The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 364

They are the classic corporate parasites—thriving on office politics and shifting loyalties the moment the wind changes direction. Tara wouldn't trust a single word out of their mouths. Jade, however, eats it right up. She truly believes she is simply superior, blessed with a much better destiny than everyone else.

"It's nothing, really. Helping the company means helping my dad and brothers. I'll always give it my all," Jade says smoothly. "Since I'm new here, I'll be relying on all of your guidance."

She has delivered this exact brand of fake humility countless times before. Her reputation in the entertainment industry might be completely shredded, but maintaining her fabricated persona is practically muscle memory. Bringing her act to a new corporate stage is effortless. Originally, she dreaded the idea of an office job, but with so many people showering her with praise, she decides she doesn't mind it one bit.

Spotting Tara walking past, Jade deliberately follows her into the breakroom. "Tara! You're working here now too? I thought you were staying at your own company," she says in a saccharine tone. "This is wonderful, though. We can both contribute to dad's company. It's going to be so great working together."

The empty pleasantries roll right off her tongue. Normally, Tara wouldn't bother engaging with such a blatant waste of time. But today, she slowly lifts her gaze, her stunning features breaking into a radiant smile. She is genuinely curious about how this idiot managed to save the medicinal fields, so she doesn't mind indulging in a little verbal sparring. She figured Jade would lay low after her career imploded, yet here she is, bouncing back like an unkillable pest.

Jade, who fully expected to be ignored, is thoroughly unnerved by the brilliant smile. Tara usually treats her words like background noise. The fact that she is actually responding sets off immediate alarm bells in Jade's head.

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