Chapter 19 Ariel instinctively gripped her cutleries tighter , suddenly nervous . " No , I'm feeling alright . I guess I was too busy and missed my meals . " After she got sick , she lost a lot of weight , her appetite worsened , and she couldn't keep anything down . Jayson and Lucas never noticed anything . Only Katie , who loved her dearly , was the first to notice something was off . However , Ariel couldn't tell her anything . Katie was getting old , and she couldn't handle any more stress ever since Elena passed . Her Uncle Leonard had been in a nursing home because of liver cancer . How could they possibly cope if Ariel were to collapse too ? " Are you unhappy , Ari ? " Katie couldn't shake the feeling that Ariel wasn't doing well , and it made her uneasy . " Did you have a fight with Jayson ? " She couldn't understand why Jayson hadn't been accompanying Ariel to visit her otherwise . Ariel placed her cutleries down and hugged Katie . " We didn't . We're getting along well , don't worry . I'll make sure he comes over personally to talk to you . " They'll both be better off on their own as long as they get a divorce . Katie could only pile more helpings of food onto Ariel's plate , hoping to get her to gain a few more pounds . Even though Ariel's appetite was poor , and she felt nauseous , she still smiled and ate everything . She left with the scarves Katie knitted for her.Ne Ariel did not go to Bluum Corp on Monday . Instead , she headed straight to Faye Technologies . ( 1) Jayson had agreed to approve her resignation , and she had finished handing over her work . She can finally start anew now . Ariel left the men's scarf in her car and wore the women's one as she headed upstairs . Janice and Chad were already waiting for her . The management of Faye Technologies consisted of only the two of them . Ariel had joined as the third major shareholder with her technical stake . However , many employees were skeptical of her arrival . Everyone at Faye Technologies came from top universities - both domestically and internationally . But her résumé wasn't impressive - her only work experience was in public relations . There was no need for pretty faces in Faye Technologies . " You guys didn't mention that the minimum requirement here is a master's degree . " After learning about the situation at Faye Technologies , Ariel was surprised to find that a graduate degree wasn't really valuable here . Janice waved a hand dismissively . " So what ? Even if they all add up , they might not be as useful as you - you're Faye Tech's trump card ! " Just Ariel's U.N2 from five years ago could dominate the entire field " Maybe I should take you for an MRI first before you start . " Chad snorted before continuing , " I need to make sure you've cleaned out of that lovestruck mentality of yours . Otherwise , I'd end up crying alone if you run off halfway through a project . " Ariel was left speechless . Chad was still as biting and straightforward as ever . 1/2 Chapter 19 +25 BONUS " There's someone who's waiting to see you , Mr. Hockney . They said they'd like to learn more about U N2 , " Laura Dickens , Chad's assistant , knocked on the door and said . He asked , " Who is it ? " " It's Ms. Nancy Stanton , representing Mr. Larkin of Bluum Corp , " Laura replied . As soon as they heard her name , everyone in the room , except for Ariel , couldn't hide their displeasure . Janice crossed her arms and coldly sneered , " Who is she to represent Jayson ? Get her to fuck off! " Laura turned to look at Chad awkwardly . Janice had a fiery temper , yet he had always kept his cool . He glanced over coldly and said , " Tell her we have an important guest . She came in such a hurry - I don't have the time to deal with her . " Laura forced a smile when she heard Chad's comment - it was worse than Janice's . He was practically saying that Nancy came uninvited . Ariel didn't think too much about it . From the moment she learned that Nancy was in the drone industry , she knew this situation was inevitable . She had already come to terms with it and wouldn't bring her emotions and personal matters into her work . " I'm fine , don't be anxious , " she replied . Janice pursed her lips . " I'd like to see her expression when that slutty bitch found out that the actual U.N2 developer is you . She's not even in your league ! Jayson truly is blind ! " Back then , Ariel made a secret deal with the government , leading to the operational use of reconnaissance and strike drones . U.N2 was incorporated , and a five - year non - disclosure agreement was signed to prevent her identity from being revealed during that time . Otherwise , Nancy wouldn't have gotten her chance to shine in the industry . The office door was opened abruptly . A man was heard saying irritably , " I'd like to see which guest is so important ! " € Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!