part?"

"All of it!" Peter's tone was a mix of curiosity and exasperation.

Jenkins laughed softly. "Well, most of it's on the mark. Your sister's no innocent bunny—she's as sly as a fox."

Peter beamed with pride. "Of course. Nobody in the Olsen family is dumb."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Peter looked at her, confused. "Absolutely. Intelligence runs high in our family—my parents are both geniuses."

Jenkins raised an eyebrow. "Ever heard of the balancing theory?"

Peter tilted his head. "What theory?"

"That two smart people together can only produce an average child," Jenkins explained with a smirk. "It's nature's way of keeping things in check. Sometimes, I feel like Earth itself is just one big prison, and we're all under a very strict watch. Ever wonder why South family kids have such a hard time?"

Peter blinked, taken aback. "Uh… wait, what? Is that really a thing?"

your niece Amy? You should keep a close eye on her. The South family's lineage has been thinning out. They used to have hundreds fighting over the inheritance; now, there's barely nine. And all the women in the family? Trained since childhood, taking all sorts of hits to their bodies… It's a wonder

then let his

stepped back quickly.

thinking… No wonder there's been no 'accidents.' Guess that's nature's way

red. She glared at him, flustered.

do, you sure don't take

Jenkins was left fuming.

forward, only to notice that Peter had doubled back, standing just a few steps away, still not looking at her directly. "Before I go… what my sister said about you having feelings for me, and just pretending otherwise to avoid putting me

froze, looking at

he wouldn't meet

chuckled softly. "Yes. It's

everywhere but at her. "Guess I'll have to think

kept her tone

his throat. "And I might not forgive you. After all,

"I understand."

face as he turned to go, but after a few steps, he paused again, looking back. "In the meantime… stay

"Not like I have a choice. You think your sister and Erin are going to let me walk out

the household disrespects you, let me

"Got it."

hesitated a moment

she asked,

answer and finally walked off for

Jenkins couldn't help but smile to

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