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.
excelling in both fields were almost mythical, aging legends pushing past their prime, their reputations forged by decades of
a man barely out of his
Unheard of.
Impossible.
shrugged modestly, a faint smile dancing on his lips.
Alex," Joane
crafting such extraordinary medicine is no trivial task. You're extraordinary. Meeting
bowed deeply, sincerity radiating from
lifting her
an alluring grin. "Tell me,
ken for?"
intrigue, the famed bachelorette clearly sizing him
tightened her grip around Alex's arm possessively, her tone icy.
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laughter, rich and
winked
to Jasmine, Joane's tone became briskly
implied she viewed the younger
she'd placed Alex directly
Still, professionalism prevailed.
Joane. Emerald Elixir officially launches in five days. I'd love your support at our
Joane announced decisively, rising to leave. Make sure Mr. Alex attends, too. There's plenty we
sprawling estate
rights. What's your take, Father?" Henry Dupont asked eagerly,
sharp, unblinking gaze. His voice was low, edged with suspicion.
full evaluation. Their conclusion was unanimous-it's groundbreaking, with massive profit potential
skepticism etched in every line
so lucrative, why's Jericho selling? That man isn't an idiot. There's a reason he's unloading
confidently, "Jericho lost his governorship. With Kelly Kingston running the
anything tying him to his shady past. Everyone knows he
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