The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 479

"You have a point," Tricia says, her smile fading into a worried frown. "You practically declared war on Jade and dragged your brothers into the crossfire. Do you think they'll retaliate?"

Tara’s brothers, despite their flaws, aren't unhinged enough to resort to actual violence. But Jade is a different story. Who knows if that desperate woman might snap and hire a hitman?

"Let them try," Tara says calmly, patting Tricia's shoulder. "If they escalate, I won't hold back."

In reality, Tara knows the Dennis family won't back any murderous schemes. Her real concern is Jovani. She had already tried to use Garrison to eliminate both Tara and Danny in one strike, but failed miserably. Jovani is too smart to risk a messy assassination attempt right now. Plus, Tara knows Jade's vanity. Jade's immediate priority will be winning back Deanna's affection, not seeking revenge.

Pulling out her phone, Tara shoots a quick text to Joey: [Keep a 24/7 watch on Jovani and Jade. I have a feeling they're about to make a move.]

In their past clashes, Jade always managed to scrape by. Even when her reputation took a hit, she never suffered a fatal blow to her status. But the mother-daughter duo is getting bolder, and their relentless scheming is exhausting. This time, Tara has no intention of letting them walk away with a slap on the wrist. She's been in a foul mood lately, and destroying their next plot is exactly the kind of stress relief she needs.

Tara rolls her eyes, ignoring the comment.

Over the next few days, Deanna's attitude toward Jade remains frigid.

Thanks to Charles throwing ridiculous amounts of money and political weight around—and Danny deliberately pulling back his forces—the Dennis family scandals are slowly fading from the headlines. But the damage is done. Deanna can't shake her resentment over Jade's attempt to sabotage Jake's relationship with Lucinda.