The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 536

More than anything, Bonnie desperately wants to stay in Julianna’s good graces. The National Scientific Symposium is an elite gathering, drawing the sharpest minds from the pharmaceutical and high-tech industries. Since Julianna secured a coveted spot at The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, her invitation to this exclusive event was practically guaranteed. The only question was whether she would actually attend.

Standing nearby, Julianna swallows a bitter wave of rejection after Danny's harsh words. As a proud daughter of the Sinclair family, she is accustomed to being treated like royalty, having her every whim catered to by a legion of admirers. Hearing Danny publicly distance himself from her—as if she carries some contagious disease—stings deeply. No matter how much she prides herself on her immaculate manners and upbringing, a flicker of genuine hurt crosses her face.

Bonnie adores her cousin and hates seeing her upset. She paces anxiously, desperate to intervene, but she knows better than to cross Danny, who is notoriously ruthless, possessing both the power and the audacity to crush anyone in his path. Bonnie’s eyes dart around the ballroom in a panic until they land on Tara, sparking a sudden, calculating idea.

Catching sight of a familiar figure approaching, Bonnie’s face lights up. She practically sprints over. "Mrs. Calhoun! It’s been so long, I’ve missed you so much!"

"It has been a while. Look at you, Bonnie, you’ve grown into such a lovely young woman," the woman replies warmly.

Heads turn as a strikingly beautiful woman approaches. She appears to be in her late forties, moving with an effortless grace that demands attention. Dressed in a tailored, vintage-inspired gown that highlights her stunning curves, her every step exudes elegance. Her features are undeniably aristocratic, radiant with the inherent poise of old money, but it is the small, dark mole near her eye that gives her a captivating, mysterious charm.

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