The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 423

That final comment leaves Nikolai frowning. Lately, he finds it increasingly difficult to read his older brother. Every time Jake mentions Jade, his words seem to carry a sharp, hidden edge. Even after Jake walks away, Nikolai stands there trying to decipher the underlying warning, ultimately coming up empty.

"Good luck, Nikolai! I'll go break the good news to Jade," Alec says, exhaling a massive sigh of relief.

Alec hasn't had the full awakening Jake has experienced, but he possesses enough self-preservation instincts to know he wants nothing to do with managing Jade's career right now. He happily delegates the psychological support to Nikolai, convincing himself that maybe his older brother is just better equipped to handle her.

When Jade receives the news that her brothers secured her a spot on the show, she nearly cries with relief. It isn't a full comeback, but getting cast in a premier reality series is exactly what she needs. Knowing Tara is also on the cast makes the opportunity completely irresistible.

"This time, I'm going to absolutely crush her on national television," Jade vows to herself.

She refuses to let Tara humiliate her again. Her previous defeat was purely because she underestimated her opponent. This time, she will be fully prepared. She plans to beg her mother, Jovani, to compile an exhaustive cheat sheet on botanical sciences. When it comes to herbalism, her mother is an absolute expert. There is no way she will lose to Tara in that department.

Feeling her confidence surge back to its usual heights, Jade decides to treat herself to an afternoon of luxury. She heads to her exclusive tea-tasting class, a high-society hobby she picked up the moment she was adopted by the Dennis family. She is determined to mold herself into the perfect, cultured heiress. The masterclass is taught by Mrs. Higgins, the most sought-after etiquette instructor in the city, who strictly limits her sessions to eight elite students.

Jade arrives slightly flustered, finding the other women already gathered around the tasting table.

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