CHAPTER 122: CHAPTER 122: EVAN GETS SHUT DOWN

"Mr. Shaw, what a coincidence."

Jared Langley squeezed in between the two, ignoring Juliana, and turned his head to look at Summer Shaw.

"Just now, did I hear Mr. Shaw questioning my charm?"

Who doesn’t know that the eldest son of the Langley Family appears elegant and thorough on the surface, but his methods are ruthless underneath.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have ended up killing his own younger brother.

Summer Shaw’s throat tightened, forcing himself to remain calm, "It’s a misunderstanding, we mistook someone else."

Jared Langley neither agreed nor disagreed, turning his head toward Juliana, "Is the top performer booked for you?"

Juliana twisted her fingers, "We’re just here to celebrate, because I don’t really understand this..." so I just wanted to explore a bit.

However, before she could finish, Jared Langley interrupted, "Yes, it’s worth celebrating, I’ll make the arrangements."

Juliana, "..."

Three minutes later.

Two rows of handsome men stood neatly by the booth.

Ten on the left, ten on the right, varying from robust to slim, from wolf-like to puppy-like.

They wore professional flirtatious smiles, bowing in unison, "Good evening, sister!"

Juliana was too stunned to speak, wishing she could vanish on the spot.

Summer Shaw’s mouth dropped open, involuntarily exclaiming, "Oh... crap!"

Juliana quickly stood up and said, "President Langley, this is too much, we really don’t need..."

Little did she know, Jared Langley looked understanding and said with a smile, "Juliana, don’t be polite with me, tonight it’s all on my tab, just have fun."

As soon as Jared Langley finished speaking, he was about to leave, but as he took a step, he saw Evan standing at the edge of the booth, his expression cold, his gaze sharp as an arrow, directly targeting him.

Jared Langley paused slightly, then forced a smile that couldn’t be faker.

"In the morning you were in a wheelchair, now at night you can party at a bar. President Grant... no, now it’s Vice President Grant. Vice President Grant’s self-repair speed is truly comparable to artificial intelligence."

Evan rushed over from the hospital upon learning that Juliana had gone to the bar.

At this moment, his face was still a bit pale.

"She never comes to places like this. President Langley bringing her to witness such a scene and arranging these people, is that appropriate?"

Jared Langley retorted mockingly, "Is your infidelity appropriate while her going out to have fun isn’t? Vice President Grant’s double standards are quite handy."

Evan very much wanted to strike back at Jared Langley with sharp words, but that would only make Juliana more repulsive toward him.

Suppressing the surge of anger, his voice was cold, "Is this President Langley’s way of expressing ’affection’?"

Uh... Jared Langley suddenly realized Evan had misunderstood him as pursuing Juliana.

A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, and he naturally put his arm around Juliana’s shoulder, laughing softly, "I’m a real man. If she’s happy, then I’m happy."

Evan choked on his words.

Juliana’s face became slightly flushed, and she naturally slipped from Jared Langley’s embrace, tapping his chest as if to appease him, but when she turned to Evan, her eyes became icy cold.

"I’ll keep my promise to you, but my life has nothing to do with you, Vice President Grant, please leave, don’t dampen everyone’s spirits."

Evan’s throat felt as if he had swallowed a red-hot iron piece; even breathing was painfully difficult.

Ethan Carter immediately stepped up to support him, "The doctor only allowed you to leave the hospital for half an hour."

Evan’s emotions surged violently, his fingers clenched so tightly that they turned white, but ultimately, he only glared at Jared Langley fiercely before leaving the bar with Ethan’s help.

Jared Langley turned to Juliana, raising his eyebrows smugly, "I helped you to annoy your soon-to-be ex-husband, how will you thank me?"

Juliana glanced at him indifferently and said, "Didn’t you take advantage of me just now? We’re even."

After she finished speaking, she told Summer Shaw she was going to the restroom.

As soon as she left, Summer Shaw glanced at the empty glasses on the table, suddenly stood up.

"Uh-oh! She drank that glass of strong liquor!"

"Oh no, she drank the entire glass!"

