CHAPTER 136: CHAPTER 136: JULIANA JACOBS STRIKES FIRST: HE IS THE CAST-OFF HUSBAND

Quentin Quinn’s motives couldn’t be more obvious.

He wants to ruin Juliana Jacobs completely, turning her into a laughingstock, a discarded woman of the elite, destroying any chance for her to marry into high society again.

Before Evan Grant could speak, a round of applause suddenly sounded from outside the door, and Isaac Grant was pushed in on a wheelchair.

"It seems Professor Quinn harbors deep hatred for that woman. I also think this proposal is good, but I wonder if my brother can let go?"

Evan Grant understood he was being tested.

If he refused, Isaac could continue to harm Juliana, but if he agreed... it would ruin Juliana’s reputation for life.

"What? If you’re reluctant, then bring sister-in-law back home," Isaac laughed when Evan hesitated for a long time without speaking.

Evan snapped out of his thoughts and smiled faintly, "I was just thinking, after we announce the divorce, I should be able to start preparing for the wedding."

Quentin Quinn was excited upon hearing this, "But President Grant, my daughter she..."

Evan waved his hand, "It’s pretty much impossible for your daughter to be completely exonerated now, but we can seek her release on bail and later get her a suspended sentence, at least she won’t have to actually go to jail. As for her record, with me looking after her, she won’t suffer because of it."

Quentin was extremely moved, "Great, if that’s the case, I’ll let Ryan follow you and work hard."

Isaac’s smile froze on his face, not recovering for a long time.

"So my brother’s ’deep love’ for sister-in-law was just an act," he sighed, shaking his head, "such a good performance, you’ve fooled us all."

Evan ignored him and turned to Quentin Quinn.

"Then it’s settled, Ryan Warner will start working for me immediately, and I’ll personally confirm the contents of the divorce announcement before it’s released. As for your daughter..."

Evan deliberately paused.

"I’ll use my connections to get her out, so she can get pregnant as soon as possible and give me an heir."

Quentin was overjoyed, grasping Evan’s hand tightly, "Good son-in-law, my Yvonne has good taste, she didn’t choose wrong."

But the words "heir" pierced Isaac’s ears like needles.

Isaac’s face darkened instantly, yet he still forced out a smile, "Congrats, brother."

Evan endured his disgust, withdrawing his hand, "Well then, I must get busy."

"Alright, son-in-law, you get busy, I’ll wait at home for Yvonne’s return."

Quentin left in high spirits.

Isaac left, unable to quell the anger surging inside.

In his plans, Evan Grant must never have an heir!

...

Juliana found out that Yvonne Quinn was about to be bailed out that afternoon.

No need to guess, it must’ve been Evan Grant’s doing.

Summer Shaw cursed the scumbag thoroughly.

But Juliana’s reaction was quite calm.

She knew although Evan had lost power in the company, the connections he had built over the years remained. As long as he was determined to help, Yvonne might even be released with no charges.

Summer was anxious for her, "He knows full well that once that woman gets out, she’ll cause trouble for you, but he still does it. What’s his game, is this his way of retaliating against you?"

Juliana didn’t respond, but after pondering for a while, she took a cab to the police station.

She intended to inquire about the specifics, but happened to see Evan leading the person out.

Yvonne had lost weight, nestled weakly in Evan’s arms.

But the moment she saw Juliana, she transformed into a fury, stepping out of the embrace and pointing straight at Juliana.

"How dare you show your face? Are you here to apologize because you’re afraid I’ll get rid of you after marrying Evan?"

"Juliana, I swear to the heavens, I will never, ever forgive you!"

However, Juliana gave her a cold, indifferent look, "I didn’t come to see you, I came to find out if the law still exists."

The director accompanying Evan looked awkward.

Evan whispered a few words to him, who then turned back to the office.

Then he gazed at Juliana, his eyes icy, "You can hug Jared Langley all you want, it’s perfectly legitimate for me to arrange my marriage. Go home, as long as I’m here, no one will lecture you on the law."

