The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 842

Tara bursts into laughter. “No way. An evil side character couldn't hold a candle to you.”

“But that's exactly what it feels like! Don't the evil side characters always try to break up the happy couple, only to get chased away by the male lead?” Bianca whines. “I literally just got shooed away by that jerk!”

“You can't look at it like that. You need to channel your inner leading lady,” Tara says, playfully correcting her with a serious expression. “They're the villainous couple in your story.”

Bianca blinks, the words washing over her like a sudden epiphany. “You're right! Why am I putting myself down? They're just the background extras in my life!” She picks up her fork and starts aggressively stabbing her cake, mashing the frosting into a messy pulp. Despite her pep talk, her frustration is glaringly obvious.

Across the restaurant, once Bianca's figure disappears from view, the gloom on the other woman's face lifts entirely. She adjusts her posture, flashing Coen what she hopes is a gentle, elegant smile. “Coen, look at her—” She wants to highlight her own graceful, understanding nature by contrast.

Coen cuts her off as if he hasn't heard a word. “I apologize, but I don't think we're a good match.”

“Wh-what?” The woman freezes, her eyes widening in sheer disbelief. The whiplash is too much to process. She stares at him, her mouth opening and closing before she finally manages to force the words out. “Coen, what did you just say? You just—”

Marrying into the Traller family would be a massive honor for her and her relatives. Added to the fact that Coen is undeniably gorgeous and successful, he is the ultimate catch. For him to drop a blunt rejection right after handling the 'interruption' is incomprehensible.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify