Chapter 152

Neil did not hide his contempt at all. “Fortunately, my father anticipated problems and sent Mr. Keaton here. He’s a famous apothecary from the capital–he and I will take over Grande Corp’s operations.”

Vicky frowned–she invested money and personnel to build the company, and he was taking over just like that? What was she left with?

“That’s unnecessary,” she said. “We can secure the Riverton market even without the Beauty Pill recipe. Why don’t you start your own company with Mr. Keaton if you want a cut?”

Neil laughed. “How are you going to compete with the Salazars when you’ve allowed them to steal your recipe?”

“Mr. Lawrence has developed something better,” Vicky said confidently. “Don’t worry.”

“What is it? Show me,” Neil demanded.

“You’re kidding,” Vicky replied with a chuckle. “It’s top secret–it won’t do if it’s leaked. If you’d like, I could give you a few for free once it gots into production.”

snorted before shooting Frank a look of disdain. “And who does that

lying, Ms. Turnbull? The development of every pill is a reflection of the apothecary’s wisdom and experience. Even if Mr. Lawrence there is clever, he wouldn’t know the first thing about developing a pill without experience, and making a recipe is naught but a joke. I myself have only developed two despite my long career, both of which are hugely popular myself… who does Mr. Lawrence think he is, making something better than the Beauty

“Believe what you want.

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she refused to show them the recipe – Neil was trying to usurp her, just

folded his arms before his chest. “So, how am I going to believe you can secure the Riverton market? The family’s future is in the balance–no half–baked effort

take for you to trust Frank?” Vicky shot back impatiently.

Riverton market, and you’ll stay in charge of Grande Corp. But if Mr. Keaton wins, it proves that Frank

years of experience,

show us

refused immediately.

along if that’s what you want,” Frank suddenly

his breath, “Don’t fall for it, Frank. Mr. Keaton is a famous apothecary in the capital –you’re in a handicap against him!”

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