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Chapter 631

After that, Ariel vanished from all surveillance footage. "Are there any exits in that part of the building? Any staircases, freight elevators, or service lifts that could lead elsewhere?" Jayson asked.The club manager shook his head. "No, nothing like that over there."Jayson's frown deepened, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "Think carefully. Is there anything in that area?"Even though Jayson hadn't raised his voice, his commanding presence was suffocating. The manager broke into a cold sweat under his emotionless stare.After a moment of intense thought, the man spoke up. "No staircases or elevators. But there's a door leading to the kitchen. The kitchen connects to a back passage that exits to the street."Jayson took off immediately, heading for the location the manager had described.The building's layout was complicated, and he spent some time weaving through the kitchen before finding the exit.The passage led him to a narrow alley, which opened up onto a busy stre

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Chapter 632

The man was pulled away instantly.Ariel was finally freed from his iron grip. Her wide, fearful eyes remained fixed on the scene unfolding before her.The first person she saw was Samson, arriving just in time to save her. Several security guards followed closely behind him, swiftly subduing her abductor.Samson rushed to her side, quickly untying the ropes around her wrists. "Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?"Ariel's heart pounded erratically, her chest rising and falling with shallow breaths. She hadn't expected Samson to be the one rescuing her."How did you know I'd been abducted?" she asked, trying to steady herself despite the throbbing pain in her wrists and shoulder, and the splitting headache caused by the ether.Samson's brows furrowed as he removed his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "I ran into Mr. Hockney. He said he couldn't find you anywhere, so I came out to look for you.""What about the tender?" Ariel's voice was quiet but strained. She knew Sa

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Chapter 633

For a while, the medical staff moved in and out of the room, tending to Ariel. Eventually, only she and Jayson remained. Jayson tossed Samson's jacket aside. His gaze darkened when he saw Ariel's torn, crumpled shirt and the angry red marks on her shoulder.The emotions he'd been suppressing flared up, and his eyes turned icy.After staring at her shoulder for some time, he finally spoke, his voice hoarse as if he'd been holding back for too long. "Do you also think I stole this opportunity from Faye Tech?"Ariel's lips parted slightly. She had been upset when she'd heard the host announce Bluum Corp as the winner. But she also knew this project wasn't so important to Bluum Corp that Jayson would orchestrate something like this."You didn't plan for this to happen," she said quietly, her face pale, her tone flat. "But you were still the cause."Jayson didn't deny it. The man had abducted Ariel to get revenge on him.Ariel turned to the window, her expression distant. "And Yeage

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Chapter 634

Samson looked genuinely shocked as he met Jayson's gaze. "Isn't it a good thing I found her so quickly? What exactly are you implying, Mr. Larkin?"Jayson turned fully toward him, his expression calm but his presence radiating danger."There's no need to dance around the truth," Jayson said, a contemptuous smile curling his lips. "Let's speak plainly."Realization flickered in Samson's eyes. "Are you suggesting I had something to do with this?" He chuckled, his tone light but edged. "Mr. Larkin, I won't deny I like Ariel. But I'd never stoop to such tactics just to impress her.""You and I both know what your true intentions are." Jayson's voice was low, his eyes sharp and penetrating."You arrived at the perfect moment—just before I did. And right after Ariel was rescued, she heard Bluum Corp had won the bid. You've improved a lot since we last met two years ago."Despite Jayson's words about the past, Samson's eyes held a clueless, innocent look. He offered no response, simpl

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Chapter 635

Jayson entered the ward just in time to see what was happening. His expression darkened slightly.He strode over, dragged the dustbin closer to Ariel, and crouched beside the bed, gently patting her back. He didn't seem concerned that she might accidentally vomit on him."Are you still feeling nauseous?"Ariel vomited quite a bit. She felt extremely unwell. Her stomach spasmed painfully, and her throat burned. Tears welled in her eyes from how hard she had been struggling earlier.Jayson grabbed a tissue, carefully wiping her mouth and then a stray tear from the corner of her eye with his fingertip."You should lie down and rest for a while," he said, his lips pressed into a thin line. "We'll consult the doctor later."Ariel finally began to feel a little better, though weakness still weighed on her. She hadn't expected such a strong reaction to ether. With all her hospital visits, she'd grown familiar with many chemicals, but this one had clearly taken a toll."Here, have some

