Chapter 1431 Magical Trick?
"Something special?"
Facing Lucius's meaningful gaze, Dustin's eye twitched twice, feeling a slight numbness in his scalp.
Is this guy really checking my body?
Dustin took a deep breath, gathered his thoughts, and said, "Lucius, I heard that the Fairchild family has made significant advancements in the field of medicine. I have a miraculous external medicine called Jade Dew Ointment. It not only stops bleeding and heals wounds but also removes scars. Once it is released, it can make the Fairchild family incredibly prosperous."
"Trauma medicine?" Lucius picked up his tea cup and took a sip, sounding uninterested. "We have countless medicines like that in the Fairchild family, such as Golden Wound Medicine, which is specifically designed to treat injuries and remove scars. Its effectiveness is far superior to those external medicines on the market."
"I have heard of Golden Wound Medicine, of course, but compared to my Jade Dew Ointment, it still falls short," Dustin said with a smile.
"Oh? You're quite confident?" Lucius was somewhat surprised.
The Fairchild family was a leader in the medical industry. Whether through acquisitions or the development of their own drugs, they were among the top in the industry. Golden Wound Medicine had an excellent reputation and high sales.
Claiming that an unknown product was more effective than Golden Wound Medicine is not realistic.
"It's not about confidence, it's about facts," Dustin replied seriously. "To put it bluntly, the healing effect of Jade Dew Ointment is at least ten times better than that of Golden Wound Medicine."
"What? Ten times?" Lucius's voice rose several decibels in astonishment, and he questioned, "Are you trying to deceive me? Do I look like a fool to you?"
Golden Wound Medicine was already the best external medicine on the market. Claiming Jade Dew Ointment was ten times more effective was almost like making a fool out of him.
"Lucius, please calm down. Whether it's true or not, trying it out is the only way to know for sure."
Dustin smiled and didn't explain too much. Instead, he used the same method as before, cutting a wound on his arm and applying Jade Dew Ointment to it.
After waiting for about half an hour, Dustin wiped off the remaining ointment, revealing his completely healed arm. The previous wound had completely disappeared.
"How is that possible?"
Seeing this scene, Lucius couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Even someone as well-informed as him was shocked by what he was witnessing.
The wound, which had been so long, had disappeared as if it had never existed. The ointment's healing effect was truly astonishing.
Golden Wound Medicine had been developed over many years to achieve its current status. However, the performance of this Jade Dew Ointment completely overshadowed Golden Wound Medicine.
Not to mention ten times better, its efficacy was far beyond that.
It was truly unbelievable!
"So, Mr. Fairchild, are you satisfied with my Jade Dew Ointment?" Dustin asked with a smile.
"Well..." Lucius's face froze.
Satisfied?
This ointment not only satisfied him, but it also made all the external medicines on the market look like toys.
It was a complete game-changer.
"Master, be cautious, this could be a trick!" Matilda, who had been observing silently, suddenly spoke up.
"What kind of miraculous medicine is this? I suspect you tampered with it," Matilda said coldly.
In her opinion, Dustin must have used some kind of illusion to deceive them, similar to the tricks used by stage magicians, cutting someone up and then magically making them whole again.
It was all just a deception.
It seems that Miss Matilda can't trust me, so why not try it yourself?" Dustin pushed the Cream to the table.
"Just try it."
Without saying anything, Matilda drew out the knife and scratched her thigh.
As the blade cut across, Matilda's thigh was immediately torn open and dripping with blood.
Chapter 1432 A Guarantee of Life of Luxury and Pleasure
Looking at the wound, you could tell that it was a deep cut.
For an ordinary person, they probably couldn't help but scream in pain by now.
But Matilda remained expressionless from start to finish, not even furrowing her brow, as if she hadn't cut herself at all.
This woman was truly tough as nails!
"I’ll put it on!"
Matilda lifted her foot onto a chair, tore off half of her pants, revealing her smooth and strong thigh that was both pale and powerful.
Then, she scooped out some ointment from a jar and casually applied it to the wound.
And then, something magical happened.
In just a few breaths, the fresh blood at the wound site stopped flowing.
That cool and numbing sensation finally brought a hint of surprise to Matilda's stoic face.
As a martial arts master, she could naturally sense subtle changes in her body.
She had to admit, this ointment was truly extraordinary.
After about half an hour, Matilda wiped it off with a towel.
