CHAPTER 29: CHAPTER 29: BREAKING THE DEADLOCK WITH HER

Evan clearly saw the formal nature of this agreement.

Signing this agreement meant that even if they divorced, he had no excuse to recover this money.

Her intentions were as clear to him as a mirror.

Evan looked at the lingering darkness under her eyes, his expression softened slightly, "Call me husband, then I’ll sign."

...

It wasn’t long after Evan left that Juliana changed clothes to go out.

She made a call while putting the agreement into her bag.

The phone barely rang twice before Summer picked up.

Not even catching her breath, Second Miss Shaw started berating Stella.

"What kind of world is this, the more shameless someone is, the more arrogant they become, who does she think she is? With a deformed brain, treating a scumbag’s affection as her shield, look at how capable she is."

Juliana patiently listened to her rant before calmly saying, "Stella isn’t simple, don’t get into conflicts with her."

Summer was unconvinced, "I’m afraid of her?"

Juliana gazed at the ceiling, her eyes deep and reserved.

"She was in Aldoria, yet she could control the whole situation from afar. I nearly died, but she returned unscathed and even managed to persuade Old Mrs. Grant to let her stay. Not everyone can achieve that."

There was suddenly silence on Summer’s end.

Juliana continued, "With just a glass of water, I tore off her mask. The next day, she used a bottle of shower gel to probe Evan’s attitude towards her, confirmed his doubts, and then used our photo opportunity to mend her mask..."

Even though she no longer loved him, thinking of being abandoned by her husband in times of danger still made Juliana uncomfortable.

"Summer, I’m fighting her because I’m trapped in this marriage. I need her to break free, but you’re not her match; you can’t provoke her, understand?"

Summer bit her lip on the other end, "But it’s really infuriating."

Juliana laughed, "Evan has already signed the donation agreement, I’m not worried about him manipulating Aetherflame’s shares in the future."

Summer wasn’t particularly happy, knowing that Juliana exchanged her life for that agreement, feeling more pity for her good friend.

"Have a colleague from the legal department take it to get notarized for you, to ensure everything is foolproof."

After hanging up the phone, Juliana went downstairs.

Mrs. Young was waiting for her.

"Madam, are you going out again?"

Juliana nodded, "It’s quite busy, you won’t need to prepare meals for me anymore."

She spoke vaguely, but Mrs. Young understood immediately.

From now on, Platinum Bay would just be a place for her to stay.

"Madam," Mrs. Young said reluctantly, "I wish you find a better man."

Juliana was a bit surprised, "Mrs. Young, you..."

Mrs. Young let out a sigh of disappointment.

"Although President Grant and Miss Grant didn’t have much when they were at the old house, it’s too much to bring his stepsister to live at home. Before I had selfish reasons, I didn’t want you to divorce President Grant because I feared if the family broke up, President Grant would send me back to the old house. But I cannot deceive my conscience for my selfishness; your decision to divorce President Grant is the right one."

Juliana didn’t understand why Mrs. Young was unwilling to return to the old house, but Mrs. Young’s understanding words proved that she had sound values.

"Don’t worry, Mrs. Young, no matter who President Grant is with, Platinum Bay will always need someone to look after it. He won’t send you back."

But Mrs. Young’s brows remained furrowed listening to her, even more so than before.

...

Juliana sent the contract to Aetherflame Dynamics, then visited the hospital in the afternoon.

Her grandfather’s complexion had improved greatly, and he would be discharged soon.

The demolition of the Linton family’s old house affected him greatly.

Juliana consoled him for a while, then just as she was about to leave, Evan’s call came through.

"Where are you?"

"At the hospital, visiting Grandpa," she replied truthfully.

"The traditional Chinese doctor I’ve arranged for you has returned. Stay at the hospital, I’ll have Ethan bring him to you."

Juliana replied without warmth, "Thank you."

There was a two-second silence on the other end, then he instructed, "Dr. Sutton only sees five patients a day, it’s very difficult to get an appointment, don’t wander off."

Evan was worried she would be stubborn and refuse treatment, but how could Juliana not take care of her own health?

Juliana offered no response, ending the call.

Rosalind couldn’t stay silent about Evan’s unfair treatment.

"With your temperament, it’s only because Evan likes you that he can tolerate it. If it were someone else, they would have kicked you out by now. Don’t take your blessings for granted."

Juliana, considering her grandfather, didn’t retort to her.

"Have you found a place? A mid-range neighborhood, suitable for the elderly," she asked.

Rosalind’s face went pale, "Yes, I’ve found one, and everything is quite good."

Her grandfather weakly looked at Juliana, "Girl, I’ve told you, don’t trouble yourself for me. No need to buy a house, my health won’t last much longer, renting will do."

Rosalind was displeased, "What about me, are you not considering my situation?"

"You?"

Just mentioning her filled her grandfather with anger.

"Juliana married into the Grant family four years ago, and every month a million is transferred to your account. I know how much I’ve used. After deducting normal living expenses, you should have saved enough money for a lifetime. The debt of raising Juliana has long been repaid. Do you plan to take advantage of her forever?"

Rosalind pouted, feeling guilty, "Of course, that’s not what I mean."

"Grandpa," Juliana held the old man’s hand, "You will live a long life, don’t say such ominous things."

Juliana waited in the hospital room for over an hour without anyone contacting her.

Aetherflame had some matters needing her attention, requiring her to return.

Feeling restless, Juliana decided to go to the hospital entrance.

Just as she reached downstairs, she saw an elderly man in traditional Chinese attire briskly stepping out of another elevator, followed closely by Stella and Ethan.

Both paused upon seeing her.

Stella was the first to recover, quickening her pace towards the elder.

"Old Mr. Sutton, this is the patient we arranged the appointment for. It won’t take much of your time to check on her."

Stella blocked Old Mr. Sutton’s path.

With her slender frame, no excess expressions were needed; just a slight panting was enough to evoke sympathy.

But Old Mr. Sutton remained unmoved.

"Miss Grant, I’ve already seen five patients today. I won’t be taking any more appointments. Please reschedule."

Ethan hurried forward, "Old Mr. Sutton, your appointments are booked over two months in advance. These two are very important to President Grant, and besides, she’s already here. Please, just have a look."

Upon hearing Evan mentioned, Old Mr. Sutton did not compromise but rather expressed displeasure, "Please tell President Grant I’ve repaid my debt to him. The lady I just examined, I don’t find any endocrine issues. Since my diagnosis conflicts with the hospital’s, I won’t prescribe anything."

Upon hearing this, Ethan felt as if the sky was falling.

Juliana also realized that Stella had given her slot to Lily.