"The person you... like?" "Yes, but she doesn’t know yet. It’s unrequited love for me." Julian Jacobs suddenly changed the topic, "I have a patent contract to sign. You’re studying law, right? Are you free to accompany me tomorrow to review the contract? I’m afraid of being scammed. As a reward, I’ll treat you to dinner?" Eleanor Winslow glanced at the area over his left heart and subconsciously agreed, "Okay." He looked at her with exceptionally deep eyes. Like a beast that had finally caught its prey. Eleanor felt uncomfortable under his gaze, turned away, and felt her cheeks heat up. The tips of Eleanor’s fingers hanging by her dress unconsciously scratched as she sensed something unusual but found it unlikely. She and Julian Jacobs hadn’t interacted much; they were always courteous to each other. It shouldn’t have been the fleeting thought that crossed her mind. Patent contracts generally divide into ownership transfer and usage rights grants. Julian Jacob’s patent is protein-targeted, unique in the country, with substantial room for negotiation, opting for selling the usage rights granting agency contract to earn dividends each year. Sunshine brightened the outside. The Grant Group logo hung on the neighboring building. After reviewing the contract, Eleanor Winslow pointed out several loopholes, waiting for the legal team to discuss them, only to suddenly remember—the biotech company seems to be under Grant Group! Newest update provided by NoveIꜰire.net However, there are many companies under Grant Group, and this one wasn’t directly overseen by Adrian Grant, so Eleanor wasn’t worried about encountering him. But as luck would have it, today the legal director of Grant Group was inspecting and spotted a familiar figure standing behind the glass wall of the meeting room from a distance. That face was exceptionally beautiful, comparable to a movie star, with a graceful figure and outstanding temperament, leaving an unforgettable impression. The legal director shivered; wasn’t that the intern from the law firm who Adrian cared so much about? The host next to him, seeing this, followed the legal director’s gaze, assuming he was looking at Julian Jacobs, and introduced, "That’s a student from Aethelgard University, holding a very promising patent. We’re looking to purchase it and hoping to recruit him post-graduation." "And the young lady next to him?" "Probably his girlfriend or something? A law student here to help with the contract." The legal director’s eyes widened. If Eleanor Winslow was someone else’s girlfriend, what about their President Grant? The legal director immediately sent a message to Adrian Grant: [President Grant, I saw Miss Winslow!] As a senior employee at Grant Group and Adrian Grant’s right-hand man since his entry into the company, it was the first time seeing Adrian so eager to come and see him—not him, but rather Miss Winslow! The legal director just started to greet when Adrian interrupted, "Where is she?" "..." The legal director led the way, "This way, please." Inside the meeting room behind the transparent partition. Opposite the legal team sat Eleanor Winslow, calmly talking, exhibiting a maturity and composure unlike a yet-to-graduate university student. "Miss Winslow’s professional ability is truly impressive. She identified all those subtle pitfalls we set. No wonder she’s such a talented student from Aethelgard University!" The legal director couldn’t help but flatter. After speaking, he realized the person beside him had no reaction, glancing sideways to see President Grant intently focused on the people inside the meeting room, not hearing a word he said. "Who’s beside her?" Adrian Grant suddenly asked. "That’s the owner of the patent we want to buy. Seems to be Miss Winslow’s senior; she’s just here to help him review the contract." "Senior?" Adrian Grant caught on to the key word, narrowing his eyes dangerously. "Yes, Miss Winslow calls him ’Senior,’ and his name is Julian Jacobs." The legal director keenly noticed the boss’s face darkening slightly, his gaze at the young talent from Aethelgard University showing obvious unfriendly scrutiny and criticism. Inside the meeting room, after the negotiations, the signatures completed the final step, and the parties shook hands. The host escorted Eleanor Winslow and Julian Jacobs out. Eleanor maintained a polite smile on her face, but upon stepping out, she immediately saw the man a few meters away. Eleanor quickly averted her eyes as if not recognizing Adrian Grant, following Julian Jacobs to leave. "Miss Winslow, what a coincidence!" The legal director tactfully called out to Eleanor. "..." Eleanor cursed inwardly, turning around with a forced polite smile, "President Thompson, hello." The legal director saw Eleanor completely ignoring Adrian and laughed, "This is President Grant; surely you haven’t forgotten?" Eleanor’s smile was almost unsustainable, glancing at Adrian Grant, barely managing a nod with a forced smile. Julian Jacobs glanced at Adrian Grant and told the host beside him, "Sorry, we have business at school, we’ll be leaving first." Eleanor listened and immediately turned to leave. Julian Jacobs was truly a timely rescue! Them two? Adrian Grant’s expression was unfriendly. The legal director observed his boss’s gaze at Julian Jacobs was entirely one of male rivalry, enlightened. Then he loudly called out, "Mr. Jacobs, wait!" Julian Jacobs furrowed his brows but quickly adjusted his mood and expression, turning around. "Mr. Jacobs, I am the legal director of Grant Group, last name Thompson," the legal director warmly greeted, "I greatly admire your personal abilities. Would you have time to join me for lunch?" Julian Jacobs glanced at him, then shifted his gaze to the tall, intimidatingly oppressive man beside him. The two locked eyes, the atmosphere in the air suddenly dropped. Julian Jacobs asked the legal director, "Is it you who wants to invite me to lunch, or the gentleman beside you?" The legal director started, not expecting such a direct question. Eleanor, looking out the window and around, never looked at Adrian Grant until Julian Jacob’s words redirected her gaze at him. What was this man planning? Julian Jacobs chuckled lightly, his demeanor gentle and graceful, like a spring breeze, yet his attitude neither humble nor overbearing, "President Grant, we already have lunch plans, so let’s not this time." A university student not yet in the workforce, turning down a lunch invitation from the president of a top Group, the legal director was incredulous. This was a chance many dream of to latch onto a big opportunity! Julian Jacobs took the initiative to walk behind Eleanor, a clear stance of shielding and protecting, blocking her from Adrian Grant’s sight. Eleanor showed no hesitation, leaving without looking back. She walked in the lead, unaware that as he turned the corner, Julian Jacobs turned back to glance at Adrian Grant behind them. The gaze was keen, conveying meanings only fellow men could understand. Adrian Grant’s expression immediately turned cold.