The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Jade enters gracefully, wearing a custom haute couture gown and linking arms with Alec. She purposely chose a burgundy color that perfectly complements her radiant complexion. The skirt is adorned with crushed diamonds that sparkle brilliantly under the lights, instantly drawing the attention of the entire room.

A smug smile tugs at the corners of Jade’s mouth. This is the treatment she deserves, unlike that country bumpkin Tara, who stupidly severed ties with the family. Tara will probably never have the chance to attend an event like this again.

“Jade, Evan is here,” Alec murmurs, giving her a heads-up.

Jade turns her head and her eyes light up as she watches Evan walk toward her in a sharp suit. But then, remembering her image, she feigns modesty and looks away.

“Jade, you look absolutely stunning tonight,” Evan says, handing her a glass of champagne, his gaze burning into hers.

“Evan, you made it. But Tara…” Jade bites her lip, looking thoroughly distressed.

Evan is just about to comfort her when the grand doors of the banquet hall are respectfully pushed open by the staff. A low murmur of commotion ripples inward from the entrance. Everyone’s gaze is involuntarily drawn toward the door.

Danny Calhoun!

The formidable head of Calhoun Corporation, a man who strikes fear into the business world, rarely makes an appearance at social events like this. What is even more shocking is the woman resting her hand in the crook of his arm.

“Tara?” The champagne flute nearly slips from Jade’s fingers.

Tara is dressed in a champagne-colored gown that accentuates her luminous skin. Unlike Jade’s deliberately excessive display of wealth, Tara’s styling is elegantly simple, exuding an untouchable aristocratic aura that cannot be faked.

Evan’s face turns livid. He stares intensely at Tara holding Danny’s arm, his eyes practically shooting daggers of fire.

“Tara!” He can’t help but step forward, only to be frozen in his tracks by Danny’s icy glare.

Tara sweeps a casual glance over him as if looking at a complete stranger. She then turns to the Dennis family, her red lips parting slightly. “What a coincidence. I didn’t expect to see you all again so

soon.”

“Tara, I need to talk to you,” Evan insists, desperate to explain himself now that he has finally caught

her.

But Tara lets out a cold laugh. “We have nothing to say to each other. The engagement is off.”

Seeing this, Jade quickly steps in. “Tara, how can you say that? Evan has been out of his mind trying to find you these past few days!”

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Chapter 14

“Looking for me? Or looking for the shares in my hands?” Tara sneers.

With that, she walks away with Danny. She only showed up tonight to provoke the Dennis family. Judging by their shocked expressions, she knows her goal has been achieved.

Danny tilts his head slightly, his voice a low rumble by her ear. “Satisfied?”

A small smile graces Tara’s lips as she replies softly, “This is just the beginning.”

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