Dead at Heart novel

Chapter 745 +25 BONUS Chapter 746 Jayson was drenched in cold sweat, hunched over, and panting softly. Warm, wet liquid trickled down his back. He could feel the stab wound was deep-so deep, it felt like the blade might have pierced his chest. The pain was excruciating. Morgan had been kicked so hard in the stomach that he rolled several feet across the floor, nearly coughing up blood. But he scrambled to his feet quickly. "Stand back!" he shouted. "If you try to go upstairs, I'll make her fall from that spot!" Jayson was losing blood fast.

He'd been running a high fever for a full day and hadn't recovered. The injury on his back made him increasingly light-headed. Still, he didn't let it show. Morgan, now savoring the moment, stared at the wounded Jayson with a twisted sense of triumph. "So the great Mr. Larkin isn't always powerful and invincible? That's payback for what you did to me!" Beyond his demands, Morgan had come for revenge. A cold glint flashed in Jayson's eyes as he forced himself to stand straighter. "Don't hurt her. I'll give you what you want." Morgan didn't waste time with more threats.

He rushed upstairs, determined to keep his leverage intact. He knew Jayson wasn't an easy opponent. Lowering his guard wasn't an option. Clutching his chest, Jayson took a few deep breaths. Despite the pain, he rushed out of the building-he had to make sure Ariel was safe. Ariel couldn't fully discern the state of the person from where she was. She could only steel herself and say, I'm alright! Don't worry. I'm fine!" She didn't know what Morgan might do in desperation. Her only hope was to keep Jayson safe. Jayson didn't mention his injury. He took a deep breath and raised his voice.

"Don't worry. Just trust me! I won't let anything bad happen to you." Morgan had reached the third floor. His voice echoed through the building. "I know everything! You destroyed the Sanderson Group! Jayson Larkin, this is payback!" Jayson's eyes hardened. This wasn't how things were supposed to go. His plan had been to slowly strip Morgan of his options, keeping him in the dark while dismantling the Sanderson family's empire. But now... Suddenly, tires screeched outside. Lucas jumped out of his car, his face twisted with rage and panic as he took in the sight before him.

"Morgan Sanderson, have you lost your mind?" With everyone present, Morgan shouted his demands. "Prepare one billion dollars and help me leave the country safely. I'm taking lier with me. Once I'm safe, I'll let her go." Jayson could feel his shirt soaked with blood. He leaned against the car door to steady himself. Then he looked at Ariel and said firmly, "Fine. I'll do everything you ask. Just let her down first." 1/4 Chapter 746 He glanced at Lucas. Morgan, too far away, didn't notice the brief exchange.

+25 BONUS Lucas caught the signal and quickly disappeared into the shadows, out of Morgan's sight. At the same time, he shouted to keep up the illusion. "Morgan, if you want this negotiation to work, you need to guarantee Ariel's safety! Otherwise, the entire Sanderson family will pay!" Morgan bristled at Lucas' words. The young man who once depended on the Sandersons now dared to challenge him. Meanwhile, Jayson tried to distract him. "Is that truly everything you require? More importantly, is your family safe out of the country?

You need to specify exactly what I should do, including the timing and preferred methods." Lucas had already slipped into the building. If he moved fast, he could reach the third floor in moments. Morgan remained cautious. With so much uncertainty, he looked down to check Lucas' position. His expression darkened when he realized that Lucas was nowhere to be seen. Then he heard rushed footsteps behind him. Danger was closing in. Ariel's heart skipped a beat. Morgan panicked. He knew Lucas was fit and agile. A man in his 50s like him wouldn't stand a chance in a fight.

Lucas burst onto the third floor, kicked the door open, and lunged at Morgan, grabbing him by the neck. Morgan felt his airway constrict. Lucas wasn't holding back-he wanted him dead. Fear and panic surged through Morgan. As they struggled, Morgan dragged Lucas and slammed into Ariel, causing her body to swing outward. The rope slipped off the steel bar she was hanging from. Ariel's eyes widened in shock. She couldn't even scream. As she fell, the rope briefly caught on a steel frame along the second-floor wall. Her body swayed, then dropped again.

Jayson's blood ran cold as he watched what was happening. His wound no longer mattered. He sprinted forward, arms outstretched. "Tuck your feet in and keep your head between your arms!" Ariel's mind was blank, but she reacted instinctively. She landed in Jayson's arms. He held her tightly as they hit the ground and rolled several feet from the impact. A muffled groan escaped Jayson. The scent of blood grew stronger. Still, he gently placed a hand on Ariel's head, shielding her from seeing his condition.

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