บททั้งหมดของ Dead at Heart: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

Finally, there was a reply from inside the room. "Come in."Ariel pushed the door open. Jayson had just finished showering and was standing with his back to her, checking his phone.As she stepped in, she noticed his suit jacket had fallen on the rug. Instinctively, she went over to pick it up.Jayson turned around at that exact moment. His eyes landed on the jacket in her hands, and his brows furrowed. "Don't touch my clothes."Ariel used to iron all his clothes by hand, so he assumed she was going to press the jacket, like she used to.Ariel pressed her lips together and tossed the jacket onto the bed. "When are we going to—""You can go to bed first," Jayson cut her off. While glancing at his watch, he strode past her and left the room. He didn't care whether she had something important to say.Ariel hadn't expected him to leave in such a hurry. She didn't even get the chance to talk about the divorce.And as for who could possibly make him rush off like that, she couldn't t

Though Ariel hadn't expected this turn of events, it made perfect sense.How could Jayson miss the opportunity of using such an important banquet to further elevate Nancy's status?But…"Sorry, Chad. I've wasted your efforts." Ariel felt that the tensions between her, Jayson, and Nancy had made Chad's efforts futile.Introducing her to others would be beneficial for Faye Technologies, but Jayson hadn't given her the opportunity to shine.Chad frowned. "It's fine. My seat's next to Mr. Pearce, so we'll have a chance to talk. There'll be plenty more opportunities to get to know the other big shots."However, just as they were about to take their seats, a staff member approached Ariel."Sorry, Ms. Walker. There's been a change in the guest list. Your seat has been moved to the second row. I hope you don't mind."Ariel raised her eyes and saw that her original first-row seat was now occupied by Nancy. Jayson sat beside her, leisurely sipping his tea. He barely spared Ariel a glance

Ariel caught a familiar fragrance. Shocked, she weakly lifted her head, and her gaze locked with Jayson's eyes.He stared at her with an expressionless face.That look made Ariel feel utterly embarrassed, as if she had done this on purpose."Sorry." She gritted her teeth to get up. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and the wave of pain made her body feel weak and unsteady."Do you need me to carry you?" Jayson's voice was neither cold nor warm, almost detached, as if he were talking to a stranger.Ariel noticed the shift in the way people around her were looking at her.It was as if they thought she was deliberately putting on a show and chose the most powerful man in the room."Ms. Walker, Jayson's girlfriend is right there. Are you really so helpless?" Matt scoffed loudly.Nancy watched Ariel calmly, as if she were just observing a spectacle.Perry, however, frowned. He felt that something wasn't quite right with Ariel.Just as he was about to speak, Matt suddenly exclaime

Jayson's gaze was so indifferent. He could clearly see how sickly she looked, but there was no concern in his eyes.They had been married for three years and lived under the same roof every day.Even a pet that had been raised for three years would feel sympathy for its owner.But with him, the only time he seemed to care was when it came to Nancy. Ariel's well-being meant nothing to him.Ariel glanced at Nancy's abdomen before pulling away from Lucas, who had been ruffling her hair.Lucas noticed Jayson and Nancy as well. He gave Ariel a look before greeting Jayson, "Mr. Larkin, are you feeling unwell?"Jayson shook his head. "I brought Nancy here for a checkup."Lucas recalled the gossip he'd overheard earlier and smirked. "Any exciting news? I heard it's a prenatal checkup."Nancy raised an eyebrow. She exchanged a glance with Jayson and gave him a smile.Jayson's gaze sharpened slightly. "Be careful with your words, Mr. Sanderson. Rumors like these wouldn't be good for Nan

When Ariel heard the words "Mr. Larkin's girlfriend", she paused for a moment.So he was capable of acknowledging a relationship at work.He could make his love known, let Nancy move freely within the company, and give her the security of being seen as someone official.In Jayson's eyes, it seemed Nancy was the only one worthy of that.Janice gave a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Girlfriend? Oh, so you're not an actual employee here?"Nancy smiled graciously. "Jayson granted me permission to study on-site at Nexura Solutions. I'm not officially employed, but I help evaluate certain projects."So she had a say in today's material inspection too?Ariel frowned slightly.Jayson had granted Nancy so many exceptions.She wasn't an employee, yet she could freely access the confidential sample room, view manufacturing processes and 3D modeling blueprints, and even participate in key production projects.Tom quickly explained, "Don't worry, Ms. Swanson. Ms. Stanton is more than c