The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 569

First, Nikolai calls. Then Alec, followed by Deanna. Finally, even Charles rings her line.

Tara doesn't need to guess their motives. They are desperate to interrogate her about the National Scientific Symposium.

She is the prized disciple of the legendary Joseph, close friends with the esteemed Victor, and clearly favored by Katie. The Dennis family witnessed all of it firsthand yesterday.

Since those three figures are absolute titans in the medical research world, and the Dennis Group relies heavily on pharmaceutical cultivation, securing a connection with even one of them would bring the company unimaginable wealth.

Jake has recently been burning through favors and resources, desperately trying to secure a partnership with The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research. But breaking into that circle is nearly impossible. Low-level researchers have no real authority, and the heavyweights are far too busy to entertain corporate executives.

Now that the family realizes Tara holds the golden keys, they feel entitled to her connections. In their eyes, she is a Dennis, so she owes the family her leverage.

They bombard her phone endlessly. Even when she blocks their numbers, they find new ones to call from.

Charles initially wanted no part in this shameless scheming, but Deanna's relentless nagging wore him down. Recognizing the massive corporate benefits, he finally caved and reached out.

Unfortunately for him, his status as her father holds absolutely zero weight. Tara ruthlessly rejects his call. He has enough self-awareness to know she despises them for their blatant favoritism toward Jade, and that kind of resentment isn't easily erased. Yet trying to explain that to his wife and sons is like talking to a brick wall. None of them possess the capacity for self-reflection.

"I'd love to have dinner with you," Tara says, her tone knowingly sharp. "But I have a feeling this isn't just about sharing a meal, is it?"

Tara isn't stupid. She visits Eleanor regularly, checking her health and keeping her company, but she always drops by spontaneously. Her grandmother never makes grand, formal invitations filled with awkward small talk.

Eleanor knows Tara's schedule. She knows exactly when Tara naturally plans to visit her and Aunt Kellen. This sudden, highly orchestrated call guarantees the rest of the Dennis family is using the old woman as bait.

"I knew you'd see right through it," Eleanor sighs, her voice laced with exhaustion. "If you don't want to see them, it’s okay. They definitely don't have good intentions."