The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 261

Jake's regrets eat at him. If he just pays a little more attention back then, he never would have let their top scriptwriter walk out the door so easily. He blames himself for trusting Tara too much. He figures that no matter how rebellious she gets, she is still family and would never actively sabotage the Dennis Group's interests. But now, that ruthless girl is completely ignoring the company's survival. To line her own pockets and build Astra Media, she is leaving her own sister to the wolves on social media.

"What are you going to do, Jake? Are we canceling the official announcement about Evan and me?" Jade asks, sensing his hesitation. Panic bubbles in her chest. She has already slept with Evan. If they don't publicly confirm their relationship now, who knows what complications might arise? She absolutely refuses to let her sacrifices go to waste.

Jake looks at Jade's tear-filled eyes, and Tara's past warnings echo in his mind. Worse, he remembers how every single attempt to build a relationship with Lucinda was ultimately ruined by Jade's constant drama. Those seeds of doubt are beginning to sprout in his mind, though he suppresses them for now. "Jade, we aren't canceling the announcement. It's just that the movie is getting a lot of negative press right now. It might be better to wait until the dust settles."

"But Evan wants to announce it now. He specifically asked me about it today. I can tell how much he cares about me, and how nervous he is. I already said yes, I can't just go back on my word," Jade lies smoothly, fully aware her brother unconditionally believes whatever she says.

Pivoting quickly, she frames it as a strategic move. "Actually, announcing it now is the perfect distraction. It will bring some positive hype back to our movie. If we stay quiet and act defensive, the media will just write hit pieces on us. We might as well announce the good news and prove to everyone that we aren't bothered by the rumors. But, of course, that's just what Evan and I think. You're the boss, Jake. We trust your judgment unconditionally."

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