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 thepany, 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 ownpany with Mr. Keaton if you want a cut?”


    Neilughed. “How are you going topete with the Szars when you’ve allowed them to steal your


    recipe?”


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    “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.”


    “No recipe? Then why should I trust you?” Neil snorted before shooting Frank a look of disdain. “And


    who does that brat think he is, making something better than the Beauty Pill?”


    Beside him, Paul Keaton smiled as he stroked his beard. “Could you be 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 popr myself… who does Mr. Lawrence think he is, making something


    better than the Beauty Pill?”


    Vicky rolled her eyes. “Believe what you want.


    Either way, she refused to show them the recipe – Neil was trying to usurp her, just like Les did!


    Neil 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 bnce–no half–baked effort will do.”


    “What does it take for you to trust Frank?” Vicky shot back impatiently.


    Neil quickly said, “Let Frank test his abilities against Mr. Keaton. If he wins, it proves that he can help


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


    proves that Frank doesn’t have what it takes.”


    Vicky waved him off. “No way–Mr. Keaton has years of experience, and Frank is at a disadvantage


    from the start.”


    “Then show us the recipe.”


    “No.” Vicky refused immediately.


    “Actually, I don’t mind ying along if that’s what you want,” Frank suddenly said.


    Stunned, Vicky hurried to his side and whispered under his breath, “Don’t fall for it, Frank. Mr. Keaton is


    a famous apothecary in the capital –you’re in a handicap against him!”


    “I’m fine with it,” Frank shrugged nonchntly. “And I might not lose here–I have a few years of


    experience myself.”


    Robert chuckled beside them. “That’s a good idea–let skill speak for itself. No hard feelings, and


    certainly no physical conflict.”


    His own daughter thought the world of Frank, iming he improved their martial arts technique and


    was also a genius in medicine.


    He was certainly eager to see if his daughter spoke the truth.


    Susan smiled just then. “Vicky, Frank himself agreed to it, so he’s probably confident about it. There’s


    no reason to dissuade him.”