Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 648

The higher-ups had also appointed someone to assist Ariel with her tasks regarding the SX alloy, and that person was Elsie.

By the time Ariel found her, Elsie had already received the relevant instructions.

Holding several documents in her arms, Elsie looked at Ariel and said sternly, "Other than my mentor, you're the only person around my age who can boss me around and make me work as your assistant."

It was a blunt reminder of the gap between them. Still, Elsie believed she would one day overcome that gap and surpass Ariel. For now, Ariel should at least thank her for her help.

Ariel checked the address on her phone and replied, "Then you'd better get used to it."

Elsie was struck speechless. By the time she gathered herself, Ariel had already taken the documents and strode out of the room.

Frozen for a moment, Elsie quickly hurried after her, grumbling, "Hey! How can you say something like that?"

She nearly bumped into someone as she stepped out.

Samson looked down at her, and her irritation vanished instantly.

"You two heading out?" Samson asked.

Elsie gave a quick nod. "We're going to test the SX alloy."

Samson's gaze shifted to Ariel's retreating figure. "Just the two of you?"

Elsie shook her head. "There are others coming with us."

Finally, Samson stepped aside, raising his brows slightly. "Alright. Good luck with your work, then."

Elsie blushed and hurried off.

Samson pretended not to notice her reaction.

On the way, Ariel tried to read up on the company Jayson owned.

It had been established five years ago, and the production of certain materials had been moved back to the country. A subsidiary company was set up to oversee the process locally.

Importing those materials from Ulyndor was never easy. The procedures were strict due to their rarity and unique properties.

When Ariel and her team arrived at their destination, the man in charge of liaising with them, recently transferred from Ulyndor, immediately spotted her.

"Mrs. Larkin, this way, please."

Ariel remained composed. Her fingers subconsciously brushed against her lower abdomen. "Was it really necessary for you to be here, monitoring things personally?"

"No." Jayson glanced at the rest of the inspection team, then said casually, "I came to see you."

Ariel ignored his words and walked over to Elsie. "Can you help me record the data later?"

Elsie cast a quick look at Jayson. "Did you two have a fight?"

"What makes you say that?" Jayson asked, his expression unreadable.

"She doesn't seem to want to talk to you," Elsie replied bluntly. "So I hope you won't interfere with our work."

Ariel stared at Elsie in surprise. There was a frankness about her that was rare in adults—she didn't even bother to help Jayson save face.

Jayson shifted his gaze back to Ariel. He didn't lose his temper. Still staring at her, he asked Elsie, "Since you're so perceptive, can you also tell me what I should do to get her to talk to me?"

Somehow, it felt like those words were meant for Ariel.

She furrowed her brows. Jayson's straightforwardness was something she could never get used to.