The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 251

"You make a fair point. We're old family friends, after all, and it wouldn't do to let this ruin our relationship. I'll head back and discuss it with my husband to see when we can schedule the engagement ceremony," Lana says smoothly.

Evan bristles at his mother's abrupt change in attitude. He almost turns on his heel to walk out, but he knows he can't escape the situation. He forces himself to swallow his frustration and stay put. With the preliminary agreement settled, the suffocating tension in the room finally begins to dissipate.

"Jade's movie is premiering soon, and I'm highly confident it'll be a massive hit at the box office. That will be the absolute perfect time to officially announce her relationship with Evan," Jake strategizes, shifting instantly into corporate PR mode. "Announcing it at the peak of her popularity ensures the fans will be at their most forgiving. I'll mobilize our PR teams to spin the narrative. We'll make it clear that Evan's split from Tara was entirely Tara's fault, and that any reconciliation between them was always off the table."

Jake knows exactly how to package Jade for the public and insulate her from negative press. Since Evan is Tara's former fiancé, Tara might try to use the sudden switch to stir up drama. Jake suspects Tara might still have feelings for Evan and is just playing hard to get.

The original plan was for Tara to marry into the Jewell family as a strategic pawn, but everything has gone completely off the rails. To stop Tara from weaponizing the situation, Jake firmly believes they need to strike first.

"You're so good to me, Jake. You're always looking out for my best interests. You're my absolute favorite!" Jade smiles. She feels like she just struck gold, convinced that Lady Luck is finally on her side. With the most critical objective of her birthday banquet achieved, she practically throws her arms around Jake, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness.

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