CHAPTER 204: CHAPTER 204: SAW THE PHOTO OF YOUR ’WIFE

Florence Sinclair’s eyes moved lightly, and she said with a soft smile, "Actually, Grandpa has this idea too. Everyone can see it. Right now, who in the Sinclair Family likes my brother-in-law the most?"

Naturally, it’s Isabelle Sinclair.

As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere at the table instantly became delicate.

Elias Langley chuckled, "The three-year agreement has just begun. It’s too early to talk about remarriage now. Besides, no one can make decisions about my marriage for me. If my elder brother really insists on marrying into the Sinclair Family..."

He glanced lazily but sharply.

"...why not add another wife yourself, as long as the Sinclair Family doesn’t mind, wouldn’t double marriage be better?"

Victor Langley’s face turned pale.

Before he could argue, Leona Sheridan sneered, "The women of the Sinclair Family aren’t blind enough to fancy an old relic halfway to the grave. Add a wife? Not a chance in this lifetime."

Victor Langley frowned slightly, and he didn’t look at his wife but quietly served her a dish.

"Madam is right; I am indeed older and lack energy. But precisely because of this, I hope the family can be more peaceful, to avoid letting guests see a disgraceful joke."

Leona Sheridan understood his hint and graciously refrained from causing further trouble.

After dinner, Victor Langley ordered tea service in the backyard to entertain Florence Sinclair.

Juliana Jacobs wanted to return to her room but was held back by Jared Langley.

"Don’t you want to see the surprise I’ve prepared for you?"

Juliana looked puzzled and followed him to the backyard.

The lounge chairs where they had been sitting earlier had been replaced with a swing chair.

She couldn’t help but be stunned, truly surprised.

"Your little wish, if it’s doable, I’ll make it happen immediately," Jared Langley said.

Juliana didn’t know what to say.

Jared Langley held her hand and said tenderly, "Juliana, I know you’ve experienced a failed marriage and are unwilling to easily get close to anyone. Giving you this swing is just to tell you, it’s okay to stand still; I will come to you step by step."

Florence Sinclair watched the scene from the side, turned slightly, and sighed softly to Elias Langley, loud enough for the few people nearby to faintly hear.

"Brother-in-law, look how devoted the Eldest Young Master Langley is to Miss Jacobs. Honestly, sometimes I really hope someone could be like this by your side, caring for you in every way..."

Elias Langley’s face showed no expression, and his voice was very faint, "Are your feelings at the point of talking about marriage yet? If not, hurry up, I’m waiting to drink your celebratory wine."

Florence Sinclair laughed, "I still want to stay with Mom and Dad for a couple more years."

It was almost eleven when the "tea-tasting session" ended.

Jared Langley escorted Juliana Jacobs to her room door.

Seeing her looking tired, he smiled and asked, "Do you need someone to run a bath for you?"

Juliana looked up in surprise, a hint of imperceptible caution in her eyes.

Jared Langley suppressed his voice with a smile, "The doctor only said no strenuous exercise, didn’t say anything about doing things that make your heart race."

"But... but I’m very tired, and... and you..."

Jared Langley laughed at her nervousness, "Alright, I won’t pressure you, but in the future, also don’t reject my closeness like this. Only then can we get back to how we were before, alright?"

"Let’s talk when you know what we were like before."

After saying that, Juliana stepped back into the room and closed the door.

She even locked it.

She took a deep breath, calmed down, and then turned on the light.

Turning around, she saw Elias Langley sitting on the edge of the bed, startling her again.

She wanted to ask him if he wasn’t worried that Florence might notice him coming at this hour?

But then she thought, it was him who came in through the window, if seen, he’d be labeled as a rogue.

So she pursed her lips and said nothing.

And Elias Langley also said nothing.

The room was so silent only the sound of breathing remained.

Juliana wanted to sleep and didn’t want to waste time with him, planning to go straight past him to get her pajamas and then head to the bathroom.

But just as she was passing by him, Elias Langley suddenly reached out and pulled her to him.

Juliana lost her balance and fell onto his lap, being held firmly.

The man surprisingly and skillfully placed a small pill into her mouth.

Her mouth was instantly filled with a rich medicinal flavor, but it didn’t taste bad.

"What is this?" Juliana asked after swallowing the pill.

"To regulate the body, one a day."

Juliana lowered her eyes, coldly said, "Thanks."

She tried to get up but was held down by Elias Langley, "I just spoke a few words with Florence Sinclair, and you’re already unhappy. I haven’t even asked you how comfortable that swing is, and you’re already turning your face. You have quite a temper."

Because of his words, Juliana turned to him, "I clash with the Sinclair Family, so tell me, whose side are you on?"

Elias Langley laughed, pinching the tip of her nose.

"Florence Sinclair’s scheming, ten Isabelle Sinclairs couldn’t catch up. How I get along with her is up to me. How you want to deal with her is up to you, I won’t interfere and trust you have your own measure."

With him saying that, Juliana understood.

But...

"Sounds good, so you’ll send her away tomorrow, can you do that?" Juliana asked.

"Unless... she has important business that requires her to stay." She added.

Elias Langley raised his eyebrows but still replied with one word, "Alright."

Only now did the slight feeling of annoyance in Juliana’s heart ease.

"She showed me a photo of your ’wife’."

Elias Langley was slightly startled.

"It’s the tablet you keep," Juliana added.

Elias Langley realized, "That’s an AI-generated adult image based on the resemblance of Mr. Sinclair and his wife when they were young. But even so, algorithms ultimately deviate from the natural appearance of a real person, so... it’s not very accurate."

"How do you know it’s not accurate?" Juliana was being obstinate.

Elias Langley looked at her deeply, "I just know."

His fingertips gently rubbed her chin, his voice low yet clear, "Speaking of which, when are we getting our marriage certificate?"

Juliana turned her face away, "You are now the ’son-in-law’ of the Sinclair Family, and yet you still think about marrying me, do you want to commit bigamy?"

Upon hearing this, Elias Langley let out a low laugh, his gaze full of clarity and composure.

"That’s merely symbolic of an old agreement. When did the law stipulate that sticking to a title prevents pursuing a tangible future?"

What he said made so much sense that Juliana still remained silent.

"Sleeping and not wanting to take responsibility?" Elias Langley furrowed his brows.

"No, let me think about it." She said.

Elias Langley pinched her waist, "Don’t be a heartbreaker!"

Juliana was ticklish and tried to dodge.

But Elias Langley wouldn’t let her evade, his fingertips lightly pinched her waist, his tone decidedly sour, "Is the swing fun? Are the crabs delicious? Do you hope someone will run a bath for you?"

Juliana couldn’t take the tickling and begged for mercy.

Amid the commotion, there suddenly came a gentle knock at the door from Florence Sinclair outside, "Miss Jacobs, are you asleep?"