CHAPTER 213: CHAPTER 213: WE’LL SETTLE THIS SLOWLY TONIGHT

The words were like a needle, piercing precisely into Florence Sinclair’s heart.

She never expected that Leona Sheridan asked for his help to arrange a meeting with Elias Langley, only to introduce a woman to him.

She thought this busybody must have had some high-level scheme this time.

At this moment, as a member of the Sinclair Family, she became both a conspirator and a witness to this transaction, her face drained of color.

"Brother-in-law, I didn’t know Mrs. Langley invited you for this. If I had known, I wouldn’t have given you the call."

Beside her, Jessica Zane’s face immediately fell.

Didn’t they say it was a sure thing, that she just had to make an appearance to secure a prestigious match?

How come, even at the dinner table, there are still people causing trouble for her?

But this man was really handsome, and she liked him quite a lot.

"What’s wrong with a man having a few people around who know how to care for him? It’s his to use as he pleases, must he care about outsiders’ opinions?"

Florence Sinclair couldn’t respond to such a shameless statement. She could only frown and say, "He likes cleanliness, so keep your trash away from him."

Leona Sheridan finally noticed Florence Sinclair’s displeasure and hastily whispered, "Miss Sinclair, it’s just for fun, there’s no need to give it a title."

Florence Sinclair didn’t even spare her face, "If it’s such a good thing, why don’t you find a few more caring people for your husband?"

Leona Sheridan was choked by her words, her expression turning sour.

Seeing this, Jessica Zane giggled sweetly at Elias Langley, "Mr. Langley, ultimately it’s your own business, you can’t let others decide for you, can you?"

Elias Langley’s eyes were unreadable clouds, "I personally... have no thoughts."

These words could be interpreted differently by different people.

However, Jessica Zane believed she had obtained tacit approval, her eyes flashing with joy as she boldly sat beside him.

"How can you be so shameless?" Florence Sinclair couldn’t help but scold.

Jessica Zane cast her a contemptuous glance, then leaned closer to Elias Langley, her voice sweet and sticky.

"Mr. Langley, this dinner seems uncomfortable. How about going to your place, I’ll personally... cook for you."

Elias Langley looked down at her, his brow slightly distant.

Just as he was about to speak, a cool sarcastic voice came from the doorway, "It seems President Langley already has delicacies at his side, and a good appetite. The little wine I prepared probably won’t please your palate."

Juliana Jacobs leaned against the doorframe, a faint smile on her face.

Elias Langley’s gaze fell on her, his eyes still filled with a hint of a smile, but the distance between his brows had vanished.

"Going out for a special dinner and running into Director Jacobs, it’s fate."

Florence Sinclair felt relieved seeing Juliana Jacobs appear.

She didn’t believe that Juliana Jacobs could just watch this little vixen act out without reacting.

But then she heard Juliana Jacobs laugh lightly and say, "Our company happened to have a social engagement here, Mr. Shaw said he saw you and asked me to send regards. Task completed, I won’t disturb President Langley’s merriment."

With that, she turned to leave.

After taking two steps, she turned back to cast a cool glance at Jessica Zane, Leona Sheridan, and Florence Sinclair before smiling faintly, "The beauty by your side isn’t bad, at least she’s the prettiest of these three women."

With one sentence, she slapped all three faces.

Leona Sheridan was too pained to curse.

Florence Sinclair found it incredible that she could just walk away like that.

Elias Langley wiped his hands, threw the napkin on the table, and stood up.

"Sister-in-law, next time you play matchmaker for me, better consult with big brother first. If you have any sense at all, behave, so as not to embarrass him."

After saying that, he walked out.

Elias Langley had never spoken so sternly to her before.

Leona Sheridan was instantly furious.

However, even if she wanted to curse, her mouth hurt. She didn’t dare blame Elias Langley, so she directed all her resentment towards Juliana Jacobs instead.

