Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Noticing Betty’s enthusiasm, Ariel thought that seemed peculiar. “He… had already left.”

She wasn’t sure when Jayson left in the night. Judging by how neat the bed was, she was certain he didn’t stay the night.

Betty’s expression changed. “He left? It’s only 7:30 am. I woke up at 6:00 am, but I never saw him leave.”

Ariel realized that something was not right with Betty. She soothed her and asked, “Grandma, did something happen?”

Seeing that she was curious, Betty sighed heavily. “The concoction I had him drink last night wasn’t a supplement. It was… an aphrodisiac.”

The field of alternative medicine was extensive and profound. She purposely asked Albert to prepare the concoction, but evidently, it didn’t help! Ariel didn’t look like someone who’d had a passionate night.

Ariel froze. Pressing her lips together, she fell silent. No wonder she thought Jayson’s voice sounded raspy last night. As for when he left…

“Grandma, tell the kitchen staff not to prepare breakfast for Jayson.” Renee was descending the stairs, yawning. When she passed by Ariel, she arched an eyebrow at her. She bluntly said, “He’s already had breakfast with someone else.”

Someone else… It must be Nancy.

Ariel looked down. It seemed Jayson had gone to Nancy’s last night.

After taking the concoction Betty gave him, he wouldn’t do it with Ariel even if he was aroused.

They must have spent a thoroughly steamy night together thanks to those sexy photos of Nancy and the aphrodisiac.

Betty was miffed. She barked in annoyance, “Why would he leave so early? What on earth is so interesting out there?”

She went through all that trouble too! How did she end up having such a tactless man as her grandson?

Ariel didn’t say anything else. She also didn’t mention Jayson had already left in the night so that Betty wouldn’t get all worked up again.

Thinking about Betty’s effort to acquire the aphrodisiac, Ariel smirked discreetly to herself.

Others now saw her as a woman who’d been so badly neglected by her husband that she needed an aphrodisiac for him to show interest in her.

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area.

Even someone born with a silver spoon like Janice, who’d had a lot of exposure, couldn’t help but be amazed.

“I heard the Spencers spent billions of dollars on this gallery, all for the sake of their hobby. However, the Spencer family isn’t only involved in the business industry. Their in–laws, the Quintons, are involved in politics in the central region. Because of that, attending this exhibition can be considered a pledge of loyalty where guests can get acquainted with political figures.”

Ariel knew a little about the unspoken rules of high society. No wonder they were selective toward who they invited.

The exhibition hall comprised five levels. The first and second levels featured art collections by various artists from around the world. Ariel led Janice toward that hall.

Halfway there, someone stood in their way.

Frederick frowned at them. “How did you two get in here?”

Janice was annoyed to see him. “What has it got to do with you? Mind your own business!”

Frederick glanced at Ariel. Finally, he said, “This isn’t some sort of internet–famous location where you women could take photos and share on social media. You shouldn’t misbehave!”