The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 684

Seeing Jake snap at her so ruthlessly tugs at Nikolai and Alec's heartstrings. After all, she is the sister they spent years protecting.

"Oh, please," Jake scoffs, rolling his eyes at his clueless brothers. "Have you forgotten the banquet? She brought that Jovani woman and paraded her around as her 'aunt.' She played you both for fools, and you're just going to generously forgive her?"

He can hardly believe their stupidity. With everything that has come to light, they still can't see the glaring red flags. They deserve to be manipulated if they are going to remain this willfully blind.

Jake's words hit Nikolai and Alec like a bucket of ice water. He makes a painfully valid point. If Jade is innocent in all this, why did she lie about her mother's identity? That meant she knew the truth all along and actively chose to deceive them.

Sensing their shifting realization, Jade panics and scrambles to change the subject. "No, it wasn't like that! I had my reasons for keeping it a secret," she stammers, backing away. "Don't worry, I'll move out. I just hope you'll still come visit me."

Without giving them a chance to ask further questions, she turns and bolts upstairs to pack.

Watching her retreat, the two younger brothers feel their resolve wavering. Nikolai frowns. "Jake, do you think we're overthinking this? Maybe she really was in a tough spot."

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