The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Jade instantly takes a step back, her hands raised in desperate defense. “No! I didn’t push her! It was an accident! She just slipped!”

But her eyes dart nervously around the room, completely unable to hold anyone’s gaze.

Seeing her pathetic, guilty reaction, the rest of the cast instantly pieces the truth together.

What a vicious, backstabbing snake.

A cold, mocking smile touches Tara’s lips. She doesn’t have the video evidence right now, but watching Jade squirm in pure terror is highly satisfying.

Jade only pulled this stunt because she knew the live broadcast was down. But revenge is a dish best served cold. Her time will come.

Tara steps closer, her voice dropping to a chilling whisper meant only for Jade. “Careful walking outside, Jade. Like I said… karma is watching.”

‘I-I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Jade stammers, playing

dumb.

The director, eager to move past the near-fatal PR disaster, quickly steps

1. He hands Tara her dry clothes from the transport boat. “Go get changed. We’re going live again in ten minutes.”

The stream boots back up.

Millions of viewers had been anxiously staring at a blank screen since the storm hit, terrified for the cast on the isolated island. Seeing everyone standing safely in the cave sends a massive wave of relief through the chat.

The director steps directly in front of the camera, practically glowing. “Ladies and gentlemen! The storm knocked out our feeds, but we have

incredible news! Tara has successfully completed The Final Gauntlet and secured The Grand Cache!”

The crew applauds wildly.

The live chat absolutely explodes:

[Tara is an absolute legend!]

[Finding the cache during a literal hurricane? She is a survival god!]

[Wait, did something happen off-camera? The tension in that room is super weird…]

[I don’t care, I’m officially a die-hard Tara fan for life.]

Forcing a sickeningly sweet smile, Jade immediately wedges herself into the camera frame right next to Tara. “Tara is just so amazing! I look up to her so much!”

Even now, she refuses to miss an opportunity to leech off Tara’s skyrocketing clout.

The entire reality show feels as though it was custom-built to turn Tara into a superstar. She shined brilliantly through every single challenge, while Jade was completely humiliated.

Jade seethes internally, feeling like she has spent the entire week serving as a stepping stone for Tara’s career.

But she breathes a sigh of relief. The nightmare is finally over. She is going home. As soon as she gets back to the city, she will sit down with Jake and orchestrate a plan to destroy Tara once and for all.

Tara simply rolls her eyes, ignoring the parasite beside her. The audacity of this woman is truly staggering.

With the finale wrapped, the cast boards the speedboats and leaves Solitude Isle. After packing their belongings at the village base camp, a private luxury coach drives them directly to The Grand Meridian.

Chapter 40

A massive horde of paparazzi is already swarming the hotel lobby.

The Elite Circle has dominated the top trending spots every single day since it aired. The public’s obsession with the show is unprecedented.

Reporters thrust microphones into Tara’s face the second she steps off the bus. “Tara! Your performance on the show was absolutely phenomenal! You’ve gained millions of followers overnight. How do you feel about your sudden rise to fame?”

Tara flashes a polished, gracious smile. “I’m deeply grateful for all the love and support. It was definitely a unique experience, and I have to thank the production team and my amazing castmates for having my

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