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.
in both fields were almost mythical, aging legends pushing past their prime,
of his twenties achieving mastery in both
Unheard of.
Impossible.
a faint smile dancing on his lips. "I just have a great
suit you, Mr. Alex," Joane insisted passionately
with a master, crafting such extraordinary medicine is no trivial task. You're extraordinary. Meeting someone
deeply, sincerity radiating from
forward, gently lifting her
shifting into an alluring grin. "Tell me, Mr. Alex, are
ken for?"
intrigue, the famed bachelorette
her grip around Alex's arm possessively, her tone icy. "He's off-limits
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into laughter,
plenty of time ahead," she winked knowingly at Alex, clearly amused by
Jasmine, Joane's tone became briskly
she viewed the younger woman
her unease, realizing she'd placed Alex directly into Joane's
Still, professionalism prevailed.
Dr. Joane. Emerald Elixir officially launches in five days. I'd love your support at
announced decisively, rising to leave. Make sure Mr. Alex attends, too. There's plenty we still
in a sprawling
rights. What's your take, Father?" Henry Dupont asked
with a sharp, unblinking gaze. His voice was low, edged with suspicion. "You're certain this medicine is
a full evaluation. Their conclusion was unanimous-it's groundbreaking, with
skepticism etched in every line of his
selling? That man isn't an idiot. There's a reason he's unloading
confidently, "Jericho lost his governorship. With Kelly
past.
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