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
of his twenties achieving mastery in
Unheard of.
Impossible.
lips.
you, Mr. Alex," Joane insisted
no trivial task. You're extraordinary. Meeting someone
deeply, sincerity radiating from
gently lifting her up. "Please, you flatter me,
an alluring
ken for?"
intrigue, the famed
tightened her grip around Alex's arm possessively, her tone icy.
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laughter, rich
ahead," she winked knowingly
sharply back to Jasmine, Joane's
she viewed the younger woman as a novice playing
realizing she'd placed Alex directly into Joane's sights,
Still, professionalism prevailed.
days. I'd love your support at our launch event-I'll forward you
leave. Make sure Mr. Alex attends,
in a sprawling
Kane just handed over all SkinDew's production rights. What's your take, Father?" Henry Dupont asked eagerly, leaning forward with
five lords of Chicago, studied his second son with a sharp, unblinking gaze. His voice was low, edged with
unanimous-it's groundbreaking, with
etched in every line of his
why's Jericho selling? That man isn't an
Henry replied confidently, "Jericho lost his governorship. With Kelly Kingston running the
anything tying him to his shady past. Everyone knows
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