The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 555

"No, I don't think so. Professor Howard is deep in conversation with Mrs. Calhoun and Mr. Yates. We shouldn't interrupt," Julianna replies. Her tone is perfectly polite, but her delivery is razor-sharp and leaves no room for argument.

"Oh, that's true. Let's hit the buffet instead," Bonnie chirps, easily swayed. She’s completely oblivious to the bitter resentment currently simmering behind her cousin's composed smile.

Meanwhile, across the room, Landon is sulking. He has never been rejected twice in a row just for asking for a simple dance. His ego is bruised, but his persistence is borderline pathological. He refuses to take the hint.

Spotting Jade passing by, he instantly pivots.

"Ah, Miss Jade Dennis, isn't it? I have to say, the cameras simply don't do your beauty justice." Landon recycles the exact same script and sleazy charm he just used on Tara and Julianna. It is the classic playbook of a wealthy playboy—rinse and repeat until someone bites.

Jade, who has spent the entire evening swallowing bitter humiliations, freezes. The sudden, unprompted flattery is a balm to her battered ego. Her face lights up.

"Really? Thank you," she says, her voice intentionally softening into a coy purr. She delicately tucks a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

Landon recognizes the signal immediately. He's got a live one. Slipping effortlessly into the role of a gentleman, he offers a slight bow. "I've always admired you. Would you do me the honor of a dance?"

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