Stop Panicking! Miss Jacobs will Not Look Back!-Chapter 328: Better to Turn Pretend into Reality, and Everyone Wins

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Better to Turn Pretend into Reality, and Everyone Wins

Before Elias Langley could respond, Juliana Jacobs suddenly pushed him away even harder.

"Go ahead, meet her. Go make it real, and let everyone be happy!"

Elias didn’t look at his phone and directly ended the call with a wave of his hand.

Zachary York, on the other end of the line, was holding his phone, feeling frustrated.

What was I thinking? How could Mr. Langley leave at this time?

Elias Langley pulled Juliana back into his arms, letting her wriggle and resist as much as she wanted. His arm was like an iron clasp, not budging an inch, but he still knew he had to comfort her.

"The last time I left a meeting to visit the jewelry counter, it was all for show. My intelligent and discerning wife surely understands the necessity of it all?"

"Stop flattering me. She has ulterior motives for you, can’t you see that?"

Elias furrowed his brows, "If she has ideas, what’s it got to do with me? Are any feelings other women have for me my fault?"

Juliana was utterly unreasonable at this moment, "I don’t care. It’s all your fault for being flirtatious, all your fault, all your fault!"

Seeing that words were useless, Elias simply captured the back of her head and kissed her again.

He delved deep this time.

Within moments, their breathing was a little erratic.

Juliana’s lips were tempting, an indescribable allure.

Elias tried to calm his breath, his voice husky, "Lack of sleep makes one irritable. I have a resting room here, take a nap."

"No way..."

As soon as Juliana spoke, the hand resting on her clothing hem applied more pressure.

It felt like all strength was drawn out from her body, and she melted into his arms.

This time, she had no choice.

Elias decisively picked her up and walked towards the rest room...

Juliana, who hadn’t rested well after getting drunk the previous night, slept until the end of the workday.

During the nap, she dreamt of turning back into her teenage self, running alone into an abandoned kindergarten holding something very important...

Upon waking, a piercing headache struck her.

After composing herself, she got out of bed and walked out of the rest room.

In the outer room, Raine Kane had arrived at some point and was standing in front of Elias Langley’s broad desk, frowning deeply.

Elias Langley’s facial expression mirrored the somber atmosphere.

Juliana instinctively thought Elias was finally angry over the matter concerning Clara Fairchild and didn’t want to blame her, instead attempting to seek out the person responsible and pursue accountability.

So she quickly stepped forward, standing in front of Elias and looking directly at him.

"Raine Kane is my person; it was my idea for her to take action. Whatever happens, I’ll take the responsibility. It has nothing to do with her."

Elias Langley was taken aback by her words, but once he understood, he stood up and pulled her into his embrace, his tone filled with helpless tender affection.

"My wife is too protective of her people. I hadn’t said anything, and you’re already jumping out in a hurry. Do you think I’m a tyrant who harshly criticizes subordinates?"

Raine Kane quickly explained as well, "Madam, Mr. Langley wasn’t reprimanding me. We were discussing important matters."

Realizing her misunderstanding, Juliana became a bit embarrassed, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Elias Langley, noticing her subtle awkwardness, gently wrapped his arms around her, having understood internally.

Even though she rationally accepted the staged act between him and Clara Fairchild, emotionally, for someone who truly likes their partner, how can anyone be indifferent?

The more one cares, the more one minds, even if it’s not real.

"Well..." Juliana stepped out of his embrace, "you get busy. I’ll head out first."

As she turned, Elias Langley caught her hand.

"Head out? I’m not working late tonight."

Seeing his posture of wanting to accompany her, Juliana hesitated slightly, then inquisitively asked, "I’m no longer angry. Aren’t you going to play up to her and comfort her?"

A trace of a smile appeared on Elias Langley’s face, yet he furrowed his brows.

"Is your husband central air conditioning? Asking me to comfort her... not in this life, nor in the next would she be so fortunate."

Elias’s fingers slightly tightened around hers, enclosing her hand fully in his palm, leading her out.

