CHAPTER 96: CHAPTER 96: MISS JACOBS IS TOO TROUBLESOME TO BE A KEPT WOMAN

As his words fell, applause sounded all around.

Juliana Jacobs knew he had seen yesterday’s hot search, and he believed it.

Her image in his heart was already poor, and now it had completely fallen to the bottom.

If she wants to change the status quo, she must prove her innocence.

But in the face of overwhelming malice and intertwining interests, such an action would only be another way to humiliate herself.

Juliana Jacobs lowered her eyes in thought, pondering how to carve out a path to survival amidst this siege.

"Can mere rumors determine a person’s character? Do your magnanimities match your esteemed positions today?"

Evan Grant walked through the crowd, his voice cold but still carrying an undeniable pressure.

"Furthermore, standing here, how many of you can confidently say you have only one partner at this moment? Before the exposure, everyone acts like a saint."

The scene suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Evan Grant’s act of defending his wife was truly unexpected.

Elias Langley’s gaze towards him also became profound.

"President Grant speaks not for a lover, but for his wife; he makes a good point."

Evan Grant ignored the mockery directed at him and instead looked at Juliana Jacobs, his gaze gentle.

But Juliana Jacobs turned her face away, not accepting his kindness at all.

Jared Langley finally seized the right opportunity to step out.

"President Grant is right; we are seniors. Why unite to suppress the juniors? Aetherflame Dynamics has only been established for a few years; there’s no need for everyone to be so fearful."

He unexpectedly agreed with his nemesis’s point of view, leaving everyone present puzzled.

Elias Langley’s gaze swept over him indifferently, his voice steady yet weighty.

"Every participant here holds a distinguished status. Using slander and tricks to attack competitors is too negative; I believe none of you will do such a thing."

The words of the bigwig were instantly understood by the crowd.

Enough is enough!

So they each dispersed.

A few elderly businessmen surrounded Elias Langley, talking about the topic of new energy battery materials.

Juliana Jacobs wasn’t swayed by Evan Grant and Jared Langley’s defense; she turned to leave, but Jared Langley called after her.

"My secretary found a pair of new shoes, they should fit your feet."

Juliana Jacobs paused in her steps.

Evan Grant said unhappily, "Thank you for the kind offer, President Langley, my wife doesn’t need them."

Jared Langley chuckled, "I’d rather hear Miss Jacobs’ thoughts."

Juliana Jacobs turned her eyes towards Jared Langley, "Thank you for the trouble, President Langley."

"Please."

Jared Langley smiled as he led her to the side.

Evan Grant’s face instantly looked unpleasant beyond words.

Serves him right!

Summer Shaw pressed her lips together and smiled, but didn’t follow along.

The secretary jogged over with a pair of white leather shoes, panting slightly.

It was clear they had been urgently bought from a nearby place.

Jared Langley had experience with women. Even with little interaction with Juliana Jacobs, as long as he paid attention to her feet, he would know her shoe size.

Therefore, the shoes fit perfectly and matched her outfit today.

Jared Langley didn’t boast in front of her that he had selected the shoe style from a video.

"A pair of shoes isn’t enough to make up for my mistakes, whatever Miss Jacobs wants, feel free to ask." He said.

Juliana Jacobs put on his shoes, but her gaze towards him remained indifferent.

"Since it’s been done, there’s no need to pretend to make amends. I’m not a match for President Langley; even if the damage heals, it will leave a scar. I don’t talk about letting go, just wish to become strangers from now on."

Having said this, she stood up, leaving behind the man whose gaze was fixed on her face.

"President Langley, this Miss Jacobs is difficult to handle," the secretary said.

But this is precisely what makes her intriguing.

Jared Langley withdrew his gaze and laughed darkly.

When Juliana Jacobs picked up her bag and returned to the lawn, Summer Shaw was already talking to the CEO about potential cooperation.

Thinking about the rumors surrounding her, Juliana Jacobs decided not to disturb them and prepared to leave by herself.

As she turned around, she met Elias Langley’s gaze.

He stood with several bosses, including Mr. Sterling.

Their faces instantly reminded Juliana Jacobs of those harsh words.

She gave Elias Langley a slight nod.

