Chapter 17. Fierce Protection

Morning finally arrived.

The news that a venomous snake had entered Vanderbilt Manor overnight spread quickly.

Lucy and several maids came to the scene, each gasping in shock at the sight of the enormous dead snake.

“My God! Where did this snake come from?”

“If someone had been bitten, they’d be dead for sure!”

“Thank goodness Caitlin was brave enough to kill it. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable!”

Amid the buzzing discussion, Caitlin kept a close eye on everyone’s expressions. Then, she spoke decisively.

“I’m hanging this snake outside the Vanderbilt Manor hallway. When Beatrice arrives, she’ll see it, and I’m sure she’ll demand an investigation. It won’t take long to find out who’s behind this.”

Hearing Caitlin’s plan, the staff nodded in agreement. She promptly hung the snake in the outer corridor, instructing everyone not to touch it to avoid exposure to its venom.

After finishing her arrangements, Caitl