The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 443

Their subtle, affectionate exchange is instantly caught by the sharp-eyed fans, triggering another explosion of comments.

“They are so sweet! You can tell they just get each other with one look.”

“We all know Mr. Calhoun adores Tara, but I feel like Tara totally spoils him right back!”

“Yes! No matter what Mr. Calhoun says, Tara backs him up. They are so incredibly protective of each other!”

The overwhelming wave of support for Tara and Danny completely drowns out Evan's meager fanbase. His suggestion is dead in the water.

Nikolai steps in, attempting to play the role of the devoted, protective sibling. "I think free choice is the better option too. I definitely want to be on Jade's team to look after her. Evan, you'll join us, right? A three-person team sounds perfect."

Nikolai thinks this makes him look like a warm, reliable brother. He has no idea that the audience is violently rejecting the performance, their disgust for him growing by the second. His actual biological sister is standing right there, yet he completely ignores her to fawn over the imposter. The deep, emotional look he gives Jade is so misplaced that viewers joke he looks more like her fiancé than Evan does. It's totally pathetic and hard to watch.

Evan, meanwhile, is practically vibrating with rage. He wants to punch Nikolai in the face.

Who the hell said I wanted to be on her team? Evan screams internally. Stop making decisions for me!

Suddenly, Evan remembers how Jake always said his two younger brothers were incredibly stupid. Stupid doesn't even cover it, Evan thinks bitterly. Nikolai is completely braindead.

Trapped by the cameras, Evan has no way out. To make it worse, Jade leans into Nikolai's suggestion, acting coy and demure. "I'll listen to whatever Nikolai decides."

Screw your decisions! Evan curses silently, his posture sagging as the last bit of life drains from his eyes.

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