This time, Elias Langley’s gaze did not leave her face.

He spoke to her openly, despite the presence of the other bosses: "Aetherflame’s technological breakthrough is indeed rare. But some tracks are inherently narrow; no matter how good a gun is, it can only be for display. Isn’t it just like holding a golden bowl while begging?"

His words made several bosses laugh.

Juliana Jacobs was not annoyed and went straight to Elias Langley.

"Whether Aetherflame is a beggar or a golden bun will be proven by time."

With that, she pulled a brand-new men’s shirt out of her bag.

"Sorry for making you wet that night, this is a bit of compensation. Because I don’t want private interactions with you again, I can only give it to you in this venue."

Elias Langley stared at the shirt in the box but didn’t reach out to take it.

In an instant, the faces of the attending bosses, including Mr. Sterling, changed dramatically.

Lost body??!!

So, was the man hidden in the hot search this person?

Quinn Shepherd noticed that Juliana Jacobs subtly set up his boss and immediately stepped forward to take the shirt.

"Director Jacobs, you’re being too polite; it’s just a wet shirt. It can still be worn after drying."

Juliana Jacobs chuckled, her eyes sweeping over Mr. Sterling, not letting her off.

"Mr. Sterling, as one of the few female entrepreneurs in the new energy sector, should understand the difficulties of starting a business as a woman, but I didn’t expect you to know how to kill the same kind better than those men."

After speaking, Juliana Jacobs turned around, the hem of her dress cutting a sharp arc, as she left amid their stunned gazes.

Shortly after she left, Quinn Shepherd approached to report quietly.

"Earlier, a woman impersonated a waitress attempting to sneak into the venue, but was stopped by security. A video was found on her USB drive."

Quinn Shepherd took out his phone and played a video.

Elias Langley’s eyes deepened.

"The woman has been driven away. We permanently deleted the content on her USB drive and injected a virus, so once she plugs it into a computer, even the backup will be destroyed."

Elias Langley nodded, indicating he did well.

"This Miss Jacobs has too many troubles, she’s truly a hassle, not suitable for you to hide in your golden house; it’s right to keep a distance," Quinn Shepherd said.

Elias Langley clicked his tongue and looked at him.

"Boss, your fertility test showed anomalies. The doctor suggests you adjust your lifestyle; you should take it seriously."

Just then, a burst of exclamations suddenly erupted from near the boxing machine provided for entertainment not far away.

Evan Grant, in a leisurely manner, shook his wrist, looking playfully at Jared Langley, who barely stood steady.

"Sorry, President Langley, missed my mark. But your body isn’t doing well either, not sturdy enough."

Jared Langley wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth and laughed lowly.

He certainly understood for whom Evan Grant threw this punch...

Juliana Jacobs didn’t know what had happened after she left, but in the evening, Summer Shaw called her to tell her.

"You didn’t see it, President Langley’s face was swollen high on one side when he left. Your ex-husband may have given you a vent for your anger, but... could he still love you and want to reconcile?"

Juliana Jacobs was driving, responding without emotion: "You’re overthinking. He doesn’t love me; he just feels I’m tough, a sturdy scapegoat for his sister."

Speaking of which, Summer Shaw quickly added, "The matter you inquired about has results: the small piece of battery residue you took from the explosion site came from a lab in Oakhaven. This lab doesn’t have any standout products but has always been supported by overseas funds."

Juliana Jacobs gripped the steering wheel tightly, "Send the name to me."

Within two minutes, Summer Shaw’s text was sent.

As she was about to reach Celestial Vista, Juliana Jacobs slowly parked by the roadside.

Just about to tap the message on her phone, suddenly two people ran over and started banging on her car window.

Her car was modified, bulletproof all over.

Those two banged for a long time, not even leaving a dent.

Juliana Jacobs sat calmly inside the car, considering whether to call the police.

Suddenly, one of them pressed a phone against the car window.

In the video, April Preston was tied to a chair, her legs stretched out in mid-air.

And Lily Windsor was sitting on her knees, pressing down, causing her to cry out in pain.

Lily Windsor’s bloodless face stared like a ghost into the camera, her expression twisted as she asked:

"Juliana Jacobs, do you still want this pawn?"