The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 445

Originally, Jade wanted to directly expose Julianna as Danny's official fiancée on camera, immediately branding Tara as the homewrecker.

But given her current infamous status and the toxic label attached to her name, Jade knows her words hold no weight. If the eagle-eyed fans sniff out the drama themselves and uncover Julianna's identity on their own, the backlash against Tara will be infinitely more destructive.

Jade builds a magnificent, chaotic drama in her head, reveling in the upcoming destruction.

But then...

Julianna glances at Jade, a faint, polite smile touching her lips—a smile that carries a distinct, chilling distance.

"A team? That does sound fun. But actually, I prefer to work alone."

Her voice is soft but incredibly firm, leaving absolutely no room for debate.

Work alone?

The entire cast freezes in shock. The rules clearly stated groups of two or three. Everyone assumed she would either join a faction or steal a partner. No one expected this.

"You... you want to be a one-woman team?" the host asks, completely thrown off guard.

The rest of the cast is relatively unfamiliar with Julianna. Evan recognizes her vaguely from high-society galas, knowing she is the cherished eldest daughter of the Sinclair family, but they have never actually spoken.

Nikolai, however, knows exactly who she is. His work intersects heavily with pharmaceutical development, so he is well aware of Julianna's reputation. She is an absolute prodigy who was recruited into The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research at an incredibly young age. She is a powerhouse who cannot be underestimated.

How did the producers manage to book an industry titan like her? Nikolai marvels silently.

Unable to help himself, he casts a quick, assessing glance at his biological sister, Tara, wondering how she will possibly survive against someone of Julianna's caliber.