Semua Bab Dead at Heart: Bab 121 - Bab 130

Chad was quite surprised by how fast Jayson had received the news. He had only found out about this yesterday, yet Jayson was already taking relevant actions today.Chad acted as though he had little information about the project. He shook his head. "Nothing much has been confirmed yet. Do you perhaps have someone you'd like to recommend to join the team, Mr. Larkin?"Jayson smiled slightly. "There is one person I'd like to recommend."Chad made no further comments since the answer was pretty obvious.He spotted Ariel, who stood not too far away. There was a conflicted look on Chad's face.As someone who had been in the business circle for many years, Chad instantly realized the real reason why Jayson had come over to the Walker residence today.It appeared Jayson had dropped by to meet Chad and ask him about these things. He did not really care about Ariel's personal matters.Ariel was not particularly sad or disappointed. She had come to accept the reality of her situation ear

For a moment, Katie was so shocked that she was at a loss for words. Gradually, she noticed how there weren't any turbulent emotions reflected in Ariel's calm eyes. She simply looked serious.Katie opened her mouth, but she only managed to find her voice a while later. "No wonder… No wonder…"Frankly, there was no way they would not notice what the situation was really like in Ariel and Jayson's marital relationship. It was just that…"Ari, be honest with me. Did you and Jayson decide to get divorced because of Lucas?" That was the issue Katie was worried about.They had been together for several years. Yet, the two of them suddenly decided to get divorced not long after Lucas was released from prison?"No. It has nothing to do with him." Ariel could tell that Katie had some misunderstanding.She explained, "I'm not doing this for anyone. I simply understand now that there's no point in trying to force a relationship to work. We should stop putting each other through torture."W

Ariel looked at Perry in surprise, while he stared blankly at their brief touch, seemingly lost in thoughts.She subconsciously frowned and quickly pulled her hand and her notebook away. Her gaze grew distant when she said, "Thanks."Perry couldn't help but purse his lips at the way Ariel was being cold and avoiding him like the plague. "What a coincidence to see you here at the military tech exhibit as well."She put away her notebook and nodded. "I'm here with Chad.""Chad?" Perry frowned slightly, surprised to find that she was on a first-name basis with Chad.Ariel didn't catch his focus. "See you later."She then gave a slight nod before going off to catch up with Chad.Perry turned to watch her leave, deep in thought.Meanwhile, Nancy, who had just gotten out of the car, happened to see what happened. Perry had helped to pick something up for Ariel, and she seemed to have held his hand.Nancy frowned, wondering if she was overthinking it.As soon as Zach and Frederick g

Ariel's hand froze mid-air. She turned and looked over.Nancy had swiftly made her way over. Her gaze was laced with displeasure when she said, "Do you think this is some kind of toy model? It's the result of years of hard work by research scientists—you're not allowed to touch it without permission!"Ariel met Nancy's sharp, accusing gaze—and felt the weight of the gazes of others, who were starting to look her way. She then started frowning.Frederick stormed over with a hardened expression. "As expected of someone who knew nothing! Didn't anyone tell you before you came in? You're only allowed to look at the exhibits here. If you want to handle them, you'll need to apply for authorized assistance first!"He thought Ariel was being reckless and disrespectful, far from Nancy, who clearly knew how to carry herself in places like this.Even Zach had worn a rare look of seriousness. He was raised under strict discipline in a military compound, and knew well the kind of tight regulat

Chad's gaze shifted to Ariel as soon as Jayson arrived. He couldn't help but smile seeing her completely unfazed while focused on recording data.He'd known that she was a strong-willed woman all along. Once she made up her mind about something, she'd pull herself out of it without hesitation.Ariel had always been good at keeping her emotions in check.Chad couldn't help but observe Jayson.The moment he walked in, he would've known that Ariel was here. However, his gaze brushed past her without a second thought.To anyone watching, regardless if they knew of Jayson and Ariel's history, it would seem like the two of them didn't know each other.The way he'd made her seem like a stranger so effortlessly cut deeper than words ever could."Has he ever brought you a hot drink?" Chad huffed before turning to look at Ariel. "Mr. Larkin is quite the thoughtful man, isn't he?"She continued scribbling in her notebook and replied without so much a glance up. "No," she replied truthfull