CHAPTER 95: CHAPTER 95: A COMPREHENSIVE SLAUGHTER

In that way, Juliana Jacobs is finished, and Aetherflame Dynamics is also finished.

Lily Windsor said fiercely, "I’ll go."

...

George Grant tried every card in his wallet at the ATM before confirming that his cards had been suspended.

The only person with the power to do this was Evan Grant.

Angrily, he walked out, intending to call that "unfilial son."

As he stepped down the stairs, he bumped right into April Preston.

George Grant cautiously pulled her to a corner on the building’s side, and asked warily, "Why are you following me? What’s your purpose?"

April Preston noticed his annoyance, took out the card he gave her from her bag.

"If you don’t want any ties with me, just say so. No need to placate me with a card that can’t withdraw money, here."

George Grant took the card, his face showing concern.

"I wasn’t trying to placate you; all my bank cards were suddenly frozen, and I just found out myself."

April Preston’s previously aggrieved look turned into disbelief.

"Really...then I wronged you. I wasn’t following you; I was getting medicine. Last night you were too..."

April Preston spoke softer and softer, eventually becoming shy and turning away before finishing.

But after taking a few steps, she turned back, walked up to George Grant, and handed him her card.

"Here, this is the dowry money I’ve saved up from a few jobs, though it’s only ten or twenty thousand since most of it went to my mom’s medical bills. Take it for emergencies; you can pay me back after the rough patch."

After saying this, she turned to leave, but George Grant grabbed her wrist, pulling her through a side door.

In the distant shade, Juliana Jacobs quietly watched their entangled silhouettes disappear behind the door, a faint smile appearing on her lips as she turned and left.

It was over two hours later when George Grant returned to the hospital room.

He sat beside the bed, looking exhausted and extremely dejected.

"That unfilial son is getting back at me, froze all my cards, but I borrowed some money from a friend and have paid your medical expenses."

Lily Windsor was very touched and hugged him.

"Hubby, Juliana Jacobs doesn’t like me, she’s been whispering to Evan, and it dragged you into this."

As soon as she finished speaking, she froze completely.

George Grant, unaware, gently patted her back.

"It’s alright, I’ll head back to the antique shop to handle some items; I’ll try to mend relations with Evan."

He made himself sound very busy and then told Lily to lie down before leaving the hospital room.

Stа returned with bubble tea, only to find Lily on the hospital bed convulsing.

She hurried over, pressed the call button, and asked, "What upset you?"

Lily gasped for breath, her voice trembling, "He... he had a lipstick mark on his neck... he really... has another woman..."

Stella’s expression instantly darkened.

Lily grabbed her hand, "We can’t let her take George away, help me kill her, kill her..."

...

The next day, Juliana Jacobs and Summer Shaw attended Helios Energy’s entrepreneur fellowship in Kenton.

The venue was set on the riverside lawn, and the invitees were mostly influential and powerful figures in the industry.

Aetherflame Dynamics was supposed to be the shining newcomer at this fellowship, having succeeded in conquering heavy-duty truck battery technology.

However, when Juliana Jacobs stepped onto the lawn, she was met only with contemptuous gazes.

"Isn’t that Aetherflame’s technical director? Such a scandal just broke yesterday, and she’s daring enough to show up today."

"Technical director? Does she really have any tech skills? Maybe she just slept with some big shot and stole the tech, haha..."

"Evan Grant is at least a respectable man, stuck with this kind of wife, what rotten luck."

The whispers among a few male entrepreneurs pricked Juliana’s back, their eyes on her were full of mockery and disdain.

Meanwhile, the few female entrepreneurs were coldly distancing themselves from her.

Summer Shaw frowned, "These people, supposedly reputable figures, why do they all look at others with tinted glasses? Have they no basic judgment, only following gossip?"

Juliana Jacobs lowered her eyes, "In a male-dominated business jungle, a woman’s moral flaws are always exaggerated. Don’t mind their chitchat; behind the facade, they’re ready to annihilate any competition."

Since Aetherflame had strong technology, it was seen as a formidable opponent from the start.

So Juliana’s "scandal" was just a means for them to exploit the situation.

"Maybe you should leave first." Summer Shaw didn’t want her embarrassed.

Juliana Jacobs smiled, "Leaving now would play right into some people’s hands, wouldn’t it?"

"True, our target is President Langley, not these people, no need to bother with them."

Summer Shaw led Juliana to the drinks area, handing her a glass of orange juice.

"Avoid alcohol, drink this instead."

Just as Juliana Jacobs was about to take it, a drink spilled onto her shoes.

She looked up to see a short-haired woman in her fifties, arrogantly tilting her chin as she smiled, "Oh, sorry."

"It’s okay."

Despite hearing the provocation in the woman’s tone, Juliana responded gracefully.

"I’ll give you a good pair of shoes, leave now. With you here, it’s demeaning." the woman said.

"Mr. Sterling’s so witty." someone nearby laughed along, echoing her words.

Summer Shaw retorted angrily, "What do you mean, who are you calling trash? If you don’t clear this up, this won’t end here!"

"Young lady, do you think you can remain unstained coming from mud? Don’t be naive, it’s wise to distance yourself from such people early on, or your Aetherflame Dynamics will also suffer because of her." said Mr. Sterling.

Summer Shaw laughed at her words, "Suffer? Mr. Sterling, your company’s ’new product’ this year is just a recolor and a new shell, yet you dare call it a second-gen product. Are you afraid of being outpaced by our tech, so you’re trying to drive away our key technical staff?"

Mr. Sterling didn’t react, but nearby a company boss supported him, saying, "Since Mr. Shaw has come to this point, our raw material supply agreement ends here. We don’t cooperate with companies of doubtful integrity."

Summer Shaw didn’t expect they’d face an all-out assault.

How scared are these people of newcomers taking their profits?

She was about to speak when Juliana Jacobs stopped her, and then a commotion arose from the crowd.

It was Elias Langley and his secretary walking over.

The one to uphold justice had arrived.

Just as she was about to be pleased, Juliana Jacobs shook her head indicating otherwise.

"Mr. Langley," Mr. Sterling nodded in greeting, "I didn’t realize companies like Aetherflame would also attend the fellowship. I personally detest individuals with moral corruption, I apologize for disturbing your guests."

Elias Langley’s gaze slowly swept over everyone present, not pausing for a moment on Juliana Jacobs.

His lips held a faint smile, "In establishing oneself as an entrepreneur, ethics are more important than ability. A ruined reputation signifies a bankruptcy of trust. It’s commendable for everyone to loathe evil."