The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 139

Bianca is exceptionally capable and comes from a solid, affluent background. For her former boss to let such a powerhouse go simply because he couldn't get his way just proves he was a massive idiot. With Bianca stepping in as the Head of PR and Operations at Astra Media, the company already has a formidable foundation. Adding a heavyweight manager like Tricia to the mix makes them a triple threat.

"I love this. Sounds like I've officially secured a job," Tricia says, a massive grin breaking across her face. Getting to build an empire alongside her best friends is a dream come true. However, a flicker of concern crosses her features.

"Wait, Tara. I remember you signing a management contract with Alec's agency. If you go rogue and start your own company, are they just going to let you walk away?" Breaking that contract comes with a multimillion-dollar penalty. Knowing Alec, he'll bleed her dry or force her to stay trapped as Jade's stepping stone. Tricia has always known Tara had massive star power—it's why she initially wanted to manage her before Alec forced Jade onto her roster.

"Don't worry about it. I have a strategy in place," Tara says, giving her a reassuring look. Tricia instantly relaxes; she knows better than anyone that Tara is a master at playing the long game, baiting traps her enemies never see coming.

Ever since the live-streamed variety show, Tara's popularity has skyrocketed. Her effortless charm and undeniable talent have secured her a massive, dedicated fanbase. In stark contrast, the three Dennis brothers have been hemorrhaging resources trying to salvage Jade's innocent fairy persona. Not only did she fail to gain traction, but the hard-earned million followers she did have practically vanished overnight, dropping by a third.

"Jade, there's a massive, high-profile modeling competition coming up called 'The Runway Face-Off.' Only the most elite influencers and models are invited, and the media coverage will be insane. I'm securing you a spot," Alec announces. He knows that if he can craft the perfect narrative on such a massive stage, he can permanently cement her A-list status.

Alec had to call in multiple heavy favors to land her the gig. Back when he was dating Tricia, she handled all of this seamlessly while he just barked orders. Under Tricia's guidance, the shows and idol routes Jade took had all flopped.