"Right now, having dinner at home with my wife is more important."

...

In the days that followed, Juliana heard nothing further regarding Clara Fairchild.

Elias Langley canceled all unnecessary social engagements, almost always returning home on time to accompany her each evening.

With Florence Sinclair still hospitalized and unable to stir up trouble, Juliana enjoyed a rare few days of calm.

However, Sebastian Sinclair had heard some rumors and dialed in to inquire.

Elias Langley offered no explanation, leading Sebastian, in his role as father-in-law, to give him a stern talking-to.

That afternoon, Juliana had just picked up a document in her office when her phone rang.

It was Felicity.

"Juliana, tonight’s charity gala, all the elite families from Kingsford will be there. You must come. I want to introduce you, as these will be your connections here in Kingsford."

"Charity gala?"

Juliana’s tone clearly indicating she hadn’t heard of it.

Felicity was surprised, "I sent the invitation to Elias Langley three days ago."

Juliana immediately understood that Elias hadn’t planned to bring her, intending instead to seize this chance to publicly appear with Clara Fairchild, continuing his ’act’.

But she had plans of her own.

If she didn’t carry them out, then the beating Clara took would be in vain.

"Send me another invitation personally."

After hanging up, Juliana’s face was lit by a meaningful smile.

A smart woman would never allow her husband to ’act’ with another woman for too long.

Clara, it was time to put you to good use.

Around 4 or 5 in the afternoon, Elias Langley sent her a message, saying he had social events in the evening and would be home late.

Juliana simply replied, "Okay."

Felicity’s charity gala was in the usual place.

Juliana wore a simple yet extremely elegant gown and entered Amber Hall just as the event commenced.

Elias Langley was already there, chatting with colleagues.

Clara Fairchild, who instantly noticed Juliana, felt a moment of panic and instinctively moved closer to Elias, seeking protection.

Juliana’s arrival, like a shining pearl, caused quite a stir at the entrance.

Of course, Elias noticed it too.

He patted Clara’s hand softly, comforting her in a low voice, "Don’t be afraid; she’s here for the gala, not to hit you."

But with such comfort, Clara felt even more anxious.

"I’m... going to the bathroom."

With that, head lowered, she hurried away.

Felicity met Juliana at the entrance, pulling her towards Elias Langley.

"You look stunning today! Look at how everyone is staring at you; tonight, you’ve outshone all the socialites," Felicity remarked.

Juliana replied with a light laugh, "Relax, in your husband’s eyes, you are always the most beautiful."

As they spoke, Juliana’s eyes caught Sean Paxton at a distance.

He had come, thankfully.

The two exchanged slight nods, acknowledging each other.

When Elias saw her approaching, his expression was unreadable, but he said calmly, "So, Mrs. Langley wanted to come. Why didn’t you let me know in advance?"

Juliana stood in front of him, her red lips curving up in a slight smile, voice clear yet distant.

"Mr. Langley, you misinterpret. I’m here tonight in my own capacity, representing no one else."

As she spoke, she deliberately revealed the Flower Ring on her index finger.

That gesture was undoubtedly announcing to everyone around her independence and self-sovereignty in her marriage.

Elias’s gaze lingered on the ring on her finger for a moment before he allowed a slight smile of helpless indulgence.

Meanwhile, in the bathroom.

After retouching her makeup, Clara Fairchild took out her perfume and sprayed herself several times.

This perfume contained a potent new aphrodisiac. Given enough exposure, it ignited a blazing desire in the subject.

On their way earlier, Elias had been put off by the strong scent emanating from her perfume, triggering the car’s ventilation system.

Having lost such a great opportunity, Clara resolved not to let Elias out of her sight, ensuring he inhaled her scent extensively.

Clara made up her mind; she had to win over Elias Langley tonight and become pregnant with his child to secure her status and drive Juliana away, rewriting her destiny.

However, as she arranged her expression and exited the bathroom to find Elias, someone stopped her by the colonnade.

Juliana stood there leisurely, as if she had been waiting for quite some time.