All Chapters of Dead at Heart: Chapter 461 - Chapter 470

Even Ariel was a bit surprised when she heard what Cecilia said.Cecilia was still standing next to Ariel. She slowly directed her gaze to Nancy, who had a bewildered look on her face."These aircraft represent our country's pride and honor. It's only right for us to be strict with granting anyone permission to use them. I've heard a great deal about you and your accomplishments, Ms. Stanton. I don't think you're qualified for this."Due to her background and upbringing, Cecilia was never one to hold back when expressing her opinions.It was precisely because of the differences in their backgrounds and status that Nancy felt she wouldn't be able to win this argument against Cecilia, especially when Jayson was not present.Her expression hardened almost instantly. Nancy tried to suppress the anger rising within her. "Ms. Pryce, do you have some sort of prejudice against me?""Allow me to correct that. It's not prejudice." Cecilia didn't try to skirt the issue. With her arms crosse

While preparing for her speech at Ashford University, Ariel came across several of Cecilia's social media posts.Cecilia was far more spontaneous and uninhibited than Ariel had imagined. She had shared glimpses of herself working on her artwork, and the posts made her reflect on how people with artistic inclinations often share similar personality traits—emotional, highly sensitive, and occasionally a bit neurotic.Such traits were even more pronounced in individuals like Cecilia, who came from a wealthy and distinguished family.Despite having just returned from abroad, Cecilia's strong personality had already managed to shake Nancy's pride and confidence.Whenever Ariel saw a new post from Cecilia, she would tap the like button as a friendly gesture.She finished preparing her speech shortly afterward.Chad would also be attending the event as an honorary alumnus.On the day of Ashford University's anniversary, the campus was bustling with activity. Many visitors—neither staff

Ariel had just finished reviewing her speech notes and turned off her phone.Frederick finally noticed her, his expression conflicted. Ever since learning that Ariel was Jayson's wife, he'd felt awkward about their past interactions. At the same time, he sympathized with Nancy. It explained why Ariel had always clashed with her and made things difficult."Ms. Stanton's research paper was of exceptional quality and has already been published. Ariel, you should try to learn from her," Frederick said pointedly, clearly trying to help Nancy get back at Ariel.Nancy recalled how lost Ariel had seemed when reviewing the paper back in Nacsall. Still, she maintained her graceful posture and remained silent.Ariel gave Frederick a sidelong glance. But before she could say anything, Chad had returned after mingling with a few acquaintances.Upon hearing Frederick's remark, Chad quipped, "No wonder Jan mentioned wanting a DNA test with you. You've worked so hard, but I've rarely heard Ms. St

As soon as Russell made the announcement, Nancy froze. Her expression shifted from curiosity to utter bewilderment.She turned toward Ariel, who was already rising from her seat.Gasps rippled through the hall as Ariel stood. Meanwhile, Ashford University students—who had entered the hall a bit later—burst into enthusiastic applause. They had been informed in advance about this special segment. Most had already read the research paper, as the university had purchased access to it from the database. They were thoroughly impressed.Their admiration deepened when they learned the author was Carlos' new student. Ariel's depth of knowledge and expertise had earned their respect.Jayson turned his head, watching Ariel's profile with quiet intensity.Nancy, on the other hand, felt her heartbeat spike. Her mind seemed to stall, unable to process whether this was reality or some surreal illusion.Frederick noticed the change in Nancy's expression. He had just begun to grasp the signific

When Frederick voiced his doubts, some attendees began questioning Ariel as well. After all, what Ariel had shared during her speech was undeniably impressive.But Frederick had a point. Ariel was only 25.Most people her age were still pursuing their master's or PhD degrees. Even the most gifted students were typically inexperienced, learning step by step under the guidance of professors and supervisors.Yet Ariel had developed an innovative flight control system for Faye Technologies—one that significantly advanced the country's aerospace capabilities. The results of that project had already earned widespread acclaim.And now, she had authored a top-tier research paper that experts were praising. It was a level of achievement that even prodigies might take years to reach. What was more, Ariel hadn't undergone any formal academic training in the field.On second thought, it did seem almost unbelievable that she had accomplished so much.So when someone voiced skepticism, others