Jared Langley said nonchalantly, "Just one glass, not even enough for a warm-up."

Summer Shaw staggered as she chased after her, anxiously, "She’s a lightweight with just two drinks!"

...

Juliana splashed some water on her face, still feeling a bit dizzy.

She wobbly walked out of the restroom, unexpectedly bumping into a warm "human wall."

Elias Langley held her waist steady, his eyes calm, "Does alcohol give you courage to dare?"

Juliana frowned upon realizing who he was, "Why are you everywhere I go?"

"Shouldn’t I be asking you that?" Elias Langley didn’t release her.

Juliana pushed him, "Let go! Always holding my waist, do you have some special fetish?"

Elias Langley’s posture remained unchanged, his gaze lightly resting on her face.

For a moment, he inexplicably felt that she must have grown up to be like this.

But the next second, he regained his composure, secretly laughing.

He never wavered because of beauty, yet he vaguely hoped she would be the person he’s searching for, which is a very dangerous signal.

A hint of elusive irritation surfaced in his brow, his voice casual, "You always make me feel like Lysander."

"What do you mean..." Juliana hadn’t the chance to react when he suddenly let go and turned away.

Juliana lost her support unexpectedly, her high heel twisted sharply, and sharp pain shot through her ankle, causing her to gasp lightly.

Elias Langley paused for a moment, returned, and saw her leaning against the wall, rubbing her ankle.

"What happened again?"

The alcohol Juliana drank started to stir her temper at this moment.

She glared at him fiercely, "Can’t you give a heads-up before letting go? Or did I offend Mr. Langley, making you want to revenge on me?"

Elias Langley glanced at her slightly swollen ankle, ultimately sighed almost imperceptibly and bent to lift her horizontally...

Jared Langley sat among a group of male models, having not seen them come back for a long time, contemplating whether to leave, when he suddenly saw Quinn Shepherd walking this way.

If he’s here, it means his uncle is here too.

If his uncle saw him here with so many male models...

His heart skipped a beat, he hurriedly stood up to greet, forcing a smile to probe, "Secretary Shepherd came for a social gathering too?"

Quinn Shepherd wore a formulaic smile, "Mr. Langley is not here."

Just as Jared Langley breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Quinn Shepherd continue, "He’s considering whether to let Adrian Langley replace you."

Jared Langley’s back chilled, immediately explained, "These are prepared for business partners."

Quinn Shepherd’s smile remained unchanged, but his words carried a caution, "Real business relies on genuine skills. I don’t believe without these people, you can’t seal a deal."

Jared Langley instantly understood, quickly took out tips to disperse the male models, and hastily left the scene.

As Jared Langley walked out, Summer Shaw ran back.

Juliana was missing, and she had sobered up, frantically searching for her phone to call Juliana.

Quinn Shepherd smiled, "I just saw Miss Jacobs, she said she was dizzy and left first."

Summer Shaw paused, "She... she went home?"

...

Elias Langley took her to the bottom of her apartment building.

He pondered for a few seconds, still asked, "Do you need me to carry you up?"

Juliana grabbed her high heels, her lips curling disdainfully, "No need, if you suddenly throw a fit halfway and drop me, I wouldn’t even have to go to work tomorrow."

He knew she would say that.

Elias Langley didn’t speak, only watched her hop on one foot going away, then took back his gaze.

At this moment, Quinn Shepherd called, "Boss, the eldest son gladly accepted your caution."

Elias Langley responded indifferently, "Mm."

Quinn Shepherd hurried to ask, "Then... did you get Miss Jacobs’s hair?"

Elias Langley directly hung up the phone.

Quinn Shepherd, "..."

Juliana forgot the next day was the weekend, no need to go to work.

Early morning, while still drowsy, she was awakened by a ringing phone.

It was Evan calling.

She was irritated upon waking up, impatiently said, "You better have a good reason."

Evan’s voice was hoarse and deep, "I’m at Serenity Temple, asking the master to do a ritual for our child; the master said it would be better if the mother is present..."

He paused for a bit, his voice carrying a plea, "Could you come over?"