Juliana Jacobs slightly furrowed her brow, but the next second she wore a proper smile and looked back at him.
"Mr. Paxton, is there sothing else?"
Sean Paxton casually extended an invitation, "Tonight, my wife is hosting a charity gala for children with cognitive disabilities. Many renowned figures from Kingsford will be attending. I wonder if President Jacobs would grace us with your presence?"
Juliana lifted the corners of her lips, her tone gentle yet carrying a hint of appropriate doubt, "For such an important event, did my husband receive an invitation?"
Sean Paxton’s smile faltered montarily before he nonchalantly explained, "He’s too busy, even if I ntioned it to him, he probably wouldn’t rember."
"I see," Juliana’s smile deepened, and her gaze shifted to Zachary York beside her, "In the future, you can contact Secretary York directly for invitations like this. No matter how busy, she will rember to remind him, right?"
Zachary York nodded with understanding, "Yes, ma’am."
Sean Paxton was smilingly given a rebuke but had to pretend not to notice, maintaining his composure with a stiff smile, "Of course."
Juliana nodded slightly at him and turned to get into the car.
As the car drove away, the smile on Sean Paxton’s face vanished instantly.
Noticing his displeasure, several people who had followed him quickly approached to change the subject...
In the car, Juliana leaned back in the seat, gently rubbing her throbbing temples.
Sean Paxton’s face behind the windshield lingered in her mind.
So he was a good friend of Elias Langley.
A shiver mixed with hatred and nausea ran down her spine.
Sean Paxton doubted her and kept testing her.
Evidently, after all these years, those who chased her father down and drove her into the river still hadn’t stopped looking for her.
This was why Elias Langley didn’t want her to return to Kingsford.
But if it was just to silence her, the accident back then would have been enough.
Now, their persistence could only an there might be sothing about her that they desperately wanted.
But without fully recovered mory, she really couldn’t rember what that thing was.
Raine Kane saw her patting her head and asked urgently, "Not feeling well? Do you want to go back and rest?"
Juliana closed her eyes and said, "Wouldn’t going back be even more annoying?"
Raine understood she was referring to April Wallace and her daughter.
"After a while, we can just send them away," he said.
Juliana shook her head, "It’s too long, I can’t wait."
Raine raised his eyebrows.
Juliana rubbed her forehead and suddenly rembered soone.
"Has Isabelle Sinclair been unusually quiet lately?"
Raine chuckled, "She’s been confined at ho by Mrs. Sinclair to recuperate. She isn’t married yet, and there’s a big scar on her behind. How will she get married in the future?"
Juliana smiled, "I suppose she’s afraid Elias Langley will despise her."
Just then, as if ntioned, Elias Langley called.
Juliana answered the call.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Elias Langley asked on the phone.
Clearly, Zachary York had inford him of what had happened earlier at Science City.
"It’s okay. Do you have any plans for the evening?"
Elias Langley hesitated for two seconds, "Mrs. Sinclair called this morning, asking to accompany her to a charity gala."
Juliana smiled, "Alright, you go ahead."
She hung up the phone and stared ahead for a long ti.
Raine thought she was upset and quickly advised, "If it’s sothing you promised before, it’s really not polite to postpone."
Juliana ca back to her senses because of his words, chuckling softly, "I’ll go tonight too."
Raine was a bit surprised.
Juliana said leisurely, "Mrs. Sinclair just wants to create opportunities for her daughter and Elias Langley. Why should I help them? Besides, to deal with the vicious dogs at ho, you need to find an even fiercer one. Tonight is a good opportunity."
After notifying Caleb Shaw’s side to get the team ready to enter The Innovation Hub in Science City, Juliana was busy until the afternoon before she went to the best image design center in Kingsford to rent a custom evening gown.
The charity gala was set in Amber Hall at The Chevalier Hotel.
When Juliana arrived, the hall was already filled with elegance and grandeur.
Though she was alone, her simple evening dress and outstanding, cool deanor made her exceptionally dazzling amidst the glamorous socialites.
Many guests noticed this unfamiliar face and began whispering speculations about her identity.
After all, those who could appear at Sean Paxton’s gala were not ordinary people.
Moreover, she was unaccompanied by any male guest.
At this mont, Sean Paxton approached her with his wife.
Three ters away, Sean Paxton extended his hand to her.
"I didn’t expect President Jacobs to actually co, it’s such an honor for us, welco, welco."
"Mr. Paxton, you’re too kind."
Juliana extended her hand to shake his.
Sean Paxton then introduced his gentle wife beside him.
"This is my wife. Her health isn’t very good, so she usually rests at ho and doesn’t attend social gatherings much. This ti, she personally organized this gala to raise funds for children with intellectual disabilities. She has few friends, so please look after her, President Jacobs."
Juliana smiled, "You’re too kind, Mr. Paxton. The fact that Mrs. Paxton can organize such a aningful charity event already shows her ability and influence. We should be thanking her for providing this opportunity to contribute our love."
"President Jacobs, you’re too generous."
Mrs. Paxton nodded in acknowledgnt, though her gaze lingered on Juliana slightly, a flicker of wonder in her eyes quickly dissipated.
Juliana, attending such a gala alone for the first ti, managed effortlessly, making everyone more curious about her identity.
While Sean Paxton and Juliana were engaging in pleasantries, a commotion arose at the entrance.
It turned out soone from the Sinclair Family had arrived.
Mrs. Sinclair was donned in a dark green qipao, beside her was the ticulously grood Isabelle Sinclair, while Elias Langley walked on the other side of Mrs. Sinclair.
This scene imdiately sparked more whispers of speculation.
"Mr. Langley ca with them. Does this confirm the alliance between the Langley and Sinclair families?"
"Seems like it, especially since the original one can’t be found. Marrying the younger sister makes sense..."
The murmurs were faintly audible, and Isabelle Sinclair couldn’t help but lift a smug curve on her lips upon hearing them.
Sean Paxton cast a aningful glance at Juliana and then proceeded to greet Mrs. Sinclair and her group with his wife.
"Mrs. Sinclair, you’re looking radiant tonight. No wonder Elias would drop everything to personally accompany you and Miss Isabelle."
With his words, he instantly confird everyone’s suspicions.
However, before Mrs. Sinclair could respond, Elias Langley had already left them and walked toward Juliana.
Amidst the questioning gazes of the crowd, he unhesitatingly went up to her, touched her hand placed within his palm, and spoke in a tone mixed with gentle reproach.
"Your hand is so cold. Are you choosing style over warmth?"
Juliana let him hold her hand naturally, then lightly turned around, and Elias seamlessly shifted his step, allowing her to link her arm with his.
She raised her face with a sweet smile, "Then why don’t you help keep warm?"
A rare smile appeared on Elias Langley’s face, "As you command, my lady."
This scene left everyone present utterly astonished.
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