Chapter 254
"Dr. Joane," Jasmine purred with a coy smirk, leaning forward with predatory grace.
"This information is our company's deepest secret. But, if you're willing to join us formally, I'll gladly reveal the mastermind behind Emerald Elixir-provided he's willing to show his hand."
"You certainly know how to play your cards, don't you?" Joane retorted bitterly, recognizing Jasmine's carefully laid trap.
"Alright, hand me the damn contract. I'll sign."
Jasmine's secretary swiftly produced the document, and Joane scrawled her signature, sealing her fate.
Meanwhile, Jasmine cast a mischievous glance toward Alex, eyes glinting with cunning amusement. "Can I reveal the genius behind our elixir now?"
Alex scowled faintly, irritated by Jasmine's blatant manipulation.
Clearly, she viewed him as nothing more than bait to ensnare Dr. Joane.
"Fine," Alex sighed resignedly. "Given my stake in this venture, I suppose I can't refuse."
"Thanks, Alex. I keep owing you more and more," Jasmine teased, winking playfully.
"So, Miss Kingston," Joane pressed eagerly, her eyes bright with anticipation.
"Who exactly is this prodigious mastermind behind the Emerald Elixir?"
"The genius," Jasmine declared with dramatic flair, pausing for effect, "is standing right in front of you."
Joane's jaw dropped, eyes widening in astonishment as she stared at Alex.
"You mean to tell me Mr. Alex is the creator of the Emerald Elixir?"
Healing patients and concocting groundbreaking pharmaceuticals were entirely separate arts, demanding profoundly different expertise.
legends pushing past their prime, their reputations forged
barely out of his twenties achieving mastery in both
Unheard of.
Impossible.
modestly, a faint smile dancing on his lips. "I just have a great master,
Mr. Alex," Joane insisted passionately
with a master, crafting such extraordinary medicine is no trivial task. You're extraordinary. Meeting someone of
deeply, sincerity radiating from her every
gently lifting her up. "Please, you flatter me, Dr.
mischievously, her smile shifting into an alluring grin.
ken for?"
intrigue, the famed bachelorette clearly
grip around Alex's arm possessively, her tone icy. "He's off-limits
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into laughter,
ahead," she winked knowingly
sharply back to Jasmine, Joane's
Joane's demeanor implied she viewed the younger
she'd placed Alex directly into Joane's sights, perhaps a dangerous
Still, professionalism prevailed.
I'd love your support at our launch event-I'll forward you
rising to leave. Make sure Mr.
in a sprawling estate in
SkinDew's production rights. What's your take, Father?" Henry Dupont asked eagerly, leaning forward
Chicago, studied his second son with a sharp, unblinking gaze. His voice was
Their conclusion was unanimous-it's groundbreaking, with massive profit potential just waiting
in every line of
That man isn't an idiot. There's a reason
Henry replied confidently, "Jericho lost his governorship. With Kelly Kingston running the
his shady past. Everyone knows
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