The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 467

Evan is the next to leave. He lingers, desperate for a chance to say goodbye to Tara or even offer her a ride. But her gaze sweeps right past him as if he doesn't exist, twisting the knife in his already aching chest. Utterly drained from the show's relentless drama, Evan climbs into his car without another word.

Nearby, Tara waits for the agency to pick her and Loretta up. Danny saunters over, his presence immediately commanding the space. "Let me give you a ride."

"It’s okay, the company car is already here," Loretta blurts out, her eyes widening in panic. She knows perfectly well Danny only wants to drive Tara; she's just a convenient excuse. Terrified of interrupting their alone time, Loretta seizes her chance the moment the agency van pulls up, scrambling inside.

Tara moves to follow her, but Danny steps into her path, blocking the door. "I can drop you off. It's on my way."

"Taking the company van is much more efficient. Let's not trouble you with a detour," Tara replies coolly.

Danny arches a brow. Is this little firecracker genuinely angry? She couldn't possibly be icing him out the second the cameras stop rolling, could she?

"Are you mad? Because of Julianna? I was on my best behavior. I didn't say a single word to her the entire time."

"Whatever. If she doesn't want to come, I’m not going to beg her," Nikolai snaps, leading Jade toward their own ride. He really had wanted to bridge the gap with Tara, but her cold indifference stung. They used to be so close, yet she treats him like empty air. His confidence is already shattered from the show, and he has zero patience left to get on her good side.

Settling into the plush leather seats, the two siblings finally retrieve their phones. After days of isolation, they are practically buzzing to reconnect with the world. Jade is especially eager to see the internet tearing Tara apart. She's convinced the public will brand Tara a homewrecker for getting between Danny and Julianna. She can still remember the vicious hate she once received online, and she is thrilled at the prospect of Tara facing the same firing squad.

What Jade doesn't anticipate is that the overwhelming wave of public disgust isn't aimed at Tara. It's aimed squarely at her.