After Juliana Jacobs was done socializing and about to leave, Jessica Zane blocked her path.

"Do you need something?" Caleb Shaw asked.

"Handsome, this doesn’t concern you. I just want to have a word with this lady," Jessica Zane said.

Caleb Shaw looked at Juliana Jacobs, who nodded, so he stepped aside.

But he didn’t leave, staying there to see what she was going to do.

"Can you give me Mr. Langley’s number?" Jessica Zane asked.

Juliana Jacobs’ smile was faint, "There’s lots of people who want his number. Do I have to give it to everyone?"

Jessica Zane smiled, "Give it to me. I’m not like the others."

Juliana Jacobs looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and remained silent.

Jessica Zane grinned, "No man I set my eyes on can resist me. Once they’ve tasted me, they can’t leave."

The smile on Juliana Jacobs’ face deepened, "It seems you face a lot of obstacles."

Jessica Zane understood she was referring to Florence Sinclair.

"Don’t worry about her. A lady like that can’t outplay me."

Juliana Jacobs reached for her phone, "Transfer me thirty thousand."

Jessica Zane didn’t hesitate and immediately transferred thirty thousand to her.

After that, Juliana Jacobs left with Caleb Shaw.

Caleb Shaw couldn’t understand her actions and asked, "If you didn’t intend to give her the contact, why charge her?"

Juliana Jacobs replied blandly, "People don’t cherish what they get for free."

Caleb Shaw suddenly understood.

Jessica Zane, overjoyed at having Elias Langley’s WeChat ID, picked an auspicious time to send him a friend request.

But Elias Langley just looked at it, didn’t accept nor decline, simply leaving it hanging.

Quinn Shepherd entered the office holding a file, cautiously speaking, "Boss, regarding next week’s Energy Storage Summit, Aetherflame is also on the invitation list. As a first-time participating company..."

"Summit?"

Elias Langley didn’t even look up as he tapped the screen displaying the friend request with his fingertips, clearly restraining his temper.

"First, let them learn the basic rules. If they can’t even manage their own contact list, with leaks everywhere, how can they talk about energy storage?"

Quinn Shepherd was choked by his words, cautiously probing, "Then... should we remove them?"

"Try removing one?"

Seeing his boss getting angrier, Quinn Shepherd quickly exited the office.

Elias Langley tapped on Juliana Jacobs’ WeChat avatar, dark currents swirling in his eyes.

He wanted to question her, but held back with effort.

He’d deal with it later that night.

Elias Langley did not accept Jessica Zane’s friend request.

However, that evening, Jessica Zane still found a way to discover his whereabouts.

Men frequenting bars, how many can truly control themselves...

Friends from Kingsford came over, and they arranged to meet at a bar.

Elias Langley and Miles Monroe went, and Florence Sinclair was also called over.

She answered a call in the hallway, and when she turned around, she saw the meticulously dressed Jessica Zane about to push the door open.

Florence Sinclair frowned and walked over, "Inside is a private party, what are you doing here?"

Jessica Zane looked her up and down, smiling, "Are you so defensive because you think I have a good chance of winning over Mr. Langley?"

Florence Sinclair was choked by her words.

She knew Elias Langley wouldn’t go for this minx, but she also understood men’s weaknesses.

He might not like them, but when needed, he could use them.

She never believed that Elias Langley had remained single for thirty years without ever having been with a woman.

But venting with such women, that she couldn’t accept.

"Even though you seem unashamed, I’m still going to remind you. Your aura of sleaze is worse than a trash heap’s smell. The circle inside isn’t something you can associate with, barging in will only lead to self-humiliation."

The implied insult was clear to Jessica Zane.

Having spent thirty thousand, she figured it was this woman who was blocking Elias Langley from adding her.

Jessica Zane was not someone to be easily bullied.

So, as a group of drunken men passed by, Jessica Zane suddenly raised her voice sweetly and cheekily at Florence Sinclair, "Okay, sis..."