The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 544

Oblivious to the simmering tension she leaves in her wake, Katie beams and steps back to Tara's side, ready to resume their lighthearted chat.

Just then, a wave of commotion ripples through the venue. Low murmurs and excited whispers sweep through the crowd as several distinguished figures make their grand entrance into the Scientific Symposium. The men walk with a steady, commanding presence in their impeccably tailored suits, radiating the effortless authority of top-tier academics and industry titans.

Bonnie's eyes light up instantly. Even Jovani's gaze sharpens with eager anticipation as she cranes her neck, desperately searching the incoming crowd for a familiar face.

"Dad! Professor Howard! Here you are!" Bonnie chirps, darting away from the tension like an excited bird. She runs straight toward the group of VIPs, utterly fearless and clearly comfortable among the elite.

Tara glances over. Alongside Charles and Jake, there are a few unfamiliar faces. The man Bonnie just called Dad is Gregory Sinclair, the current head of the Sinclair family. Ever since her first run-in with Bonnie and Julianna, Tara had her people run a background check. She knows Gregory is Bonnie's biological father, while Julianna is the daughter of his late younger brother, Garrett. Orphaned at a young age, Julianna and her little brother, Gavin, are fiercely protected by the Sinclair matriarch, Lindsay. But it isn't just the grandmother—Julianna's brilliant intellect and poise have also made her deeply cherished by Gregory.

Beside Gregory stands a man Tara immediately recognizes: Professor Howard. A prominent academic at the Sector 01 Research Institute, his high status ensures a constant flock of brown-nosers vying for his attention.

"Look at you, making a scene in public. Have a little grace," Gregory scolds mildly, his brow furrowing as he compares his boisterous daughter to his composed niece.

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