The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 749

"Yeah, Tara, you should really listen to my mom. Stop trying to play businesswoman and just focus on keeping Danny happy," Jade sneers, her voice dripping with malice. "If you kiss up to him and the Calhoun family enough, maybe they'll actually let you marry him and you can live a nice, easy life."

Jade has been dying for a chance to humiliate Tara, and now she is absolutely relentless, firing off insults without holding back.

Seeing the shift in power, the fence-sitting shareholders quickly jump on the bandwagon.

"Ms. Jovani and Ms. Jade are absolutely right! The old business model is dead. The company needs a total overhaul."

"Fresh blood is exactly what we need. I've heard Ms. Jovani is a genius in this sector. I can't wait to see the profits soar!"

"If Mr. Nathaniel backs her, then it's definitely the right call."

Listening to the endless stream of flattery, Jade practically floats out of her chair. Her glory days are finally back. She looks at her mother with pure adoration. Her mom is truly a mastermind—whenever she takes charge, she crushes the competition effortlessly. Basking in the board's worship, the mother-daughter duo shoots Tara looks of utter disgust.

"Well, Tara, I think this meeting is pretty much wrapped up. I'll be meeting with the executives privately to assign their new roles. If you don't have any actual business here, you can leave," Jovani says dismissively.

The voice belongs to Deanna. Dressed in a flawlessly tailored designer suit, Deanna steps into the room, exuding the terrifying, elegant authority of a true matriarch. Her radiant complexion proves she is fully recovered. Flanking her like bodyguards are Jake, Nikolai, and Alec. The four of them march in with lethal purpose.

Seeing Deanna looking so healthy and powerful, Jovani's stomach drops. How did this woman recover so fast? Despite the sudden panic, Jovani keeps her composure, flashing a polite, fake smile.

"Mrs. Dennis. I know Charles's sudden passing has been incredibly hard on you. But this corporation is massive, and thousands of employees rely on us to feed their families."

The threat is obvious: Don't throw a tantrum and ruin the business.