The Fake Heiress and Her Purrfect Partner novel Chapter 45

**TITLE: Dreams Rise Again by Braxton**

**Chapter 45**

As Nina wrapped up her thought, an unexpected rustling echoed from the branches above. In an instant, Luna descended, her form flipping gracefully upside down as she swung from the tree. With a commanding tone, she called out, “Hey! Where do you think you’re taking my grandbaby?”

Chunky, feeling the weight of her gaze, instinctively tucked his head in, displaying a hint of nervousness. “Grandma, I’m just going with Nina to lose some weight,” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.

Nina, sensing the tension, spoke softly but firmly, “Luna, Chunky’s extra weight is putting him at serious risk. He’ll find it difficult to fly swiftly and will react sluggishly. If a predator were to appear, he might not escape in time. And let’s not forget, being overweight could hinder his chances of reproducing later on.”

She paused, allowing her words to sink in before continuing, “Luna, you wouldn’t want the legacy of your Bat Clan to fade away, would you?”

Luna fell silent, her expression contemplative as she weighed the implications of Nina’s words.

Noticing Luna’s uncertainty, Nina quickly added, “How about this? Why don’t you send a few of your family members with me to the zoo to keep an eye on Chunky? My zoo is filled with trees, and there’s no shortage of mosquitoes and moths. Trust me, you bats will never go hungry there.”

The Bat Clan that had assisted her the previous day consisted entirely of household bats, who thrived on tiny creatures like mosquitoes, moths, and beetles.

Nina recalled how a single household bat could eradicate nearly a thousand bugs in a single night, most of which were mosquitoes.

She thought to herself, ‘With summer in full swing and a swarm of bats hanging around the staff dorms, my life would become infinitely easier. I could finally bid farewell to those annoying little mosquitoes once and for all.

‘It would be like having my very own unbeatable bug-busting team operating on autopilot.’

After a moment of deliberation, Luna finally spoke up, “Alright then, I’ll send a few of his siblings with you. Let them experience the world outside for a while.”

A wide grin spread across Nina’s face as she replied, “You can count on me, Luna. I’ll take care of them as if they were my own.”

Thus, four bats, alongside Chunky, followed Nina as they made their way down the mountain.

The journey proved to be quite a challenge for the bats, especially for Chunky, who struggled to lift himself off the ground due to his size.

Nina instructed the butler to prepare a travel crate, ensuring that all five bats could settle in together comfortably for the ride.

As they exited Pinehill Manor, Shadow bounded over, eager to bid farewell to Nina. “Hey, Nina! I promise I’ll come to visit you again. And next time, don’t forget to ask my owner for a couple million. The guy’s rolling in it and never spends a dime, so it’s better he gives it to you than let it collect dust.”

Nina couldn’t help but laugh heartily at Shadow’s cheeky suggestion. She mused, ‘If Quentin ever caught wind of what Shadow just said, his face would likely darken with fury.

Shadow was so clingy and affectionate that Quentin could barely manage to hold onto the leash, which seemed ready to snap at any moment.

Quentin had been preparing for one final, serious discussion with Nina, but Shadow’s antics had turned the moment into a playful chaos. His lips pressed into a thin, frustrated line as he attempted to regain control of the situation.

“Ms. Summer,” Quentin said, trying to sound serious, “I’ll increase the offer—an additional 2 million to become Shadow’s exclusive vet. What do you think?”

Nina shot back, “Sorry, Mr. Hayes, but I don’t make exceptions for anyone.” She echoed his words back to him defiantly.

Quentin’s expression darkened, frustration evident on his face.

With a wave to Shadow, Nina reminded him, “Don’t forget our deal, okay?”

Shadow nodded enthusiastically before darting off to fetch a small canvas bag, which he tossed through Nina’s car window. “I heard you might need help with those vet bills. Here’s my savings stash—just for you.”

Nina was taken aback; she never imagined she’d be receiving financial support from a dog. She hastily tried to return the canvas tote to Quentin.

Quentin frowned at the drool-covered bag and said, “Just keep it. All his toys are nothing but worthless junk anyway, soaked in slobber.”

With two animal carriers in tow and the unexpected treasure bag, Nina climbed into her car and began her descent down the mountain.

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