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Chapter 636

Ariel furrowed her brows. She didn't need another check-up. No one knew her body better than she did.Besides, the staff here had no idea she was terminally ill. Subjecting herself to additional tests would only strain her already fragile body."I'm fine," she said firmly. "I've just been busy lately and probably lacking some minerals or vitamins. There's no need for another check-up."More tests meant more blood draws. After months of treatment, even routine procedures had become unbearable.And now that she had joined the sixth-generation fighter jet project at the 719 base, her health had to remain a secret. If anyone discovered her condition, they'd have no choice but to reconsider her involvement.Jayson frowned. "Ariel, it's safer to do a thorough check-up."Ariel's expression stayed calm, unreadable. "I'm fine now. What you should do is deal with the man who caused this. Staying here is a waste of your time, and you'll put yourself in danger if you don't act.""I'm wastin

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Chapter 637

The nurse looked surprised. "How did you know that, sir?"Jayson cast a sidelong glance at Ariel, his tone light. "Judging by your earlier remark, you seem to have sharper eyesight than she does. Perhaps you could refer us to one of your ophthalmologists here. I'd pay them handsomely for their service."Ariel was rendered speechless. She could hear the underlying jab in his words—his subtle way of teasing her for saying he was wasting his time here.The nurse chuckled softly, catching on to his playful tone.Ariel's treatment didn't take long. Once her job there was done, she left to attend to other duties."What were you talking to Samson about earlier?" Ariel asked as she straightened her clothes.Jayson glanced up. "I thanked him for being so selfless… doing so much for another man's wife."Ariel studied him closely, sensing there was more to his words. "He did save me, and the Yeager Group suffered a heavy loss. Can you tell me the real reason for your attitude toward him?"

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Chapter 638

Ariel's heart skipped a beat.She froze, a ringing sound filling her ears. Her fists clenched unconsciously. "Alright… I'll just keep observing my condition for now."She asked nothing more.She hadn't taken her medication in hours. And just a few days ago, she had been intimate with Jayson.The possibility that she might be pregnant left her dazed, her thoughts swirling in confusion."What's wrong?" Jayson's voice startled her. After settling the hospital fees, he had been searching for her.His gaze flicked to the doctor before settling on her, a faint crease forming between his brows. He stepped closer, studying her carefully. "Does it still hurt anywhere?"Ariel said nothing. She turned and walked away, desperate to keep him from guessing what the doctor had just implied.Jayson watched her retreat, sensing something was off. But with her walls up, he had no choice but to follow quietly.They weren't heading back to Eldoria tonight.Chad, worried about her, decided to sta

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Chapter 639

It was impossible to tell what was really going through Jayson's mind. Ariel had been through too much today. On top of that, she was hiding a heavy secret. Her expression remained blank. "I need you to leave."Jayson met her gaze, unflinching. "That's not one of the options I gave you.""Jayson, what is it you want? I never said I needed you." Ariel's fists clenched tight.He looked straight into her eyes. "I need you." He didn't point out that she was just pretending to be strong."Ariel, I need to keep you in my sight. You're not the only one who was shaken today."He didn't hide the raw edge in his voice. Today's incident had been a stark reminder that he needed to be better prepared for unexpected threats.But Ariel wasn't swayed. She knew exactly what kind of man Jayson was. She had no interest in speaking to him. Besides, her mind was tangled elsewhere. Without a word, she turned, lay down on the bed, and faced away from him, treating the famous Mr. Larkin as if he weren

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Chapter 640

The smile on Janice's face froze the moment she finished reading the message. She knew exactly what it meant if someone needed chemotherapy. Her head snapped toward Ariel, eyes wide with shock and disbelief.Ariel turned and saw Janice's tearful eyes.Alarmed, Ariel wiped at Janice's tears. "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"Janice pointed at her phone. "What's the meaning of this?"Ariel's breath hitched when she saw Liam's WhatsApp message. Her throat tightened, making it impossible to speak."Ariel! What the hell is going on? What chemotherapy sessions? What follow-up appointments? You… What's wrong with your body?"Janice broke down in tears as soon as she registered the severity of the situation. She raised her voice, hoping to force Ariel to tell her it was all a misunderstanding, that it wasn't true.But Ariel only looked at her and swallowed hard. A bitter smile curved her lips. "I… I have endometrial cancer."Janice's world seemed to collapse around her. She froze, fo

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