The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 157

"I found us an investor, so I won't have to spend a dime of my own money," Tara winks, a rare flash of mischief in her eyes.

"Wait, what? Who? Who's the sponsor?" Tricia chimes in, just as intrigued as Bianca.

"Danny."

He had practically begged to invest and partner with her. Why not take him up on the offer? While Tara has more than enough capital to cover the buyouts herself—thanks to her hidden assets and the millions of dollars from her 30% stake in the Dennis Group—using someone else's money is always better.

Bianca and Tricia stare at her, utterly stunned.

"Danny? As in the CEO of Calhoun Corporation? Why on earth is he paying for your contract buyouts?" Bianca asks, her jaw practically on the floor.

Tara keeps it brief and modest. "He wants to buy into the agency and collaborate, so I just let him handle the penalty fees as a gesture of good faith."

Tricia frowns, her protective instincts flaring. "Tara, Danny isn't someone you just play around with. He is notoriously ruthless in the business world. Aren't you worried he's going to screw you over?"

Bianca and Tricia share a determined look. Neither of them wants the Dennis family to succeed. They are far too toxic to be left unchecked.

Meanwhile, over at Dennis Media, Alec and Jade have practically barricaded themselves in the studio, furiously preparing for The Runway Face-Off. Even though Jade has been out of the public eye, her PR team is working overtime, strategically leaking her schedule to social media.

Her rabid fanbase is already whipped into a frenzy, flooding comment sections with aggressive support, vowing to defend their idol to the death. However, Tara's loyal fans are equally aware that she is competing. They know a showdown is inevitable, and they are silently gearing up for war. They refuse to let Jade's toxic fans control the narrative.