All Chapters of Dead at Heart: Chapter 551 - Chapter 560

Gary, representing the military, fixed Nancy with a cold stare. "Nancy, you'll need to cooperate with the investigation from here on out."The situation was driven straight to the climax. No one had expected things to escalate this far.Meanwhile, Samson had been quiet for a long while before finally turning his gaze to Ariel. A storm of emotions flashed in his eyes. He had always known Ariel wasn't simple. He had even suspected she might be better than him, but he had never once imagined this.This outcome made Nancy's mind go blank. Her breath came in short, uneven bursts as she looked toward Cedric, who sat there calmly. For the first time, she lost her composure in public. She couldn't understand. How could this be happening?Noticing her gaze, Cedric narrowed his eyes. He knew full well how this happened. He scoffed. "How bold. Did she even think about the consequences of taking such a risk?"He knew Nancy had only one chance to access the confidential U.N2 code—yesterday.I

Jayson stopped and looked at Ariel.From across the distance, she couldn't quite read his expression, but he seemed to be staring at her for a long moment. Her entire presence seemed relatively relaxed.Neither of them said anything.Samson glanced at Ariel, then back at Jayson.Jayson didn't linger. He walked toward the exit, where people came and went.As he waited for his ride, Cecilia stepped out. She turned, observing his impassive profile. "Ariel isn't the same as before. No one can outshine her now. With her identity revealed on a stage like this, she's secured fame and fortune. Nothing and no one can shake her anymore."Even if someone wanted Ariel gone, no trick in the book would work.Jayson lowered his gaze. His thumb brushed over the smooth edge of a metal lighter. "Maybe."Cecilia smiled, though it carried no warmth. "Mr. Larkin, I honestly don't understand you. Who do you actually love? Nancy or Ariel?"Before today, she might have sworn it was Nancy. But now, so

After Ariel and Chad left, Cecilia paused before getting into her car and cast a glance in the direction they had gone.When Samson came out, he noticed her thoughtful expression.He approached. "No one expected her identity. Now that it's public, she's bound to get attention from the government. Petty tricks won't work on her anymore."He walked toward his own car. Before leaving, he said casually, "Don't think Jayson won't figure out what you did that day."Cecilia finally glanced at him. A faint smile touched her lips, but there was little warmth behind it.…Nancy had never imagined she would find herself under a national investigation.After layer upon layer of questioning, sweat had soaked through her collar.The process dragged on for nearly two hours. Since this involved top-level classified information, the procedure was unusually strict.She couldn't possibly confess, and each denial only served to prolong the investigation.When she finally emerged, the sun was set

The series of closed doors and slammed opportunities was finally breaking Nancy.No matter how composed she had been in the past, she couldn't withstand the shock and consequences of this case.She had hoped to find a way out on her own, but now, it felt like a brutal reality had come crashing down on her overnight.Nancy realized she had no useful connections and had never really stood on equal footing with people in this world.She couldn't accept Perry's attitude.At this moment, it seemed like only Matt could speak up for her. Even just persuading Perry or letting Jayson know what she was facing would help.Nancy felt her chest grow heavier by the second.She pushed caution aside and turned the car toward the club Matt frequented.When Matt learned Nancy was here, he didn't stop her. She was led straight inside.Matt gave her a once-over as she stepped in. It was the first time he had seen the once-proud, untouchable Nancy looking like this—disheveled, almost defeated, yet

"Fine," Ariel replied.Now that Betty knew about her past and identity, there was no brushing her off anymore.She hung up without asking Jayson to pick her up. She felt that that kind of display would only make things awkward for both of them.After finishing work, Ariel checked the time and finally drove toward Crescent Point around 7:00 pm.It was the start of the rainy season. Halfway there, the sky opened up. The air carried the damp smell of earth and rain.When she arrived, she got out of the car under an umbrella and walked up to the door, only to realize she no longer had the code.Ever since Jayson bought the house back, the door code had been changed.But if she rang the bell, Betty might notice something was off.Ariel frowned slightly.Just as she was considering her options, footsteps approached from behind. Through the damp air came a faint scent of fir. Before she could turn, the person behind her took her hand and pressed her finger against the scanner.With