The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 313

Jade's public apology was already drawing massive attention, but the news of her subsequent self-harm stunt and framing attempt explodes across the internet within an hour. Jake instantly burns through cash and favors trying to suppress the story, but his efforts are entirely useless. An invisible, far more powerful hand is clearly driving the narrative, ensuring the scandal spreads as widely as possible. Jake suspects it is either Tara or Danny pulling the strings, but their terrifying efficiency catches him off guard.

The scandal triggers a massive wave of public outrage, instantly rocketing Jade to the top of the trending charts. She is branded with labels like toxic, manipulative and two-faced.

"I knew there was something wrong with her! She's a homewrecker, she fakes her singing, and now she's pulling stunts to frame her own sister? Absolutely disgusting!"

"What happened to the innocent girl-next-door? More like a wicked witch. No wonder Tara left the Dennis family. They must all be this toxic."

"The entertainment industry is crazier than the movies!"

Inside the VIP ward, Jade has already swallowed the rapid-healing pill her biological mother provided. The medication is lightyears ahead of anything the hospital can offer. The agonizing, bone-shattering pain quickly fades into a dull ache, which is exactly why she dared to execute this ruthless plan. Though she feels fine, she puts on a fragile, pitiful act. Noticing Jake is the only one in the room, she instinctively reaches out for his comfort.

"Jake," she whimpers, her voice dripping with vulnerability. "Everything hurts so much. I feel so terrible."