The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 774

Danny's implication is crystal clear: he and the entire Calhoun family treat Tara infinitely better than the Dennis family ever did, or ever will.

"Right. Well, I'll just leave this here. You can have it whenever you want," Alec says, forcing an awkward, self-deprecating smile. He sets the thermos down on the stone table beside her, his fingers absentmindedly rubbing the cool metal exterior.

A flicker of profound disappointment crosses his eyes, but he quickly masks it with strained optimism. He can feel the piercing gazes of the surrounding employees—some looking at him with pity, others enjoying the drama—but he forces himself to sit up straight, desperate not to look pathetic.

Before he left the city, he had sworn to Jake and Nikolai that he would make Tara feel their sincerity. Now, staring at her cold indifference, he realizes this road to redemption is a hundred times harder than he thought. And it isn't just the brothers suffering; their mother is equally shut out. It looks like it won't just be the three brothers crying in a corner tonight—Mom will be joining the pity party.

Tara refuses to say another word to him. Her emotions are a tangled, complicated mess when it comes to her family, but Danny's constant affection and playful teasing keep her grounded, preventing her from spiraling into dark thoughts.

Alec's awkward presence doesn't ruin the night for the rest of them. The group continues to laugh, eat, and drink in high spirits. Even though Tara's inner circle ignores him, Alec is still the heir to the Dennis Group, and plenty of ambitious employees are more than happy to strike up a conversation with him.

Night falls over the remote campsite. Far from the city's light pollution, the sky is breathtaking. A vast, glittering tapestry of stars stretches out above them. Lying back on the grass and staring up at the infinite universe brings a profound sense of peace.

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