Dead at Heart novel

Chapter 570 Chapter 571 Ariel was a complete, independent individual. The achievements she had attained were simply the fruits of her efforts. She couldn't possibly blame it all on the old her who felt lost and helpless. Every human had flaws. Ariel was just glad that she had chosen to change and become a better version of herself. Ariel liked her new self. Nancy could tell from Ariel's expression that she wasn't going to help her. Nancy knew very well about what had happened between Sarah and Elena that Ariel had just shared since she had been part of it as well. Still...

"Ariel, you're just shifting the blame to me now. Can't we treat those things as separate incidents?" Nancy's breathing became quick and uneven. She tried to persuade Ariel that it was their mothers who had bad blood and not them. Ariel cast her a stony gaze and said mockingly, "I am treating them as separate incidents, though. You should be imprisoned for what you did during the competition. Congrats, Ms. Stanton." Without sparing another glance at Nancy's ashen face, Ariel turned around and walked away. Nancy was consumed with fear almost instantly.

She subconsciously reached out to grab Ariel's hand. Ariel wasn't going to let Nancy lay her hands on her this time. She shoved Nancy away before the latter could get close enough. Nancy lost her footing. She staggered and fell onto the floor. With an icy expression, Ariel looked down at her. "You have no right to ask for my forgiveness." There was an unpleasant ringing in Nancy's ears. People were all looking her way. They stared at her with scorn, contempt, and disdain. This had never happened to Nancy. She was on the brink of losing her mind upon receiving such harsh treatment.

Her bloodshot eyes bulged as she glared menacingly at Ariel's receding figure. Ariel spotted Cecilia, who had just gotten out of the car, as she exited the lobby. Cecilia noticed her as well. She beamed and waved her hand. "Are you heading out?" Ariel halted in her tracks and directed her gaze at Cecilia. "Ms. Pryce, you're here for...?" Cecília pointed to the streets in the distance. "I was just there. I decided to drop by and invite you to dinner since I happened to pass by. My friends are all very curious about you.

A lot of people are your 1/3 Chapter 571 fans, considering what you've achieved so far." Ariel smiled faintly. She maintained a neutral expression. "I'm afraid I won't be able to do that with you for the time being. I'll be pretty occupied since our work has increased drastically recently." (1) She politely declined Cecilia's offer. Cecilia didn't seem to mind it as she smiled. "I understand. Let's meet up when you're free, then." Ariel's phone rang just then. She took her phone out and glanced at the screen.

Then, she looked at Cecilia and pointed at her phone." Sorry, I have to get going now." "Sure, no worries. You should go." With a smile on her face, Cecilia waved her hand again. Ariel walked past her. After watching Ariel get into the car, Cecilia crossed her arms and stared pensively in the direction where the Range Rover had driven off to. 1 The ashen-faced Nancy wasn't expecting to run into Cecilia just as she stepped out of Faye Technologies' lobby. The wariness that stemmed from a woman's instincts rose within her. Deep down, Nancy wished to avoid getting on Cecilia's wrong side.

She also didn't want to let others see the pathetic and miserable state she was in. Without a word, Nancy turned around and was about to hurry off. Cecilia directed her gaze to Nancy. "Hold on." 2 Nancy clenched her fists. She had a blank look on her face. She felt hopeless and defenseless as despair consumed her. Nancy turned around. Cecilia scanned her from top to bottom. Eventually, she smirked. "I happen to be free now. Why don't I give you a lift?" a Nancy stared at Cecilia with her bloodshot eyes.

She knew Cecilia had played a part in her current predicament, but she also knew she lacked the power to retaliate. After she parted ways with Cecilia, Nancy received a phone call from Sarah. Sarah's voice cracked since she was getting a bit too emotional. "The lawyer Jayson had hired for me... 2/3 He refused to defend my case in court!" a