Sure enough, the previous knife wound had almost completely healed, leaving only a faint red mark.
It was fresh, new flesh.
"Matilda, do you believe it now?" Dustin smiled.
"Yes."
Matilda nodded and then quietly moved aside, holding her knife, and didn't speak any further.
"What do you think, Lucius?" Dustin turned his gaze.
"It's indeed a miracle-worker!"
Lucius smiled in satisfaction. "Although I'm not interested in money, I need to contribute a bit to the family business. Regarding this Jade Dew Ointment, how do you plan to cooperate?"
"In terms of production, I've already arranged a partnership with the Remington family. Lucius, your responsibility will be in sales and promotion, using Fairchild family's connections and influence to make Jade Dew Ointment a bestseller. As for the profit-sharing, we'll go with a 4-3-3 split. The Fairchild family gets 40%, and I and the Remington family each get 30%. How does that sound?" Dustin proposed.
"I thought you might ask for more, but you're not greedy at all," Lucius said with a half-smile.
With Fairchild family's influence, taking 40% was a given, but the offer coming directly from Dustin was another matter.
"In business, honesty and fairness matter. The Fairchild family is contributing the most, so naturally, you should get the lion's share," Dustin replied with a smile.
"Well said! I like you!," Lucius nodded in satisfaction, his smile growing wider.
The intense look in his eyes made Dustin feel a bit uncomfortable.
Is Lucius thinking about something inappropriate?
"Lucius, Jade Dew Ointment may not have a smooth road ahead. We have two competitors to contend with. I hope you're prepared," Dustin shifted the topic at the right time.
"Oh? Who dares to compete with the Fairchild family?" Lucius raised an eyebrow.
"The Torby family and the Stratford family, two of the eight major powerhouses..."
Dustin didn't hide anything and briefly explained the situation.
"I see."
After hearing the explanation, Lucius remained nonchalant. "With the morals of the Torby and Stratford families, it's not surprising they'd resort to such despicable tactics. But you can rest assured, with the Fairchild family backing you, they won't dare to act recklessly. As for the market, there's no need to worry. Our product is excellent and affordable, coupled with the Fairchild family's connections and influence, we'll wipe them out completely."
"With your assurance, I feel much more at ease," Dustin nodded slightly.
"Dustin, let’s keep working together from here forward, and I won't treat you unfairly. I promise to give you a good life!"
Lucius put his hand on Dustin's shoulder and patted it gently, his smile taking on a suggestive tone.
Dustin felt a shiver down his spine and didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Talking business is one thing, but what the hell are you trying to do with your hands and words?
"Dustin, you have a pretty face, tender and delicate. It suits my physical taste perfectly. As long as you agree to my certain demands, I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury and pleasure!"
Lucius appraised him from head to toe, his eyes burning with desire, as if he were admiring a beautiful plaything.
"..."
Dustin instantly broke into a cold sweat, feeling his scalp tingling.
Damn it! In the end, I couldn't avoid this, could I?
Chapter 1433 The Most Eligible Bachelor.
"Why are you so nervous? I'm not going to eat you," Lucius pinched Dustin's broad shoulder and complimented, "You look thin, but you feel quite sturdy. Must be one of those people who look skinny in clothes but have muscles underneath, right? Not bad, not bad at all."
Goosebumps covered Dustin's body instantly. He quickly moved Lucius's hand away and said earnestly, "Let's stick to talking about business. If you have any other requests, I won't be able to accommodate them."
"Dustin, I'm doing this for your own good. With the Fairchild family behind you, you'll practically be untouchable in Stonia. It's just a minor sacrifice, nothing major. You should know that most people don't have this kind of ‘opportunity’," Lucius said seriously.
"Let's not, I can't accept that kind of 'opportunity'," Dustin waved his hands repeatedly.
Selling his body was worse than death to him.
"You! You're really living in fortune and oblivious to it. If it weren't for your handsome appearance and talents, do you think I would give you any favor?"
Lucius shook his head and sighed, "Do you know how many people want to be my brother-in-law? You can practically line them up from here to the east side of the city. I'm giving you a chance!"
"Wait a minute!"
Dustin suddenly froze. "What did you just say? Brother-in-law?"
Wasn't he lusting after his body? How did it become about being a brother-in-law?
"Of course."
Lucius said seriously, "I have a total of seventeen sisters. Four of them are already married, leaving thirteen to be married off. They're not getting any younger, and it's my headache as their little brother."
