Escape from the evil lady (GL)
Chapter 119 - 27. The White Snake

Chapter 119: Chapter 27. The White Snake

It seems that after I forced our new employees to «make peace» with each other, the atmosphere in the flower shop became much calmer. At least Frank and Caleb never made a scene like this again, and generally tried to stay away from each other, especially in my presence.

I was glad that, even with a little effort, these two were actually able to realize the value of support and mutual assistance. It seems like I was just a natural born good employer!

Well, anyway, work at the store continued to go on as usual. While the rest of our staff were busy with other duties at that time, I decided to start a small cleaning in the pantry to clear the room. As for me, there are too many unnecessary things here.

While I was doing all this, Jeremy, who had previously been serving our customers in the main hall, had just returned. The guy was interested in what I was doing at the moment.

— Oh, Jeremy, you’re here. How are things going? — I casually dropped this at the moment when I finished clearing the space of various junk and started sweeping the floors.

— It’s okay. Do you need any help? — he asked casually.

Well, actually, it really wouldn’t hurt.

— Then... Could you take these empty boxes outside?

— Of course!

The baron’s youngest son picked up several empty boxes that had previously held their store’s goods and headed with them to the nearest trash can. However, at the moment when the guy had done his business and was about to go back, something unusual involuntarily attracted his attention in front of the store.

«Hmm? What is it?»

Suddenly, a glint on the sidewalk caught his eye. Jeremy stopped and took a closer look. There was a small snake curled up on the ground. Her silver scales shimmered in the sun, as if covered with dew droplets. The guy couldn’t take his eyes off her — she looked so unusual and mysterious.

«what? But do snakes like that even exist?»

It was a small snake with silver scales and it looked so unusual that it looked more like a toy. But where could such an animal come from?

The baron’s youngest son’s heart involuntarily beat faster with excitement. He carefully bent down to take a closer look at the snake. She showed no fear, and only let out a low hiss, even at the moment when his hand reached out to her. Jeremy knew it could be risky, but something about this snake attracted him.

For a while, the guy just continued to stare at her, as if he was mesmerized by it. And then...

— Jeremy! Where have you been? — at that time, the guy heard the voice of his girlfriend, who called out to him. That brought him to his senses. After hesitating for a moment, the baron’s youngest son finally made a decision.

The guy decided that he would take this snake with him. Carefully, so as not to frighten her, he reached out and gently lifted her up. The snake lay on his palm, and he felt its cold skin touching him. She was surprisingly light and graceful.

At this time, Jeremy headed back to the store with his accidental find.

— Oh, you’re finally back. There are a few more boxes here...

Before the duke’s youngest daughter could address him, Jeremy Seibel spoke first.

— Camille! Look what I’ve found! — he exclaimed.

«Hmm?» The girl looked at the small snake in his hands in disbelief.

— This is a snake that I found near our store. She looks incredible, don’t you agree?

Indeed, it was difficult to disagree with this remark.

Compared to ordinary snakes, this one definitely stood out, and quite possibly belonged to some rare species. She had white scales with a silvery tinge, as well as small, beautiful eyes that looked like precious blue stones. No matter how you look at it, it really was a curiosity.

«You’re right,» she said slowly, «but where did she come from?»

— I do not know... — Jeremy hesitated, — It is possible that she could have accidentally got here from the forest.

— hm. In that case, what should we do with her now? Should I let her out again?

At that moment, Jeremy tensed involuntarily.

— «Back?» No, it might be too dangerous! — he asked. After all, carriages are constantly passing here. Besides, this snake is so small, and someone might not notice and accidentally step on it.

«....»

After thinking about it, Camille came to the conclusion that the guy’s words might have made sense to agree with them.

«But then what do you suggest?» she asked uncertainly.

«I...» Jeremy said awkwardly, «it’s possible that we could leave her here for a while...»

After voicing this suggestion, the guy timidly looked at his girlfriend. After all, even though it was so small, it was still a snake. Not all people had a positive attitude towards these animals and were sometimes even afraid of them. In addition, the flower shop where they worked and lived was quite a crowded place, and visitors might also accidentally see this snake.

Based on this, Jeremy couldn’t help but worry about Camille’s possible reaction. But, to his relief, his fears were still not justified.

«Well, if that’s what you want, then I don’t mind,» the girl smiled broadly.

«Really?»

— yes. You can keep her for now, and then we’ll find a way to get her out in a safe place.

Jeremy Seibel was delighted after her words.

— It’s decided! — he exclaimed, — Then this snake will stay here for now. And later, when the opportunity arises, we will release it outside the city.

«what? What the hell are they doing...?!»

At this very moment, Selina de Loon’s inner indignation knew no bounds. The white snake in the guy’s hands hissed and wriggled in every possible way, but Jeremy himself perceived it as something cute, as if this snake was fawning over him in this way.

«Yes, I like you too,» the guy replied with a smile, «Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you.»

«......»

The snake’s eyes, which had previously been like small precious sapphires, seemed to turn bloodshot in an instant, but none of the others seemed to notice.

«Impudent boy! Let me go immediately!!!»