The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 206

"Mom, your plan is definitely going to work!"

Hearing Jovani's advice, Jade finally lets out a breath of relief. She fully buys into her mother's strategy for the upcoming birthday banquet.

This is exactly why Jade is so desperate to get Jovani officially brought into the Dennis household. She firmly believes her mother's sharp, ruthless intellect runs circles around a woman like Deanna, who was raised in a bubble of old money and married into a perfectly matched life.

"Of course it will. Just relax," Jovani says, reaching out to affectionately stroke her daughter's hair.

Underneath the doting facade, Jovani suppresses a heavy sigh. Her daughter hasn't inherited a single drop of her own cunning. Being pampered and spoiled by the Dennis family all these years has left Jade soft and short-sighted.

But it doesn't matter. As long as Jovani is around, her daughter will always reign supreme over Deanna's flesh and blood.

Thinking about how Deanna showers affection on her rival's daughter, while Deanna's own three sons fall over themselves to cater to Jade, Jovani feels a sick, twisted thrill. Her own bloodline is worshipped, while Deanna's real daughter is treated like trash by her own family.

It's exhilarating. Absolutely intoxicating.

A morbid, feverish excitement flashes in Jovani's eyes. She can't wait to see the looks on their faces the day they finally learn the truth.

Meanwhile, over the next week, Lana diligently takes her medication and applies the topical treatments. Her face completely clears up, and she finally breathes a massive sigh of relief.

During this time, Deanna and her sons shower Lana with expensive gifts on Jade's behalf. Even Charles steps up, smoothing things over by handing the Jewell family several highly lucrative projects. Thrilled by the influx of cash, Quentin starts coming home early every night, doting on Lana with newfound affection.

Because of all this, Lana's resentment toward Jade fades dramatically. If anything, she feels like the disaster was a blessing in disguise.

"Did you train in martial arts before this? Your form is incredible!"

"Man, if the boss is going this hard, we can't afford to slack off!"

The on-set atmosphere is electric. Morale is through the roof, and everyone is giving it their all.

Tara flashes them a radiant smile. "I just spent a lot of time studying the script. If we're going to do this, we have to do justice to the characters and the audience."

Her words only fan the flames, and the crew dives back into filming with twice the energy.