The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 450

Given the chance to defend Tara, Danny takes no prisoners.

Standing on the far edge of the group, Julianna watches Danny repeatedly step up to shield Tara. Her previously neutral expression finally slips, darkening into a heavy scowl.

Oblivious to the tension, Jade maintains her arrogant stride. She opens her mouth to continue her lecture, putting on a show as she reaches for the gardening tools.

Watching her, Tara silently counts down in her head. One. Two. Three!

Right on three, Jovani is mid-sentence, feeding Jade the next step of the process. Suddenly, the audio cuts out. Dead silence.

"And then, managing the moisture is..." Jade trails off. Without the voice in her ear, her smooth delivery instantly shatters into nervous stammers.

"What's wrong? You were speaking so fluently a second ago. Why the sudden stutter?" Danny mocks, catching on instantly. He shoots Tara a knowing look, stepping in as her mouthpiece without her needing to say a word.

A rush of warmth floods Tara's chest, and a soft, affectionate glow fills her eyes as she looks at him.

"I—I'm fine. I just felt a little dizzy for a second," Jade lies frantically.

"Oh, you're not feeling well again? What perfect timing," Tara says with a slow, chilling smirk. "The last time you gave a presentation at Dennis Group, you suddenly felt sick too. What a fascinating coincidence."

The implication hangs heavy in the air. The other guests stare at Jade, their expressions shifting from admiration to blatant doubt.

She loves to steal the spotlight and trample on others, but this time, Tara is in a fantastic mood and ready to strike first.