Juliana suppressed her anger, "Evan Grant, it seems I’m still not ruthless enough with you."

"Wretched woman, what do you want to do to my Evan?"

Yvonne tried to hit her but was pulled back by Evan.

He grasped Yvonne’s wrist but locked his eyes on Juliana, a cold sneer at the corner of his lips.

"When you truly have the ability, then come and speak your harsh words to me. Mrs. Grant, I’m not afraid to tell everyone, without me, you’re nothing!"

After speaking, he dragged the still-angry Yvonne away.

Watching the Maybach drive away, Juliana stood alone, narrowing her eyes.

In a car parked by the distant street, Quinn Shepherd withdrew his gaze and looked at the backseat, "Boss, should I greet her?"

Elias Langley, busy with paperwork, replied without looking up, "No need, she’ll ask if she needs help. Besides, some paths, she must walk alone."

Seeing his "don’t offer hope if you don’t love" demeanor, Quinn chose not to say more and slowly closed the car window.

That night, a piece of news hit the trending list.

It was Juliana Jacobs, under the identity of the Grant Family’s eldest daughter-in-law, posting a statement on social media, stating that her marriage to Evan Grant was entering divorce proceedings, and sternly accusing him of multiple affairs and misconduct during the marriage, causing her disgrace and choosing to end the relationship.

Moreover, at the end of the statement, she questioned why Yvonne, who purchased illegal drugs to harm others, was released after being arrested.

Juliana’s proactive move stirred quite a storm, keeping many people restless overnight.

Evan was not surprised when he saw the news; instead, he suppressed a smile, instructing Ethan Carter, "Let it stay up all night; take it down tomorrow."

Ethan was completely baffled, "President Grant, she’s labeled you as ’her discarded husband,’ this time it’s really damaging to your reputation!"

Evan just smiled without explaining.

"But President," Ethan said anxiously, "Professor Quinn just called, asking you to hold a press conference tomorrow to announce your engagement to his daughter, or else Ryan Warner would refuse to work for us. What should we do?"

...

The next morning, Juliana woke up to find the trending news gone.

Everything was as expected; she wasn’t surprised or affected.

After working at Aetherflame till the afternoon, she went alone to the hospital to remove the brace from her ankle.

Using Caleb Shaw’s influence, the removal only took a few minutes.

The doctor advised her to keep applying the ointment for a while longer, and she’d soon be able to walk normally.

Leaving the clinic, she saw Jared Langley, holding his waist, being helped out of the surgery center by his secretary.

The secretary softly said, "The doctor mentioned the wound on your back isn’t infected and should heal after a couple more dressing changes. This time, Chairman Langley was really heavy-handed."

"I don’t blame my father."

As Jared spoke, he looked up and saw Juliana standing two meters away, clear derision in her eyes.

His expression darkened, and he shook off the secretary’s hand, walking towards her with chest puffed out.

"Oh, had the cripple’s brace removed, still limping? Need a boyfriend to carry you?"

Juliana chuckled lightly, her gaze landing on his white shirt, "Young Master Langley was beaten by his father but still as sassy as ever. You’re beyond saving, better if Chairman Langley disowns you sooner."

Jared initially wanted to maintain a stern face to retort but couldn’t help laughing.

He winced, rubbing his back, "I was out of line last time, but I got beaten too, so are we... even?"

Juliana coyly tilted her eyes, "Even? I didn’t hit you, how about... you call me ’dad’!"

Jared playfully cursed, "You rascal, get lost."

Juliana smirked, heading towards the elevator.

But she barely took a few steps when shadows rushed out from the side staircase.

They covered her mouth, aggressively pulling her towards the stairwell.

She resisted fiercely, but someone took out a stun gun and pressed it against her waist.

Intense numbness shot through her legs, and she crumpled, allowing them to drag her to the rooftop.

Jared wanted to chase, but his secretary stepped forward to block him.

"President Langley, you already lost a major contract because of her, isn’t the cost high enough? Let’s not meddle in Mrs. Grant’s affairs."