People always said he had been born under a lucky star, but they didn't understand his troubles.
As the family's only son, he had been burdened with great expectations from a young age, so lazing around wasn't an option.
He had to learn so many things every day; luckily, his brain was quite sharp, and he excelled in many areas.
But what worried him most was his sisters' marriages.
First, it had to be a match in social status, then they had to be good-looking, talented, and have a good character.
The requirements were just too many.
The most crucial point was that he wasn't just looking for a brother-in-law, but thirteen of them!
The level of difficulty could be imagined.
So, whenever he had the time, he would look for suitable matches for his sisters.
After observing Dustin just now, he found that he was quite suitable in various aspects, so he had an evil idea to make him his brother-in-law.
"So you mean, brother-in-law?" Dustin breathed a sigh of relief. "You scared me for a moment. I thought..."
"You thought what?"
Lucius was puzzled, then suddenly realized, "Oh~ I get it now. You didn't think I had any ulterior motives towards you, did you?"
"Well..." Dustin felt somewhat embarrassed.
Based on his words and actions just now, it did seem a bit off.
"Is it rumored outside that I have an affinity for men?" Lucius smirked.
"I think it's more like gossip," Dustin wasn't quite sure.
"Well... it's not exactly gossip because I spread those rumors myself," Lucius admitted candidly.
"Ah?" Dustin was momentarily bewildered, not quite understanding.
"You see, being as handsome and talented as I am, coming from an affluent family, and being a big handsome guy, women throw themselves at me every day. It's like catching fish in a river."
Lucius ran his fingers through his hair and said very self-lovingly, "With my good looks, family background, and talents, I'm like the most eligible bachelor. Women line up to get my attention."
"I see," Dustin nodded.
The strange feeling in his heart had finally subsided.
Before, because of Belinda's psychological manipulation and Lucius's behavior just now, it was easy to misunderstand.
Fortunately, they had clarified things face to face, or there might have been some friction in their future cooperation.
Chapter 1434 Best Sales Pitch
"Dustin, just a thought, would you consider becoming my brother-in-law?"
"As long as you marry my sister, the Fairchild family will have your back. You'll have all the support you need, come rain or shine, and you can enjoy a comfortable life every day."
"Plus, my thirteen sisters are all stunning beauties and talented in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, to painting. You won't be at a loss."
Lucius was doing his best sales pitch, playing the role of a matchmaker to the hilt.
" Lucius, you're kidding," Dustin politely declined. "I'm just an unknown young guy. I can't reach for the stars in the Fairchild family."
"No worries, I don't care about that," Lucius said. "As long as I find you appealing, you can be my brother-in-law, and my sisters won't refuse."
Lucius pulled out his phone from his pocket and showed Dustin pictures, introducing each sister one by one. "Come on... take a look. These are all photos of my sisters. Pick one you like, and don't worry about a thing. I'll take care of the rest."
"Huh?" Dustin's lips twitched.
This guy was pitching like he was selling a product. And it was a free one at that, no need to spend any money, just pick and go. Was he in such a hurry?
"What do you think? My sisters are all beautiful, right?" Lucius said enthusiastically. "If you're not satisfied with one, you can have two, as long as you can handle it. I don't mind."
" Lucius, I appreciate your kindness, but I already have a fiancée, so we don't need to discuss this further," Dustin declined politely.
"Fiancée? What's that got to do with it? You don't need to be married," Lucius shrugged. "Is your fiancée even more beautiful than my sisters?"
"Indeed, she's even more beautiful," Dustin nodded.
"Uh..." Lucius's face stiffened, rendered speechless.
This guy, can he even talk?
"Never mind, if you're not interested, I won't insist. Then it’s just not meant to be," Lucius sighed regretfully, looking like Dustin had missed out on a great opportunity.
"Lucius, about the Jade Dew Ointment..." Dustin hesitated.
"Don't worry, business is business, and emotions are emotions. I can separate the two," Lucius said, folding his fan with a flourish. "Once you produce that Jade Dew Ointment, the Fairchild family will fully support it. We'll all make money together. Why not?"
"Lucius, you're truly wise. Let's raise a toast to our prosperous business," Dustin smiled, raising his cup.
"Cheers!"
Lucius lifted his teacup and clinked it with Dustin's, then downed it in one gulp.
"Oh, by the way, Dustin..."
