Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 737

Ariel didn't really have any special feelings about Lucas' current attitude. She shook her head calmly. "We're even, Lucas. I don't care about any of that stuff anymore. Whether you knew or misunderstood, it doesn't matter to me."

Her indifferent tone made Lucas' expression flicker. "How can you not blame me? I came here today to tell you that Morgan's in big trouble. Sanderson Group is being pressured by multiple companies. They're trying to force a buyout and have driven the stock price to the floor. It won't last long. You should know this was all Jayson's doing. He's going all out against Morgan."

Lucas didn't even dare ask about Ariel's health. He just wanted to avoid the topic for now. As long as Ariel showed she needed him, he would do anything for her.

"So?" Ariel asked.

"Morgan's your biological father, but Jayson doesn't seem to care about that. He doesn't even care about your feelings," Lucas said.

Ariel gave a small smile. "Do you know how Morgan treated me? You don't need to sugarcoat it. Morgan got you thrown in jail. Don't you want revenge? Will you really let him off the hook? When the time comes, will you even consider that he's my father?"

Lucas' expression darkened because he could see that Ariel's stance toward Jayson was different. It was so painfully clear that it made him ache all over.

And of course, Ariel's words rang true.

Jayson had made the first move, and Lucas followed suit, claiming a share of the acquisition. He was just trying to struggle and salvage something.

However, Ariel sided with Jayson.

She didn't want to talk more with Lucas.

She turned to leave, but Lucas panicked and grabbed her hand. "Ari, forget him. Let's go back to how things were. Just forgive me, and I'll do anything."

Ariel glanced down at his hand, then shook her head. "Lucas, you don't get it. You're the only one stuck in the past. I don't love you. You're not asking for forgiveness. You still think that just because you want something, I'll obediently do as you say. You're still as self-centered and arrogant as ever. Let me make myself clear. I will never be with you."

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