The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 664

The primary reason Nikolai passed the task to Alec is that he simply doesn't want to go with Jade.

Lately, every time he treats Jade well, it triggers a tidal wave of guilt over how he treated Tara. Deep down, he carries a heavy burden of remorse. Seeing Tara thrive, radiating a dazzling confidence, makes it impossible to ignore her existence.

Furthermore, every time he grabs drinks with Evan, the man looks utterly miserable and depressed, clearly drowning in regret over losing Tara.

This only amplifies Nikolai's own guilt. He deeply regrets not repairing his relationship with Tara when she first returned to the family, choosing instead to endlessly defend Jade and ignore Tara's feelings. He used to think Tara was out of line for picking on Jade, who was living under their roof out of charity. Now, he realizes he was the one who was hopelessly biased.

"My brothers are the best," Jade says, flashing a brilliant smile now that she got what she wanted.

Jake is useless to her now, but she still has these two wrapped around her finger. Alec, especially, is incredibly simple-minded. Jade knows that her and her mother's true identities might be exposed in a few years, and she has no idea if these brothers will still acknowledge her as their half-sister when the truth comes out. Her strategy is to bleed Alec dry first, then figure out a way to extract everything she can from Nikolai. She practically hums with joy, confident that manipulating Alec will be as easy as breathing.

The charity auction is hosted by the influential Lyons family, with thirty percent of the proceeds going to build schools for underprivileged children. While branded as a charity event, the items up for grabs are highly coveted. Word spread quickly, drawing a relentless stream of wealthy elites. Entrance requires an exclusive invitation, ensuring the crowd is entirely made up of the ultra-rich and powerful.

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