At this point, Lucius seemed to remember something. He lowered his voice, speaking in a secretive tone. "Besides the Jade Dew Ointment, do you have any other herbal medicines? You know, something that can make a man more... robust."
"More robust?" Dustin raised an eyebrow, then quickly caught on. "You mean, like a sex pill?"
"Shh!" Lucius quickly hushed him with a hand gesture. He whispered, "You get it, that's all that matters. No need to say it out loud. And just so you know, it's not that I can't perform, I just want to be even more impressive, you understand, right?"
"I understand," Dustin nodded with a smile. "There are indeed such medicines, but I don't have any on me. Next time we meet, I'll give you a bottle directly. I guarantee it will make you... impressively unstoppable!"
"Great, buddy! You really get me!" Lucius's eyes lit up, excited. "From today onwards, you're my blood brother! If you ever have any trouble, don't hesitate to come to me!"
Dustin's Jade Dew Ointment was so amazing, so the aphrodisiac should be just as good, right? (Oops censored)...
Heh heh, just thinking about it got him a little excited.
Chapter 1435 The Tripartite Alliance
After reaching an agreement with Lucius, Dustin immediately called Belinda from the opposite private room.
The three of them discussed in detail and signed the relevant contracts.
With this, the tripartite alliance was officially formed.
Over the next two days, Dustin taught the pharmacists how to make Jade Dew Ointment and began the process of rebuilding the Healwell Clinic.
He was running back and forth between two tasks, keeping himself incredibly busy.
Fortunately, with Belinda's help, things quickly fell into place.
On the other hand, progress with the Torby and Stratford families was even faster. The production of Jade Dew Ointment was already in the sales phase.
They even changed the name to "Rejuvenation Ointment," implying the miraculous ability to bring back youth.
Although the "Rejuvenation Ointment" did not meet the standards in terms of its medicinal content, the power of money made these concerns irrelevant.
After a successful marketing campaign, the "Rejuvenation Ointment" from the Torby and Stratford families gained tremendous popularity.
Despite its high price, the response was excellent, especially due to its astonishing healing effects, attracting numerous pharmaceutical distributors.
It even caught the attention of high-ranking military officials.
For soldiers who frequently got injured, this ointment that could quickly stop bleeding and aid healing was an invaluable treasure, capable of saving lives in critical moments.
As a result, various departments within the military took this matter very seriously.
Wave after wave of people flocked to them, and a continuous stream of orders followed.
In just two days, the Torby and Stratford families had accepted a large number of orders, and their business was booming like never before.
Various medical experts asserted that this newly emerged Rejuvenation Ointment would become an unprecedented hit!
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Noon.
Fairchild Pharmaceutical Group's Chairman's office, Dragonhaven (East City).
A smartly dressed, beautiful woman was sitting quietly in her chair, listening to her female secretary's report.
"Chairman Violet, we have investigated it thoroughly. The Rejuvenation Ointment that has suddenly appeared on the market is a product jointly developed by the Stratford and Torby families. Its effects are extraordinary and far surpass the Fairchild’s Golden Wound Medicine."
As she spoke, the female secretary placed the investigation documents on the desk.
Violet looked at them carefully, her eyebrows slightly furrowing. "How could this happen? In just a few days, how could they possibly develop such a good medicine?"
As the eldest daughter of the Fairchild family and the Chairman of Fairchild Pharmaceutical, she was well-informed about the developments of both the Stratford and Torby families. Although they were both prestigious families, they were also competitors. So she had been secretly keeping an eye on their progress.
She had even planted informants in both families.
Regardless of other matters, the research in the field of medicine was something that couldn't be hidden from her.
And this time, she had received no news or information about the Rejuvenation Ointment before its sudden appearance. It was as if it had come out of thin air, which was extremely strange.
"Chairman Violet, what should we do now? Should we try to negotiate with the Stratford and Torby families and see if we can cooperate?" the female secretary suggested.
"It's not that simple," Violet shook her head. "They have clearly come prepared this time. If we actively seek cooperation, we'll probably end up losing a lot. But if we don't cooperate, some of our highly profitable medicines at Fairchild Pharmaceutical will be unable to compete. Our stock prices will plummet, resulting in heavy losses. It's a precarious situation."
"Let me think about it..."
Violet gently massaged her temples, deep in thought.
Choosing cooperation would undoubtedly lead to higher prices set by the Torby and Stratford families, allowing them to take control of Fairchild's market and customers.
