Chapter 557

"Dad, I have an idea," Gilbert said after some hesitation.

"What's your idea? Share it with me," Elder Young asked.

"The alchemist has already agreed to work with the Shears. The two of them are very close. If we want to get him from the Shears, it won't be easy at all. We have to form an even closer relationship with that alchemist. Only then would he give up on working with the Shears and work for us instead! In all matters, the closest form of a relationship is marriage!" Gilbert said.

"What do you mean?" Elder Young narrowed his eyes, vaguely understanding the implications.

"Alchemy is an art that has been lost for hundreds of years. That alchemist's skills are amazing. He has to be from some ancient family that was hidden for a long time! On the day of the sales drive, we can bring Iris with us. With Iris's looks and status, one of the younger generations of that alchemist might take a fancy to IRis!" Gilbert said meaningfully.

"You're planning on marrying Iris off? No, I won