The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 232

Yet that narrative is completely falling apart. Tara already had her elite investigator, Joey, run a covert DNA test. The results were undeniable: Charles and Jade are biological father and daughter.

That means the mysterious woman pulling the strings from the shadows is almost certainly Jade's biological mother. Joey hasn't been able to uncover her true identity or figure out who she really works for, but her connections are alarming. She is tied to the Alchemist Foundation, and she clearly has deep roots within the research hub.

Tara frowns slightly. If this woman has so much underground power, why bother keeping Jade tethered to Charles and the Dennis family? There has to be a massive, ugly secret buried at the core of all this.

'Leave Jade's backer alone for now,' Tara texts Joey. 'Keep a distant eye on her, but do not alert her. We push too hard, she goes to ground.'

They had spooked the woman during their last investigation. This time, Tara wants to lure her into a false sense of security before springing the trap.

"You're a smart woman," Tricia says, beaming. Her PR instincts kick in, recognizing a golden opportunity. "And you're a phenomenal dancer. By the way, would you ever consider collaborating with our agency? We might be a startup, but I guarantee we'll be an industry powerhouse within three years."

Lucinda blinks in surprise, but the idea instantly appeals to her. She might not know Tara personally, but she has heard the industry whispers. Tara's recent domination in the modeling world and her explosive popularity on variety shows are undeniable. With Tara's upcoming movie release and her agency's aggressive expansion, the offer is incredibly tempting.