Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 881

The situation had spiraled completely out of control. There was no way to cover up what had happened that day.

Earlier, most believed the scandal could be resolved once Wade returned to the wedding venue, apologized, and completed the marriage registration with Janice. People would eventually forget that he hadn't shown up.

But Chad's sudden proposal—his bold "snatching" of the bride—had transformed the day into something unforgettable.

Now, Wade and the Garner family would face harsh criticism. To nearly everyone present, Wade was clearly at fault.

Society had changed. More and more people refused to be bound by outdated, conservative values. They preferred to follow their hearts, even if it meant breaking tradition.

No one thought Janice was wrong for choosing someone else.

The incident instantly became the hottest topic among high society. Envy, admiration, and inspiration filled the air. The hall buzzed with chaos.

The actor Janice had hired stood rooted to the spot. He wondered what to do now and whether he could still receive the remainder of his payment.

Meanwhile, Ariel gazed in the direction Chad and Janice had gone, a faint smile on her lips. Chad was rash, yes—but perceptive. His instincts always seemed to lead him to the right place. Ariel had always believed only the brave could claim what they truly wanted in this world.

…

Janice remained in a daze as Chad guided her into the car.

Moments later, he slid into the driver's seat, fastened her belt, and flicked her forehead lightly.

"Your ID card and birth certificate—do you have them with you?" he asked.

"Yeah. I have them in my car," Janice mumbled, still reeling from shock.

She always carried them, a habit born of youthful fantasies.

As a naive romantic, Janice harbored charming but unrealistic expectations of romance. Her biggest fantasy involved Wade suddenly sweeping her off her feet with an immediate proposal, a possibility for which she always felt the need to be ready.

But now…

"Alright. Sit tight," Chad said, pressing down the accelerator.

"Where are we going?"

"To register our marriage right away."

Janice gasped. "What?"

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