The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 345

Inside the Dennis Group headquarters.

"Mr. Dennis, the botanical yields for this quarter are disastrous. Both volume and quality are far below our projections," a senior executive reports.

"Worse still, our rare medicinal crops in the greenhouse sectors are suffering massive die-offs. Several of our high-value hybrids are visibly withering," another adds.

"If this trend continues, our supply quotas for the federal government and our pharmaceutical partners will face catastrophic shortages. We will lose our monopoly and market dominance in a matter of months."

Charles sits at the head of the conference table, bombarded by bad news from every direction. His temples throb.

"Do any of you have actual solutions?" Charles roars, slamming his hand against the table. "I don't pay you to recite problems! I want a fix!"

The room falls dead silent. The executives avert their eyes, suddenly fascinated by their notepads. Charles scowls. A bunch of useless cowards. They are brilliant at complaining but vanish the second real action is required. Even the high-priced specialists he hired earlier this year have proven entirely incompetent, offering nothing but expensive, empty meetings. The bleeding hasn't stopped.

Charles’s face darkens, the veins in his forehead pulsing with suppressed rage as he clenches his fists.

Jake acknowledges Tara is highly capable in the entertainment industry. She knows how to manipulate public opinion and generate hype. Plus, she inherited their parents' striking looks and possesses genuine acting talent—a lethal combination in showbiz. But what does any of that have to do with agricultural R&D and botanical preservation?

Bridging the gap between entertainment and hard science is an impossible leap. These executives are completely delusional for placing their faith in her. And Nathaniel is the worst of them all. Does he think Tara is some omnipotent god? Jake has long suspected Nathaniel harbors romantic feelings for his sister, but this level of blind faith is absurd. Does he really believe she can magically cure dying plants?

"If Tara understands the issue, let her come back and try. It seems that's what everyone here wants anyway," Charles finally declares, officially adjourning the meeting.