The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 222

She has to change her strategy. First, she will get rid of the old lady, and then she will deal with her clueless mother, Deanna.

Just then, Alec and Jake walk into the room. Spotting them immediately, Jade dials up her distress.

"Tara, I've always known you resent me," she murmurs, her voice trembling. "You think that because I'm adopted, I stole Mom, Dad, and our brothers' love from you. If I'm doing something wrong, just tell me. I'll fix it, I promise." As she finishes speaking, her eyes well up with tears that cling delicately to her lashes. The sheer sorrow in her reddened eyes makes her look utterly heartbreaking.

"What is going on here? What did you do to Jade this time?" Alec demands.

"Today is her birthday," Jake snaps, stepping up beside his brother. "Can't you just let her have this one day? Why do you always have to pick a fight at the worst possible time?"

The two brothers, fuming at the sight of Jade in tears, take turns interrogating Tara.

"Are you two blind or just deaf?" Bianca shoots back, disgusted. "She is putting on a one-woman show, crying and whining over absolutely nothing. Tara hasn't done a damn thing."

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