CHAPTER 236: CHAPTER 236: I’M CERTAIN—YOU ARE THE SINCLAIR FAMILY’S LONG-LOST DAUGHTER

Leona Sheridan, who hadn’t gone far, screamed uncontrollably, "No, I won’t allow that temptress to move into the Langley Family. I won’t permit it!"

Nathan Chapman quickly pulled out a pain relief patch and slapped it over her mouth with a "smack," hastening his steps to drag her away.

"If I ask you to stay, you stay. Get familiar with the place quickly and take good care of Jared."

Victor Langley gave Rosalind Linton no chance to refute, turned, and walked away.

As he walked into the living room, he coincidentally met Mason Sheridan returning.

Mason Sheridan nonchalantly greeted him as if he knew nothing.

However, Victor Langley’s face was stern, and he got straight to the point.

"My marriage with your sister is definitely over. As for the Sheridan Family... I can provide a bit more compensation, but from now on, we don’t have to interact anymore."

Mason Sheridan’s mouth twitched slightly; he forced a smile and said, "Brother-in-law, there’s no need to make things so rigid, right? Those projects you have in Kingsford, they could be restarted as long as the funds are in place..."

He gestured with his fingers to indicate money.

Obviously, he wasn’t referring to funds for project investment.

Victor Langley let out a cold laugh, "Do you think I’d let you manipulate the company’s interests again?"

Casually, the smile vanished from his face, "Blackstar Technologies will not be controlled by anyone."

With that, he walked out without looking back.

Mason Sheridan stood in place, grinding his teeth in secret.

The task was incomplete, and even the Sheridan Family lost the Langley Family, their cash cow; his heart was both angry and frustrated.

Unable to let both ends fall short, he had to find out whether Juliana Jacobs was indeed a Sinclair.

But going head-to-head, he certainly wasn’t a match for Elias Langley...

Juliana Jacobs rested at home for two days, and the scar on her forehead had already scabbed over, so she returned to work at Aetherflame.

The company operations had returned to normal, and under Caleb Shaw’s efficient management, the lab had also been restored; the research progress wasn’t affected by the incident.

Elias Langley hadn’t shown up for two days; she only sent him the usual greetings daily, never asking what he was up to, as always.

Near the end of the workday, the reception desk informed her there was a visitor.

Juliana Jacobs walked to the lobby and saw that the visitor was Mason Sheridan, causing her steps to momentarily halt.

Mason Sheridan appeared completely unperturbed, with a perfectly fitting smile on his face as he approached.

"Miss Jacobs, a pleasure to meet you."

Juliana Jacobs showed no friendly face to the sly fox, "You’re not welcome here."

Mason Sheridan seemed to have anticipated her reaction, his smile unwavering, his tone even took on a hint of sincerity.

"There’s an important matter I’d like to discuss with Miss Jacobs. I was afraid an invitation would be refused by you outright, so I took the liberty to come in person."

"There’s nothing to discuss between us."

After saying that, Juliana Jacobs turned to return to her office.

Mason Sheridan called out loudly, "Don’t you want to know why you are always plagued by trouble?"

Juliana Jacobs turned to look at him because of his words.

Mason Sheridan smiled, "I’m genuinely here to talk to Miss Jacobs this time. To show my sincerity, you can bring your bodyguard along, all I ask is a chance to explain in person."

His retreating yet advancing stance ignited Juliana Jacobs’s curiosity about how shameless he could get.

Juliana Jacobs wore a faint smile, "Alright, have it your way then."

Mitchell Shepherd chose a Cantonese teahouse for the meeting.

The private room had a window.

Raine Kane checked once, confirming the environment was safe, before Juliana Jacobs stepped inside.

After that, Raine Kane went to check the environment outside the teahouse.

Mason Sheridan personally poured a cup of aged Pu’er tea for Juliana Jacobs.

