The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 314

Her voice carries a sickly-sweet, tearful edge, designed to hook into his heart and pull at his protective instincts. She assumes that since Jake recently defended her, he is back under her spell, making it safe to play the damsel in distress.

"Ha."

Instead of a warm embrace, a dark, chilling laugh fills the room. The sheer coldness in the sound sends a shiver down Jade's spine. Before she can utter another word, a heavy hand clamps down on her throat.

"Jade, we are way past this. Drop the act," Jake snarls. His face is entirely devoid of warmth, replaced by a cold, penetrating glare of a man who finally sees the truth.

Jade's eyes widen in sheer terror. She instinctively claws at his wrist, but his grip is like an iron vise. Her breathing turns ragged as panic sets in.

"Jake... what... what are you talking about?" she rasps, forcing the words through her constricted airway.

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