The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 580

"Pardon?" Tara asks, not catching the quiet murmur.

"Oh, nothing! Come on in, let's chat before lunch," Katie says breezily, guiding her future daughter-in-law into the grand living room.

The coffee table is lined with an exquisite array of handcrafted pastries.

"Try these. Our head pastry chef is incredible. They're his specialty."

As a true foodie, Tara cannot resist the gorgeous spread. The pastries look like literal works of art. Pulling out her phone, she snaps a few quick photos.

"You have such a great eye, Tara. You make a simple cake look like a cover shot for a culinary magazine," Katie praises enthusiastically.

"It's mostly just good plating," Tara replies modestly. The desserts are so intricately designed that practically any angle looks professional.

As the two women happily chat over dessert, Danny casually strolls down the sweeping staircase from his study.

"Oh? Tara, what brings you here?" he asks, feigning mild surprise.

Danny walks over and smoothly takes the seat right beside Tara. While Katie and Tara dive deep into the complexities of clinical trials and new drug development, Danny listens intently. Medical research isn't his field, so he is perfectly content acting as a handsome piece of background decor, quietly enjoying the fact that the two most important women in his life are bonding so effortlessly.

Eventually, the conversation shifts toward integrating artificial intelligence into medical research.

This is Danny's absolute domain. As a master of tech and AI applications, he seamlessly joins the discussion, offering brilliant insights on utilizing AI in pharmacology. Tara has plenty of questions regarding the tech side of her research, and the two immediately fall into a deep, engaging rhythm.

Katie watches her son and Tara bounce ideas off each other with effortless chemistry. Smiling warmly, she checks her watch and signals the butler to prepare their lavish lunch.