The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 204

The Alchemists operates in the shadows, known for their ruthless methods and lethal bio-weapons. Their involvement means a deadly crisis is brewing within the Dennis family. Years ago, they were the ones who orchestrated Tara's kidnapping, conveniently paving the way for Jade to steal her place. Now, they are targeting Grandma Eleanor.

Lana's ruined face was likely an accident, but it gives Tara a fresh lead. Joey has previously discovered that the syndicate is deeply entrenched in the underground market, running illegal drug trades and dangerous human experiments. It mirrors the horrific lab Tara survived on that remote island. Because they operate with such extreme secrecy, federal authorities have struggled to pin them down.

Tara pulls out her encrypted phone. [Trace the origin of this skincare set. Find out exactly who handed it to Jade.]

She sends the message to Joey. She needs to know who Jade is meeting with. Thank god for her mentor at The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research. Those years of grueling study allow her to spot these lethal concoctions at a glance.

Two days later, Joey's elite investigative skills deliver results.

[Jade is secretly meeting with a woman,] Joey texts.

[A woman? Who is she?] Tara frowns.

[Looks like a standard high-society mistress. Lives alone in a heavily secured suburban villa. Probably a mistress,] Joey replies.

A mistress? That makes no sense. Why would Jade associate with someone like that? The pieces start clicking into place in Tara's mind.

The Dennis family built their empire on pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. Now, a supposedly dead woman with ties to the Alchemist Syndicate is operating in their backyard. The web is tangled, but Tara is ready to tear it apart.

Meanwhile, at the suburban villa.

"Jade, what on earth happened? Why did that woman's face melt off after using the cream?" Jovani demands.

Jade is sobbing on the plush sofa, her makeup smeared. Thanks to the disastrous fallout, someone has been digging into Jovani's identity, forcing her to scramble and cover her tracks. She is incredibly annoyed, but she forces herself to comfort her weeping daughter.