The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

“That’s impossible. How could she possibly have a backstage pass? It has to be fake!” Jade screeches, her voice shrill enough to turn heads.

The security guard frowns, stepping between her and the entrance. “Miss, please don’t block the line.”

Under the shocked stares of the crowd, Tara and Bianca are escorted by security straight toward the VIP channel.

Bianca feels like she is floating. She grabs Tara’s arm, bouncing on her toes. “Oh my god! How did you pull this off?”

Tara offers a vague smile, neatly side-stepping the truth. “A friend gave them to me.” If she mentions she actually ran into Jaden himself earlier, Bianca’s screams would probably shatter the venue’s glass doors.

They slip through the exclusive entrance and sink into their plush seats.

“This view is insane,” Bianca gushes, leaning forward. “We are going to get such an eyeful tonight.”

The stage lights blaze to life, and the deafening bass of the opening track sets the arena on fire. Suddenly, the venue plunges into darkness. The entire crowd holds its collective breath. A single spotlight snaps onto the center stage. Jaden, clad in a glittering silver performance outfit, descends from the rafters, launching straight into a gravity-defying aerial routine.

“Ahhh! Jaden!” Bianca shrieks, her nails digging into Tara’s arm. “He is so hot! My god, he is literally breathtaking!”

Tara watches calmly. It is a good performance, sure, but she spends enough time around Danny’s devastatingly striking face to be entirely immune to standard good looks. Still, she has to admit Jaden is a natural superstar. Every movement is razor-sharp, his vocals impossibly stable despite the intense choreography.

The music swells, pushing the crowd into a frenzy. Jaden executes a flawless spin, sweat gleaming along his jawline under the harsh stage lights.

Bianca is practically hyperventilating. “Those abs! That waist! His legs! His proportions are out of this world!”

Tara takes a slow sip of her water. “He’s alright.”

Bianca’s head snaps toward her. “Alright? You call that just alright?”

Tara shrugs casually. “I’ve seen better.” Danny’s proportions, for instance, are flawless.

Bianca’s eyes widen to the size of saucers. “You have? Who?”

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Chapter 71

Realizing she almost let her secret slip, Tara clears her throat. “You know, those fitness models on Instagram. They have great bodies.”

Bianca narrows her eyes, instantly suspicious. “You’re acting weird. You never care about random guys on the internet.” Unless Tara has seen someone unforgettable in person, there is no way she’d make that comparison.

Tara pretends to be utterly captivated by the stage, refusing to take the bait.

Right on cue, Jaden rips off his jacket and tosses it into the crowd. Underneath, a skin-tight black tank top clings to every rigid muscle. The stadium erupts into an ear-splitting scream that jumps a full octave.

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