The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 221

Tricia is a top-tier talent manager who has launched the careers of countless A-list celebrities. It is an open secret in the industry. While she might not be a familiar face among the old-money elite, her reputation in the entertainment world is legendary. So, when she openly declares Jade a talentless hack who can't be saved, everyone in the business believes her without hesitation.

The humiliation leaves Jade scrambling to save her dignity. "Tricia, I know you've harbored a grudge against the Dennis family ever since you and Alec broke up, but you can't just slander me like this."

Jade excels at playing the victim. She shrinks back, her posture practically screaming vulnerability and innocence. The moment she puts on her carefully crafted helpless persona, someone immediately jumps to her defense.

"Exactly! Jade used to have a beautiful voice. All her songs were massive hits. She only pivoted to acting because her vocal cords were damaged."

"You're being incredibly petty," another guest chimes in. "Just because you got dumped doesn't mean you should take it out on his sister."

The guests at this party are a mix of wealthy socialites, popular celebrities, and Jade's dedicated sycophants. Some of the socialites, unfamiliar with the ruthless reality of the entertainment industry, genuinely feel sorry for Jade.

"Tricia has never held a grudge against me. Don't try to pull that victim card here." Tara tilts her head slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd with icy precision before a mocking smile touches her lips.

It is the one topic she despises more than anything in the world. Even though she is Charles's biological daughter and shares the Dennis bloodline, she still can't step into the light. Whenever she thinks about her hidden status, a suffocating wave of despair washes over her, making her feel utterly inferior to Tara. Whether she is labeled an adopted orphan or an illegitimate child, the stigma keeps her securely pinned beneath Tara's shadow. The reality of it fills her with burning hatred.

And every time the resentment boils over, she channels it directly toward Eleanor. If Grandma Eleanor hadn't opposed her parents' relationship all those years ago, Jade would have been born the undisputed princess of the Dennis dynasty. She would be the most respected, legitimate heir. Pinning all her current humiliations on Eleanor, Jade's desire to eliminate the old woman grows stronger by the second.

Once this banquet is over, she decides, she needs to find a quick and direct way to kill her. She simply can't wait for the slow-acting poison to take effect. Besides, Eleanor is on high alert now, making it nearly impossible to slip her another dose.