Vicky asked, "Hey, Frank. Where are you?""Skywater Bay.""Then come over to Verdant Hotel. Grande Corp has just called for a press conference to announce the Rejuvenation Pill."'Wait, have you seen the news?" Frank asked. "The Salazars' press conference is held at the Verdant Hotel too."Vicky nodded. "Yep. They are doing it on the nineteenth floor, while we're doing it on the twentieth."Frank laughed. "So you are hell bent on messing with the Salazars!""Of course," Vicky growled through her teeth. "And I'll wipe the floor with them."She did not think highly of the Salazars in the first place, and they were beyond reconciliation after they killed Obadiah Longman."Alright, I'll be right there," Frank replied, hanging up and heading straight to Verdant Hotel's twentieth floor.There were not many people present, save for Walter Turnbull's side of the family.Only Neil Turnbull from the main branch of the family showed up, with Paul Keaton once again joining him. "You're c
Neil frowned when he saw Dan too.At the same time, all the Riverton journalists quickly mobbed Dan."Mr. Zimmer! Under what capacity are you taking part in Grande Corp's launch conference?""Are you here as a guest, or as an endorser?"Dan chuckled. "I'm here as an endorser, of course."His reply naturally left the crowd restless.The man was the top authority of medicine in Riverton, and his endorsement naturally held greater weight than Noel's. Noel was an on-demand star, and her endorsement would rapidly increase the demand for the Rejuvenation Pill.And now with Dan's endorsement as an authority in medicine that proved its effectiveness, the Rejuvenation Pill would see sales by the truckload!Still, he did not explain himself and hurried backstage.Frank turned to Vicky with a smile. "Inviting Dan is a fine play. No one's going to call the Rejuvenation Pill fake with him around!"Beside them, Neil pursed his lips. "Don't start celebrating just yet. Donald Salazar hasn'
Jaud hurried forward and carefully picked up one of the Rejuvenation Pills.His eyes widened, his pupils dilating right then in disbelief. "Whoa… The pill combines natural elements, and the herbal scent fills the nostrils. It's a wonder."The herbal scent of the pill alone told Jaud that the Rejuvenation Pill was superior to their Beauty Pill."Hah! What nonsense—some shitty pill Grande Corp comes up with won't measure up to our pill!" Donald snorted—he was not about to believe Jaud and took one of the pills right then. Jaud realized he had misspoken and quickly corrected himself. "True, true. This would never measure up to our Beauty Pill no matter how good it is.""Try it yourself," Donald told him. "I don't think it's that good compared to our Beauty Pill."Jaud was actually curious about the Rejuvenation Pill's effect and promptly took one.At the same time, Donald was just about to insult the Rejuvenation Pill again when a stream of warmth unfurled in his belly.Then, all
Donald was left inhaling deeply as he looked on. He decided right then he had to do something, or his Beauty Pill would not sell at all!He promptly beckoned at two of his goons, whispering instructions under his breath…-The Grande Corp's product launch conference was bustling with excitement, with the journalists all showering endless praise for the Rejuvenation Pill.Suddenly, a scream resounded in the conference hall."What?""What was that?"Everyone was left bewildered as a man dropped to the floor in the middle of the crowd, convulsing endlessly.Another man rushed to him, exclaiming frantically, "Brother! What happened?!""What happened?" Dan hurried toward them to find out what was happening, and the crowd tactfully cleared a path. "I don't know!" The other man kept crying. "He took one of the Rejuvenation Pills, and he's suddenly dying! He keeps spasming like that… you have to save him, Mr. Zimmer!" The man's words promptly caused panic."What?" "Could the
Vicky sprang to her feet and snapped back at Donald, "You're lying through your teeth! That man's spasms aren't caused by the Rejuvenation Pill. Also, what are you doing here at my press conference instead of your own?"Donald spread his arms innocently. "Don't change the subject, Ms. Turnbull. You should be telling us right now what you're going to do about this."Vicky snorted in disdain. "It will be dealt with as it should. We will pay for damages if it really was our issue.""Then why aren't we doing it already?""That man's condition is not determined to be caused by the Rejuvenation Pill yet. Even the likes of you won't have to worry about getting your money back."That was when Frank walked straight toward Dan after being silent throughout. "Mr. Zimmer, let me examine the patient."Dan nodded repeatedly as he cleared the way for Frank."Oh, shit! Who the hell is the kid?!""D-Did Mr. Zimmer just make way for him?"As Frank put his palm lightly on the spasming man's wris
Vicky was folding her arms before her chest as she laughed coolly. "Mr. Salazar, I understand your ambition to conquer the Riverton Market with the Beauty Pill. If anything, I welcome the competition, but I didn't think you'd stoop this low!""Is that true, Mr. Salazar?""Do you have anything to say about this, Mr. Salazar?"At the same time, the journalists promptly mobbed Donald, stopping short of shoving their microphones down Donald's throat.Donald was glowering, but there was no point in saying anything now—the more he spoke, the further he would be exposed!He snorted and hurried out of the conference hall under the escort of the journalists."Wait, Mr. Salazar!""Just give us something…"The journalists gave chase, having caught their next headline!-The Turnbulls had certainly turned the tables with the launch conference, with many bigwigs soon scrambling to pre-order the Rejuvenation Pill.After the conference was over, Vicky changed into casuals as she mingled wi
Donald glanced at Jaud. "What's on your mind?"Jaud smiled. "Your daughter's now twenty-six, and it's time for her to marry. If we can arrange a strategic marriage with one of Riverton's top families, drawing upon their influence, it'd be far easier to establish ourselves there."Donald thought it made perfect sense, but he tended to spoil his daughter.Even if he wanted a strategic marriage with one of Riverton's top families, he would still like her partner to be someone she liked."Call Viola. I'll talk to her about it," he said.Soon, a charming lady dressed in a gown arrived at Donald's study—she was none other than Viola, his eldest daughter."It's quite late, Dad. Why did you ask for me?" she asked.Donald was forthright about the plans for the strategic marriage, and Viola soon leapt to her feet.Instead of getting into an outburst, she tugged at his sleeve and pouted. "I don't want that, Dad… I don't even know anyone from Riverton, and they'd never deserve me.""You'r
Viola promptly threw herself into Chris' arms. "What are you saying? I don't ever want you to go. Also, I'm just going through the motions with that party. My father can't do anything if I'm not interested in any Riverton boys."Chris lifted her chin. "I know you're the best."He had brainwashed Viola thoroughly with all his pick up lines over the years, his silver tongue leaving Viola lost in infatuation."By the way, how's business lately?" she suddenly asked."Not that good, actually," Chris said with an awkward look. "The market's been unstable lately… By the way, do you have some money on hand? I'm planning to import some equipment and upscale the company altogether, or we can't even be competitive!"Viola appeared troubled at that. "I don't have a lot of money right now…""Ah… I guess I'm on my own." Chris sighed unhappily."Don't say that. I'll definitely help."Viola was intent on pushing Chris to success so that he could ask for her hand in marriage from her father.