The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 687

"Mom is in a really bad place right now. I keep hearing her mutter your name," Nikolai sighs, choosing complete transparency. He lays out the entire sordid truth about Charles, Jovani, and Jade's true parentage. "We think she's overwhelmed with regret over how she treated you when you first came back."

It makes logical sense. Deanna is shattered by her husband's betrayal, but the most agonizing pill to swallow is the realization that she spent years pouring all her maternal love into her rival's daughter. Naturally, that devastating truth forces her to confront how terribly she neglected her own flesh and blood. Deanna isn't the only one drowning in regret. While Nikolai and Alec are still wrestling with their confused emotions, Jake has completely woken up to the reality of his past actions and is consumed by remorse.

Tara is mildly surprised to hear the news. "I didn't expect Jovani to show her hand this early," she murmurs.

She figures Jovani must have been itching to claim her spot, completely unaware that Charles already knows Jade isn't actually his biological daughter. Jovani is likely scheming to use Jade's supposed Dennis bloodline to slowly consume the family's assets. When the truth finally drops that Jade is nothing but a bastard from another man, it is going to be a spectacular show. Tara almost wants popcorn for the inevitable fallout.

"Wait, you already knew about Jovani?" Nikolai and Alec stare at her in shock, catching her quiet murmur.

"Yeah. I knew. So what?" Tara replies flatly. "Does it have anything to do with you?"

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