"Miss Jacobs, let’s not beat around the bush. Professor Sebastian Sinclair is a national treasure-level chip expert. Fourteen years ago, before anything happened to him, he was even the head of several key national labs. The Sinclair Family holds an unparalleled position in academia, and their connections in politics and business are extensive beyond measure."

He leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice, yet it carried a persuasive power.

"Behind Elias Langley’s Helios Energy Association in cracking core technology, the Sinclair Family’s support in chips and materials science is essential. How many dignitaries in Kingsford want to get connected to the Sinclair Family but can’t. If you are the long-lost daughter of the Sinclair Family, you would become invaluable."

Juliana Jacobs laughed at his words.

"So, Mr. Sheridan is helping the Sinclair Family find their daughter?"

"If you see it that way, then that’s correct. Think carefully, the root of your current troubles is your lack of identity and status, leaving you to passively endure pressure from all sides. But if you are part of the Sinclair Family..."

Mason Sheridan’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.

"Then everything will be different. You will no longer be an individual that can be treated lightly; with the Sinclair Family behind you, you’ll control tangible resources and connections, gaining dignity and a voice. Even Elias Langley would have to reassess your worth. And if we collaborate, the benefits we could generate will far exceed your imagination."

Juliana Jacobs’s smile didn’t reach her eyes, "Mr. Sheridan’s offer is very tempting, but I am not a Sinclair."

"Don’t be so quick to say that, why not take a DNA test to confirm?"

"But even if it turns out positive, what if I’m still not?" Juliana Jacobs insisted.

Mason Sheridan’s smile faded, "It’s hard for someone without value who knows too much to survive."

Juliana Jacobs remained silent, lowering her eyes, gently rubbing the warm teacup, seemingly weighing her options.

Just then, Mason Sheridan casually glanced out of the corridor window.

"Oh, isn’t that Elias out there?"

Juliana Jacobs followed his gaze and saw the opposite private room door was open, with a server delivering a plate of snacks.

In that brief moment, she clearly saw Elias Langley sitting opposite a beautiful, capable young woman.

The woman appeared lively and cheerful, frequently breaking into smiles during conversation.

Elias Langley, normally reserved, looked surprisingly relaxed.

When the woman pushed her snack toward him, he didn’t refuse.

Mason Sheridan aptly commented, "That lady is Irene Carter, the heiress of The Carter Family of Caelus, which controls the largest rare metal mines in The Zenthian Sea. Elias is indeed... putting his utmost efforts for the association’s material supply."

Juliana Jacobs watched quietly.

Just as the server set the snacks down, Irene Carter stood to leave, blushing, but her steps faltered as she attempted to go.

Elias Langley quickly stood up, moving around the table to support her.

At that moment, Irene Carter collapsed into him.

With a composed expression, Elias Langley reached out to steady her unsteady steps.

Turning, he briefly instructed the server, and in that short moment, Irene Carter had already leaned into his arms.

Elias Langley had no choice but to half-carry her out of the private room.

Upon seeing this, Juliana Jacobs quickly turned her head down to avoid being seen by him.

But Mason Sheridan reassured her, "This is a one-way glass; he can’t see us."

Watching the two "together" people leave the teahouse, Mason Sheridan then turned to Juliana Jacobs with a smile, his tone laced with worldly cynicism.

"In the minds of men like Elias Langley, profit is always the top priority. Emotions and loyalty are merely chips for negotiation."

He paused slightly, then suddenly leaned forward, changing his tone abruptly.

"But partners are different. I believe in a ’community of interests,’ and during the contract period, my loyalty is the strongest bond."

He looked into Juliana Jacobs’s eyes, offering a meticulously prepared bargaining chip.

"Miss Jacobs, I am confident you are indeed the Sinclair Family’s long-lost daughter. Why don’t we get a DNA test together? If the results align with my expectations, with the Sinclair Family’s resources combined with my channels, it could be a perfect partnership, don’t you think?"