Marriage Beyond Redemption

Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Chapter 146 Not Late

If the mastermind is indeed hiding behind Nolan, his secretaries are the biggest problem.

Peyton expected to find some clues from Jaylah and Ariella’s faces, however, both Jaylah and Ariella appeared indifferent and decisive. After a brief greeting, they went straight to work.

Peyton touched her wrist and thought, “Could it be that I guessed wrong?”

Peyton was not in a hurry. He wanted to approach Nolan’s secretary, Ariella, who had just come in. Peyton moved closer to Ariella.

Ariella’s attitude towards Peyton was neither warm nor dismissive. Peyton investigated among those people for nearly two hours, but she did not find anything suspicious.

After working overtime until nine o’clock, Lucian finally let them go home.

After work, Jaylah’s stern face instantly broke into a smile. She

pounded her waist while making a phone call to her friend, seemingly indicating that she was going to the bars. She was asking someone to reserve a booth for her.

Seeing Peyton looking at her, Jaylah raised her chin slightly and asked, “Are you going to the newly opened bar? There are so many handsome guys there. Let us welcome you.”

Peyton didn’t expect Jaylah to be so easy to get along with. Peyton waved his hand and said, “No, thank you. I still have some materials to organize, and I haven’t even memorized Mr. Dalton’s preferences yet.”

Jaylah looked away from Peyton’s face and said, “Okay, let’s schedule it for another day.”

When they were talking, Jaylah had already pushed the door and left. Ronald rubbed his forehead and then explained to Peyton, “Stay away from her. Jaylah always flirts with guys. You have to be careful.”

Peyton smirked and looked at Ariella.

Ariella had a relatively ordinary face. Her appearance was completely different from Jaylah’s enchanting features.

She was like a well–behaved child wearing glasses in class. She seemed average in appearance, but her academic performance was always in the top ten.

Ariella was tidying up her things at a normal pace. The documents on her desk were neatly arranged. She seemed to have a touch of OCD, so every piece of her information had to be placed perfectly in order.

Noticing Peyton’s gaze, Ariella looked up. When Ariella’s eyes behind the lenses met Peyton’s, she emotionlessly asked, “Is there something else?”

Ariella’s voice was very normal. She seemed like an expressionless robot.

Ariella’s voice had no fluctuations, but Peyton felt scared.

Peyton had an innocent smile on her face. She said, “Ariella, I think your earrings are really nice. So I looked at them a little longer. Where did you buy them?”

Earrings were the only accessories on Ariella’s body. They were small. The earrings were in the shape of a rose, with a sparkling diamond in the center.

“This was the year–end bonus that Mr. Dalton had custom–made two years ago,” Ariella replied calmly.

“Really? Then I will also work hard and strive to get the year–end bonus this year,” Peyton raised his fist.

Ariella glanced at Peyton. Then she turned around and left with her bag. Ronald added, “Don’t think too much. She has always been indifferent.”

Peyton gently asked, “So Ariella has always been like this?”

“Yes. Ever since she joined, I rarely saw her smile. Although she was cold, her work efficiency was good.”

After a few more words, Peyton left the office. She was the last one to leave the office.

Peyton didn’t go far. She was waiting in the underground parking lot.

Nolan rolled down the car window and said in a cold voice, “Get in.”

Peyton and Nolan returned to the Dalton’s mansion together. It was an experience they had never had before, despite knowing each other for many years.

Along the way, Peyton’s mind was filled with various thoughts. The few individuals in the secretary’s office had different personalities. They all seemed to have some sort of issue.

“Regretting it?” Nolan had been tapping on his notebook since he got in the car. At this moment, he looked up and asked Peyton proactively.

Nolan pushed the silver–framed glasses on his nose and said, “It’s not too late if you regret it now.”