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.
fields were almost mythical, aging legends pushing past their prime,
his twenties
Unheard of.
Impossible.
lips. "I just have a great master, got lucky,
Mr. Alex," Joane
is no trivial task. You're extraordinary. Meeting someone
sincerity radiating from
gently lifting her up. "Please, you flatter
into an alluring grin. "Tell me,
ken for?"
intrigue, the famed bachelorette clearly
grip around Alex's arm possessively,
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burst into laughter, rich
plenty of time ahead," she winked knowingly at Alex, clearly amused
sharply back to Jasmine, Joane's
Kingston?" Despite Jasmine's authority, Joane's demeanor implied she
her unease, realizing she'd placed Alex directly into Joane's sights, perhaps a
Still, professionalism prevailed.
Emerald Elixir officially launches in five days. I'd love your support at
sure
sprawling
all SkinDew's production rights. What's your take, Father?" Henry Dupont asked
Chicago, studied his second son with a sharp, unblinking gaze. His voice was low, edged with suspicion. "You're certain
unanimous-it's groundbreaking, with massive profit potential just waiting
frowned deeply, skepticism etched in every line of
That man
lost his governorship. With Kelly
his shady past. Everyone knows he stole
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