Semua Bab Dead at Heart: Bab 481 - Bab 490

Veyo Solutions was suddenly flooded with attention again.Ariel knew they had already signed several new collaborations, but she didn't care.Veyo Solutions had the talent and money. Its growth was inevitable.What lingered in her mind was the painting.The next day, Ariel finally received the official announcement for Sarah's upcoming art exhibition.The organizers had released a confirmed time and location. It was set for exactly one week from now.That was bold.Ariel hadn't expected them to move it up by so much. She glanced at the venue address and immediately recognized it as Cecilia's art museum.So Nancy really did manage to book it.At the same time, Ariel received a call from Katie.The latter rarely lost her composure, but now, her voice was trembling. "Is Sarah Moore back?"Ariel's eyes narrowed. "Grandma, how did you…"Katie's voice wavered as she replied, "Someone came today to deliver an invitation. It was from Sarah. Said she's inviting me to her art exhibit

Even without a single word from Nancy, Ariel knew exactly what she was trying to say.Taking Jayson's arm like that right in front of her was a clear declaration to the world that she was the one Jayson loved. It was also her way of emphasizing that Ariel failed to win her "husband's" heart.Janice's face darkened instantly. That was a blatant provocation.She was about to say something, but Ariel looked away and took Janice's hand. "Let's go in first."After all, Nancy technically hadn't done anything. If they made a scene now, it would only come off like Ariel was being petty and jealous.Besides, she hadn't come here to throw punches. She had a general plan in mind. She needed to play it by ear and wait for the right moment. At the very least, she should wait until everyone had arrived before deciding what to do. Otherwise, it would all be for nothing.Janice clenched her jaw and swallowed the rage.They were here for something big today. She couldn't be the one to mess it up

Perry's words came off more like advice than anything else without clearly revealing his true intentions.But at this point, how could Ariel not sense what was really on his mind? He couldn't even bring himself to say it outright.She slowly turned to look at him. Even the last trace of distance in her eyes faded into cold indifference. "Mr. Houston, you're more of a hypocrite than I expected."Perry froze.Ariel didn't bother saying anything more. She turned and walked off toward Janice.Perry stood there for a long time, unmoving. She had laid bare something he hadn't even realized yet.From this moment on, she likely wouldn't have anything to do with him ever again.…When Ariel found Janice again, the latter mentioned that Chad was still on the highway.Ariel just nodded. She didn't even bother to bring up the run-in with Perry.There were still 20 minutes to go before the art exhibition was scheduled to begin.From a distance, Ariel glanced over at the still-closed exhi

Ariel froze mid-motion and turned toward the sound. Cecilia was striding in on high heels, poised as ever.Even Jayson glanced her way, though he stayed seated.Sarah felt that Cecilia's arrival could be seen as a show of support. After all, this was her art museum.She stood up and said, "Ms. Pryce, welcome."Cecilia glanced at Sarah with a cold smirk. "Hope I'm not interrupting? Is this interview going to be included in your press coverage?"Sarah smiled. "It's no problem. Ms. Pryce, please, have a seat."But Cecilia didn't move. She narrowed her eyes slightly and glanced over at Nancy and then at Jayson beside her."No need for that. I'm just here to drop off a little gift." Only then did Cecilia pull her gaze back and look at Sarah again. "Would now be a good time to receive it?"Sarah, aware of Cecilia's reputation in the industry, figured this might even boost the exhibition's prestige. Smiling, she nodded politely. "Of course."Cecilia clapped her hands.Ariel looked t

Cecilia cast a frosty glance at Nancy. Her tone was biting. "You really think you're some kind of star?"Nancy's expression stiffened. She didn't get why Cecilia was backing Ariel so fiercely.Sure, the venue belonged to Cecilia, but they had paid to rent it today.Sarah had finally calmed down. Facing the cameras now turned squarely on her, she took a deep breath and said, "This is all a misunderstanding. Ms. Pryce, you probably don't know the history between Ariel and our family. I hope you won't let her pull your strings."Cecilia gave a cold snort. "Let me ask you again. Is 'Into Stillness' your painting or not?"Sarah met Ariel's icy gaze, then turned to Cecilia's vaguely amused smirk. Something didn't feel right, but she had already claimed "Into Stillness" as hers. Backtracking now would only make things worse."What are you trying to say, Ms. Pryce?" she asked.A strange chill swept through Nancy. Her gaze darted instinctively toward Jayson, who remained calm and compose