Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 622

Chapter 622

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Chapter 622

Morgan’s threat echoed in Ariel’s ears.

The mockery in her eyes only deepened. Good thing she had never expected anything from this so–called father, so there was no disappointment now–just bitter amusement.

Back then, when the reporters rushed in, Jayson had already made sure she was covered. The only image they caught was of the two of them, fully dressed, alone in the room. Even that, Jayson had handled it

cleanly and left no trace.

Who would have thought that the true malice would come from Morgan in the end?

But to Lori, Ariel’s calm was nothing but fear. Smiling, she tapped on Ariel’s desk as her eyes swept across the luxurious office. “Didn’t I warn you not to be so ungrateful? You think we don’t know exactly what you are? Ariel, we did you a favor by giving you the perfect husband. Don’t tell me you plan on

biting the hand that fed you.” 2

“Lori, don’t talk to your sister like that. She’s always been smart and has never given me a headache. I’m sure she’ll talk to Jayson on our behalf. After all, the Sanderson family is going to end up in both of your hands one day.” Morgan’s tone was all fatherly affection, but his eyes burned with greed.

“Whatever.”

Ariel’s calm, almost indifferent response cut him off. He paused for a moment, then glanced at her again.

She had already flipped open her laptop without a flicker of emotion on her face.

“Ari, what’s that supposed to mean?” Morgan chuckled faintly.

Ariel gave the faintest glance upward. “Say whatever you want. I don’t care.”

His face darkened at once.

She looked at him calmly. “But let me remind you. Given my current position, if you really go down that

road, it’ll be an insult to a national research scientist. And after that, you can expect a lawsuit. That’s all I

have to say. Do you two have anything else? If not, get out.” 2

She carried herself like a detached outsider, showing no hint of tension or fear.

Lori stiffened. Even Morgan struggled to believe what he was seeing. Only now did he realize how much Ariel had changed.

She had never been this strong–willed before. When had she grown so unyielding? There was even a hint of authority in her now that made him wary.

“Ariel, are you insane? You’re just going to throw your reputation away?” Lori’s face went pale, her eyes wide with disbelief.

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Chapter 622

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Ariel pressed the intercom. “Send security up here. Have them escort these two out of my office.”

Her merciless dismissal darkened Morgan’s expression. For once, his polished mask slipped. He rose and

stared Ariel in the eye.

“You’ve really grown up. Now you dare talk back to me. Ari, I can’t tell if you’re just pretending to be calm. or if you’re overestimating Jayson’s feelings for you. Why would he want a woman who’s become the subject of dirty jokes in people’s idle chatter?”

The words dripped with cruelty.

Ariel didn’t even look up at him.

Just then, Janice stormed in with security in tow.

The moment her eyes landed on Morgan and Lori, her face twisted with contempt. “Well, well, even the rats from the gutter found their way in here. Ethan, Sean, toss them out. Faye Tech will need a full

cleanse inside and out. They’ve dirtied the place!” (2

Morgan’s face went stiff with humiliation.

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