Semua Bab Dead at Heart: Bab 581 - Bab 590

A professional like him would always make sure to finish the job. Yet Ariel had come through the crisis remarkably unscathed.Chad asked, "Was it Jayson who helped you deal with the man?"Ariel nodded. "He was the one who saved me last night. Things got a little complicated, but I wasn't hurt. You don't have to worry about me."To put their minds at ease, Ariel gave Chad and Janice a brief account of what happened when she and Jayson met Nancy yesterday.Janice's jaw dropped. It took her a moment to recover. "Damn… Jayson is one cold-hearted man. They were together for so long, yet he discarded her just like that."While Janice was furious over what Nancy had done to Ariel, Jayson's ruthlessness sent chills down her spine. Clinging to Ariel's arm, Janice's emotions were a swirl of anger and relief. "Thank goodness you and Jayson settled the divorce so peacefully. You didn't cling to him either. Otherwise, with him being so clever and dangerous, who knows what he might have done

Not everyone in their industry would appreciate Ariel's intelligence and talent. When personal interests were at stake, some people inevitably revealed their darker, greedier sides.Ariel understood exactly what Chad meant. Without wasting any time, she decided to speak with Jayson. She had just reached the ground floor and was heading toward her car when she spotted a Bentley parked by the roadside.Lucas stepped out, his expression hard as stone. The moment he saw her, he strode forward and grabbed her wrist."You've been drawing too much attention lately. First, you nearly lost your life. Now your reputation's in shambles. The situation's tricky. You should avoid public appearances for now," he said sharply, already dragging her toward his car, as if her earlier act of hanging up on him didn't matter."Lucas! Let go of me!" Ariel snapped, her expression turning icy as she yanked her wrist free. Each time she saw him, Lucas seemed more out of control. He had never been this d

Ultimately, the key to resolving the situation lay with Jayson. All he had to do was issue a statement denying the rumors. A single sentence from him would be enough to clarify everything—he could simply say none of what the article claimed was true.Ariel pressed her lips together, then shook her head and said matter-of-factly, "I'd understand if he doesn't want to help me, considering what happened back then. I'll figure out what to do after I return from the charity event."The charity event was being held in Eastgate, so Ariel drove herself there.Despite the rumors swirling around her, she knew staying out of sight would do more harm than good. After parking her car, Ariel encountered a few familiar faces near the entrance. Most people treated her the same as always, with some even greeting her politely.After all, the scandal hadn't been verified, and Ariel had gained significant attention recently for her achievements."Ms. Walker, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. I hop

Jayson had attended this public event with the intention of making some clarifications.He lowered his gaze and glanced at Ariel. "Since we're already here… aside from your personal donation, why don't we make a joint one?"Ariel met his gaze, her expression betraying nothing. "You can do as you see fit.""Alright." Jayson lifted his gaze and looked at the charity event's organizer standing nearby. His voice was calm and composed as he addressed the audience."This is probably our first time attending an event as a married couple. There have been some negative opinions and speculation about my wife on certain online platforms. She isn't the type to be bothered by gossip, but I know those rumors have affected her."Tonight, I'm donating 99 million dollars under both our names. I hope it brings as much good energy to our marriage as it does to this cause."Ariel blinked in surprise, startled by the staggering amount. She looked at Jayson in disbelief.Cecilia's brows knitted as sh

Jayson's explanation sounded perfectly reasonable. Ariel hesitated for a moment before handing him the car keys. Since he had volunteered to drive, she saw no reason to object.She started to head for the back seat, but Jayson opened the door to the front passenger seat instead."I'm driving an unfamiliar car," he said, glancing at her. "You should sit here and make sure I don't mess it up."Ariel frowned slightly. "What, do you think you'll drive us into a ditch?"Leaning casually against the door, Jayson replied, "Who knows? If we do, after attending a public event together, we'd definitely make the headlines tomorrow."Ariel fell silent, realizing he was teasing her.She eventually got into the front passenger's seat.Jayson started the engine, smoothly turning the car in the direction they both knew well.After a brief contemplation, Ariel spoke. "Thank you for clarifying things for me tonight. You were more or less a victim in this whole situation. I admit that. But wasn