The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 627

"Do not act impulsively," Jovani warns sharply, instantly bringing Jade back down to earth. "If you blow this cover, we will be both ruined."

Seeing Jade shrink back, Jovani softens her tone just enough to keep her hooked. "And don't waste any more energy trying to please the Dennis family. I'm going to rip this whole charade wide open soon enough."

Charles is a coward. She has been pushing him to divorce Deanna, but he endlessly stalls, terrified of losing the financial backing of the Sterling family and terrified of Eleanor's wrath.

If he won't pull the trigger, Jovani will do it for him. She is salivating at the thought of the look on Deanna's foolish face when the truth finally comes out. It will be glorious.

"Okay, I'll follow your lead," Jade agrees eagerly.

In the past, Jade loved playing the innocent victim. She enjoyed having her brothers wrap their lives around her while she used Deanna's blind love as a weapon against Tara. The thrill of being unconditionally adored made her hesitant to let Jovani shatter the family illusion.

But the game has changed. Jake treats her like a disease, and Nikolai and Alec are pulling away. The protective bubble is bursting.

She decides she is done pretending. She believes she is Charles's daughter, which means the Dennis fortune belongs to her just as much as anyone else. If her mother can ruthlessly orchestrate the expulsion of Deanna and all four siblings, Jade will become the sole heiress.

The fantasy of absolute power is intoxicating.

"Please hurry, Mom! I can't wait much longer!" Jade urges, desperate to see her family burn.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify