[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo":3,"chapter-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Sickly Cannon Fodder: Spoiled by the Powerful Apocalypse Bosses",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},562872,814,"Chapter 21","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>The study wasn’t particularly well soundproofed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps Suzy’s hearing had improved to an unprecedented degree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside the door, she could clearly hear everything happening inside—the hollow beeping of the dial tone, and Leonard’s restrained exhale as he forced down his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated for a moment, but didn’t walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the study, the call finally connected. \"Monica, did you take the bracelet from my drawer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard’s voice was much lower than before, heavy with suppressed coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Monica’s tone remained lofty and unapologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I took it. So what? You wouldn’t give it to me, would you? I just took it to have a look. Is that not allowed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you finished looking at it?\" Leonard’s fingers tightened around the phone. He drew in a slow breath. \"That bracelet was prepared for Suzy. Where are you? Bring it back immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause on Monica’s side—then her voice rose sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leonard Kale, you’re talking to me like this over a niece? It’s just a bracelet! If she wants one, you can buy another! I like this one. Leave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were brazen, utterly self-righteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard trembled with anger. The next words came out almost as a growl. \"Monica!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost instantly, his voice softened again, edged with exhaustion and reluctant pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop this, okay? That bracelet was specially chosen for Suzy. It has a different meaning. Be reasonable. Bring it back. Tomorrow I’ll take you to pick out something better—anything you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monica refused to yield. \"No! I want this one! I don’t care what meaning it has. It’s in my hand now, so it’s mine. Either you give me the bracelet... or we break up. Your choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The line went dead. The study fell silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Leonard’s heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why Monica was so fixated on a single bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the study door opened. Leonard stood there, the anger and fatigue not yet fully faded from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instant he saw Suzy, he forced out a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was awkward and apologetic. \"Suzy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth as if to explain, then seemed unsure where to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, it’s okay.\" Suzy gave him a considerate smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went downstairs together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had barely sat down when the front door opened. The sharp click of high heels echoed across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monica had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was dressed meticulously—designer clothes, striking features, an elegant handbag in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked in with her chin slightly raised, lazily sweeping her gaze over Suzy and Leonard. \"Oh. You’re both here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tossed her handbag casually onto the sofa and looked Suzy up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look wasn’t friendly. \"So you must be Suzy. You’ve grown up. I had something come up earlier, so I couldn’t pick you up. Sorry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy inclined her head politely, her tone courteous yet distant. \"Hello, Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her first time meeting this woman, and her impression had already hit rock bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious Monica didn’t truly regard either her or Leonard with respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for her uncle’s sake, Suzy wouldn’t have bothered being this polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came back at the perfect time.\" Leonard’s face darkened. He strode up to Monica. \"Take the bracelet off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monica shot him a glance. Not only did she not remove it—she shifted her arm behind her back and lifted her chin defiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? It looks good on me. That makes it mine. Leonard, don’t put on a show in front of outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monica! Be reasonable! That’s Suzy’s gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein throbbed at Leonard’s temple as he fought to control his temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Suzy, Monica wasn’t giving him even the slightest face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gift?\" Monica gave a mocking laugh and turned her gaze back to Suzy, her tone syrupy and false. \"Suzy, I really like this bracelet. You’re young—you don’t need to wear something like this yet. Why not let Aunt keep it? Have your uncle buy you something else, alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like a negotiation, but her posture and eyes made it clear—there was no room for refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s attention had already been captured by the bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Monica’s left wrist gleamed a translucent jade bracelet edged with gold—vivid green, luminous under the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Suzy saw it, her heart gave a violent thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere deep inside, a voice whispered—take it. Get that bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she thought she was imagining things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she clearly saw faint strands of light flickering around the bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked hard. The glow remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, it seemed clearer—almost as if ensuring she wouldn’t miss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something extraordinary about that bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy’s heart pounded wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering Monica, she turned to Leonard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was dreadful—anger, disappointment, helplessness, and deep guilt toward her all tangled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy understood instantly. If she insisted, Leonard would fight for her at any cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Monica clearly wouldn’t back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would only trap Leonard in an impossible position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy didn’t want to make life harder for the uncle who had always treated her with such sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suppressed the strange pull in her chest—and the faint reluctance she felt—and lowered her lashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she looked up again, she had already arranged her usual pale, obedient smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, Uncle. If Aunt Monica likes it, she can keep it. I’m still young. It’s not appropriate for me to wear something so valuable anyway. Please don’t argue with Aunt over this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were like cool water, briefly dousing the flames of Leonard’s anger. But at the same time, they made his guilt and heartache swell uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy was always this considerate... so considerate it hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monica smiled in satisfaction. \"See? Suzy’s sensible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzy lowered her eyes. A flicker of darkness passed through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wanted the bracelet... there were other ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monica had only come back because she’d forgotten something. She swayed her hips and headed upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room was left with just Suzy and Leonard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard had calmed down, though his voice was slightly hoarse. \"Suzy, it’s my fault. I didn’t handle this well. The bracelet... I’ll definitely find you something better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s okay. Thank you, Uncle.\" Suzy nodded obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonard still had work to attend to, and Suzy didn’t linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the car he had prepared for her and drove to the nearest real estate agency to rent a large warehouse on the outskirts of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the way there, she couldn’t understand why Leonard would tolerate Monica like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could love really turn her proud, capable uncle into someone so... yielding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking off the chaotic thoughts, Suzy picked up her phone and began contacting suppliers in C City.\u003C\u002Fp>",1139,"2026-05-30T15:23:36.664Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","af058b2fe12b43c76d78b2478039d51678e9e9f8473d0a05b164ef8cac02272a","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-22","sickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-chapter-20",210,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsickly-cannon-fodder-spoiled-by-the-powerful-apo-cover.jpg"]