Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 604

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Ariel didn’t dwell on it. After all, it would just be internal knowledge. The fact of her divorce from Jayson wouldn’t be made public, so it wouldn’t affect the clause in their agreement.

Once she was done, she went back to her room to rest.

The industry had been buzzing lately. A major bid would be announced soon, and Faye Technologies needed to be fully prepared.

On the third day, Ariel set out alone for the military base. Along the way, her phone buzzed with an unfamiliar number.

The moment she answered, a familiar female voice came through. “It’s me, Lori.”

Upon hearing that name, Ariel hung up immediately. She didn’t care for any of the Sandersons. There was no need to talk to them, and she wasn’t even curious about the purpose of Lori’s call.

Once she arrived, she blocked the number without hesitation.

After passing strict security, she entered a two–level conference room. Samson and Elsie were already

there.

Samson smiled the moment he saw Ariel. “Over here.”

Ariel gave him a calm look, noting that the three of them would sit together.

As she approached, Elsie indicated a spot beside her. “Do you want to sit here?”

Ariel glanced over and noticed that Elsie would be sitting between her and Samson. She didn’t mind and simply walked over to take the seat. 1

Samson was rather surprised that Elsie had cut in. He glanced at her for a second longer.

Elsie tightened her grip on her pen without saying a word, but her cheeks turned red.

Samson didn’t say anything. From his pocket, he pulled out a glass jar filled with handmade candies and handed it to Ariel. “I noticed you like sweet–and–sour flavors. My family’s pastry chef made these. They’re really good. I hope you like them. You seem like someone who gets so busy you forget to eat. A little sugar

might help.”

He carried the jar around like a prized possession and took it out the moment he saw her.

Ariel looked at him. “It’s fine. Thank you.”

Samson didn’t mind her cool detachment. He left the jar beside her. “Don’t be so polite with me. The

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meeting will be long, so grab some whenever you want.”

He then glanced at Elsie and shrugged with a smile. “Sorry, this is a personal gift with special meaning, so I won’t be giving you one. I hope you understand.” 1

Elsie got it immediately. These were for Ariel alone. She pressed her lips together and nodded, unable to

say anything.

Ariel had considered giving the jar of candies back, but more people began arriving for the meeting. She spotted the higher–ups she had met previously, as well as six engineers. She quickly shifted her attention to the agenda.

This meeting was meant to discuss the plans moving forward.

The biggest challenge was the scarcity of SX alloy, which Ariel already knew about.

Imports were heavily restricted by foreign monopolies, limiting domestic plans.

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