Dead at Heart novel

Chapter 121 Chad was quite surprised by how fast Jayson had received the news . He had only found out about this yesterday , yet Jayson was already taking relevant actions today . Chad acted as though he had little information about the project . He shook his head . " Nothing much has been confirmed yet . Do you perhaps have someone you'd like to recommend to join the team , Mr. Larkin ? " Jayson smiled slightly . " There is one person I'd like to recommend . " Chad made no further comments since the answer was pretty obvious . He spotted Ariel , who stood not too far away .

There was a conflicted look on Chad's face . As someone who had been in the business circle for many years , Chad instantly realized the real reason why Jayson had come over to the Walker residence today . It appeared Jayson had dropped by to meet Chad and ask him about these things . He did not really care about Ariel's personal matters . Ariel was not particularly sad or disappointed . She had come to accept the reality of her situation early on . After all , there was no way Jayson would suddenly change his ways this year after having ignored and neglected her before that .

It was solely for Nancy's sake that he was willing to attend the ceremony this time . She walked over to them calmly . " Thank you for coming today , Chad . " Ariel felt extremely grateful to him since Chad had canceled several work - related appointments to be there . Chad patted her head lightly . " You don't have to be so courteous with me . I'll be leaving in a bit , though . I need to attend an important meeting with our overseas partners . Can you handle things here on your own ? " " Don't worry . I'll be here . " Jayson glanced at his watch . His tone was calm and steady .

Ariel found his actions today strange . Chad's eyes were unreadable as he gazed at Jayson . " Right . I'm sure there won't be any problem since you have Mr. Larkin with you . " After Chad left , Ariel turned her eyes to Jayson . She noticed he had dressed differently from his usual go - to style . The suit that he was wearing was in a shade of black matching his tie and suitable for the solemn occasion . He had not put on any extra accessories . Still , Jayson oozed sex appeal even when he was wearing a rather simple outfit .

It was obvious Jayson had changed into a more suitable outfit before coming here . " Are you leaving soon ? " Ariel reckoned he would not stay around for too long . Jayson's gaze fell on her . He curled his lips . " Are you sending me away already ? " Ariel was rendered speechless . She found his responses odd . " No. Don't you have other things to attend to , though ? " Tell me then . What is the other thing that I have to attend to ? " Jayson took a sip of tea . His brows lifted as he stared at Ariel . 1/2 Chapter 121 +25 BONUS Ariel fell silent .

For a moment , she could not figure out what Jayson's plans were . " Is he not going to be there for the fireworks show that's been scheduled for Sarah's birthday ? " she pondered . Jayson did not offer any other explanation , and Ariel had no intention of prying . That was considered his personal affairs . Ariel had no qualms about it as long as he showed up for today's ceremony . Janice stayed and had lunch with the Walkers . During the meal , Lucas took a few calls . Ariel could vaguely hear the sound of a woman's soft and sweet voice talking .

Lucas did not seem to mind others overhearing their conversation . He said coaxingly , " Mhm . I'll go and meet you tonight . There are others with me . So , don't make too much of a fuss now . " Katie took a glance at Ariel , who had not even looked up . Beside her , Jayson had a look of indifference on his face . Various emotions flashed through her eyes . Truthfully , she was roughly aware of what had happened between Ariel and Lucas in the past . Katie felt slightly more reassured now after seeing how those two seemed to have moved on and let go of past grudges .

Fortunately , Jayson was unaware of their past relationship . Otherwise , Ariel's married life might have become even more chaotic . Each of them had different thoughts on their mind as they had lunch together . Wendy kept asking Lucas to meet up with her , and the latter conceded . Before leaving , he said , " Should we meet up some other time , Mr. Larkin ? Wendy said she had invited Nancy to go skiing . Should we all go together ? " Lucas made sure to only bring up the topic when Katie was not around . However , he did not try to avoid Ariel when he said that .

He did not seem to find any problem in mentioning Jayson's mistress in front of his wife . Jayson lifted his gaze . " Let's discuss it some other day . " He gave an ambiguous answer . Lucas smiled enigmatically . " Sure . You can get in touch with me any time , Mr. Larkin . " He looked at Jayson . Then , Lucas cast a glance at Ariel . Anyone could tell these two were not a happy couple .