The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 389

"Since you are having trouble keeping up, I will gladly break it down for you again," Jade says, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness. "Listen very carefully this time." She emphasizes the words, desperately hoping Jovani hears the cue to repeat the feed from the top.

"Loud and clear," Tara replies, her lips curling into a mocking smile. "You don't need to repeat yourself so dramatically. Unless, of course, you're trying to send a message to someone else?"

Jade forces a laugh and casually sweeps her hair behind her ears, ensuring everyone can see she isn't wearing standard headphones. Jovani had anticipated this exact scenario, opting for the surgical cochlear implant so Tara would never find any physical evidence of cheating.

"I don't know what you mean. As you can see, I am not wearing an earpiece," Jade says confidently.

"Great. Then get on with it," Tara urges, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Are you ready now?" Nikolai asks, his patience wearing thin. The entire room is waiting, and she just recited the information perfectly a minute ago. What is there to prepare?

Panic claws at Jade's throat. Her mind races, but she cannot recall a single technical term.