The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 481

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll always listen to you." Jade plays the picture-perfect, obedient daughter, ensuring Deanna looks at her with absolute satisfaction.

Internally, however, Jade is practically seething, wanting nothing more than to slap the woman. Deanna is a fool, utterly useless, riding solely on the luck of joining the Dennis family. If it weren't for the grand scheme playing out, Jade wouldn't waste a second humoring her.

"Good. As long as you behave..." Deanna's words cut off as a speeding car swerves wildly, barreling straight toward her.

"Mom, watch out!" Without a second thought, Jade lunges forward, shoving Deanna out of the way just as the out-of-control vehicle slams into her.

The brutal impact sends Jade flying. She hits the pavement hard, crimson quickly blooming across her pristine white dress.

Deanna turns pale, her legs giving out as she collapses onto the sidewalk. "Jade!" she screams, her voice cracking with terror. "Jade, are you okay?"

Bystanders flock to the chaotic scene as the rogue vehicle speeds off, the driver fleeing the consequences of the hit-and-run.

"Mom, I'm fine," Jade rasps, her hands weakly grasping at Deanna and leaving smears of red on her clothes. "It just... hurts so much."

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify