Semua Bab Dead at Heart: Bab 741 - Bab 750

Suddenly learning all this, Ariel stayed quiet for a while. "Is that so? But did you really have no feelings for Nancy at all? People's emotions aren't fixed. Everyone saw how close you two were. On the day I was diagnosed, you were even setting off fireworks for her birthday."Jayson had been with Nancy even on her birthday."That day was her birthday, but it was also our anniversary," Jayson said, looking at her. "Lucas was about to get out of prison, so I thought you might forget our anniversary. I thought you'd remember after seeing the fireworks."That day, he had been testing her because Lucas would be free the very next day."His release put me on edge. Normally, you never forget our anniversaries, but that time, you didn't mention it for so long. I naturally read too much into it." Jayson finally spilled all the selfish, messy thoughts he had kept buried.After that day, Ariel asked for a divorce.He had seen it coming. He had always known that he had been skirmishing wit

As soon as Lucas left, Morgan felt like he had fallen into an ice cellar. He stood there, dazed, and his face grew paler by the second.He knew what Lucas was like. Back in the company, Lucas' methods had a reputation for being ruthless.Lucas knew every shady move Morgan had ever made in business. If any of it came out, Morgan wouldn't have a way to survive.Forget the law; even the companies he had screwed over in the past wouldn't let him off the hook. His life would be watched—and hunted—by everyone he'd crossed. Lucas wanted to crush him completely."Dad, what do we do? Let's go to Ariel. She can't just ignore us, right?" Lori's teeth chattered as she stared in the direction Lucas had gone. Her eyes were filled with helpless frustration.Morgan stared at the hand Lucas had ground down so mercilessly. Pain made his lips tremble. "It's over… Jayson was the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. Lucas probably has more tricks up his sleeve."Those two were both gunning fo

At the same time, Lucas—who had just left the villa—also received a text. Of course he had Morgan's number."If you won't show mercy, don't blame me for being ruthless. This daughter of mine is no longer a tool I can use at will anyway. If you all force me into a corner, I'll use her to make a big score."You care about her so much, right? Then she stays as my bargaining chip. Try to kill me, and I'll drag her down with me! Lucas, you drove me into this. No one will have it easy now. Either meet all my demands, or I take her and disappear."Lucas crumpled the cigarette between his fingers. He didn't even notice the burn.How dare that bastard threaten him with Ariel? Something had obviously gone wrong. But Morgan hadn't told him his location.Lucas' face was drained of color. He ran straight for the garage.Wendy walked in with a reserved card just as Lucas was heading out. She couldn't think of anyone else who could make him look that tense.She had come to plead with him to ta

Jayson wore a deep frown as his vision began to blur and darken. Ariel's panicked voice kept him conscious for a fleeting moment. Slowly, he raised his hand and gently caressed the back of her head. "It's alright… Arthur and the others will be here soon. You have nothing to be afraid of…"His voice was barely audible, drained of strength. Ariel felt as though needles were piercing her heart as she listened to his words of comfort.Ignoring the pain in her arm—likely broken from the fall—she climbed off Jayson. Her hands trembled uncontrollably as she lightly patted his cheek. "Where does it hurt? Jayson, open your eyes and look at me!"She tried to locate his injuries but dared not touch him too roughly.Jayson had taken the full impact when he caught her—a grown woman—after her fall from the second floor. Even though Ariel was considered light for her size, the force of the impact would have caused serious damage.Jayson could barely keep his eyes open. Ariel's voice began to s

Shane looked toward the ICU. His expression hardened. "What's wrong with Jayson? Did something happen to him?"Frowning, he stepped forward for a closer look. "How did he end up in the ICU?"It seemed like Shane had run into them by coincidence. The surprise on his face appeared genuine.Ariel, now composed, didn't look flustered. She glanced at Arthur before turning to Shane. "He sustained some injuries. Fortunately, nothing too serious. You don't need to worry, Shane."Shane responded with mild disapproval. "Jayson's condition looks serious. Patients aren't admitted to the ICU unless it's critical. Ari, we're family. We're here to help carry the burden. You don't have to face this alone."Arthur stepped forward, subtly blocking Shane's view of Jayson. His tone remained polite. "Mr. Jayson has turned in for the night since it's quite late. Don't worry, Mr. Shane. I'll remind him to call you tomorrow and update you when he's available."Shane studied Arthur closely. He knew of Ar