Choosing not to cooperate would lead to heavy losses for Fairchild Pharmaceutical, and over time, the market would be consumed, and customers would be taken away.
It was truly a dilemma.
*Ding ding ding...*
At this moment, the phone on the desk rang.
Violet picked up the call and heard a familiar voice, "Chairman Violet, Miss Isabela and Mr. Dominic are here for a visit. Do you have time to meet them?"
Chapter 1436 A Generous Offer
"Please bring them in," Violet replied.
"Of course."
The phone call ended.
A moment later, the office door opened.
Dominic and Isabela entered together, both wearing smiles on their faces.
"Chairman Violet, we hope we haven't come in a bad time," Dominic greeted politely.
Isabela, on the other hand, was more straightforward and casually took a seat on the sofa, showing a leader's posture.
"Mr. Stratford, Miss Torby, I wonder what brings you here today?" Violet asked calmly.
"We didn't come here to give advice, Chairman Violet. We came to discuss business with you," Dominic said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"Business? What kind of business?" Violet feigned ignorance, her expression unchanged.
"Chairman Violet, have you heard about the Rejuvenation Ointment that our Stratford and Torby families have recently developed?" Dominic asked.
"I've heard a little. What about it?" Violet remained composed.
"Now that you've heard of it, it makes things easier."
Dominic smiled meaningfully. "The Rejuvenation Ointment we've developed is a miracle in wound healing. With comprehensive promotion, it will surely surpass all external injury medicines on the market, including your Fairchild’s Golden Wound Medicine."
"Mr. Stratford, you seem quite confident. Although your Rejuvenation Ointment is good, our Fairchild’s Golden Wound Medicine is not lacking," Violet replied.
"It's not confidence; it's a fact," Dominic said with a meaningful smile. "Chairman Violet, you're a smart person. You should understand the difference between the two. It's the trend, and denying it won't change anything."
"So, what is it that you want to discuss, Mr. Stratford?" Violet remained calm.
"Straightforward!" Dominic snapped his fingers and said, "Chairman Violet, our Rejuvenation Ointment will soon dominate the entire market. But for smoother development, I hope we can cooperate with Fairchild Pharmaceutical."
"Oh? What kind of cooperation?" Violet interlocked her fingers on the table, looking as if she were all ears.
"It's quite simple. Both of our families will produce it, and we'll use Fairchild Pharmaceutical's distribution channels to promote it nationwide. This way, the Rejuvenation Ointment can quickly capture a large market share, and we'll all reap huge profits," Dominic smiled.
"That sounds good, but how will the profits be divided?" Violet inquired.
"The internal discussion has been to give Fairchild Pharmaceutical thirt..." Dominic extended three fingers to quote a price when suddenly, Isabela, who was sitting on the sofa, spoke up, "We'll give you ten percent profit."
"Hmm?" As soon as these words came out, Violet immediately frowned.
Dominic's smile froze on his face.
Previously, both families had discussed that to quickly open up the market, it would be best to give Fairchild's family a thirty percent profit share.
They had planned to lower the profit-sharing ratio gradually once they gained recognition in the market.
But now, Isabela had lowered the profit-sharing ratio right at the outset, from thirty percent to ten percent.
This was quite ruthless!
"Miss Torby, are you genuinely interested in doing business?" Violet asked coldly.
"Chairman Violet, ten percent profit is already our limit," Isabela said indifferently. "After all, the Rejuvenation Ointment is jointly developed and produced by both our families, while Fairchild Pharmaceutical's role is solely in sales. Ten percent is quite generous considering you've contributed nothing to its development."
"If you're not sincere about it, then we don't need to discuss cooperation any further!" Violet's tone was icy.
"Chairman Violet, you should think carefully before giving an answer," Isabela said coldly. "If we cooperate, Fairchild Pharmaceutical can still make some profit. If not, you'll be asking for trouble!"
Chapter 1437 Picking a Fight
"Miss Torby, are you trying to threaten me?"
Isabela's aggressive demeanor made Violet's face darken, and her eyes suddenly became sharp.
With Fairchild’s family sales channels and influence in the pharmaceutical industry, cooperating with them at a profit of forty to fifty percent was not a problem at all.
But it also depended on the value of what they were selling.
This woman in front of her had the audacity to come seeking cooperation, yet she acted all high and mighty, completely disregarding the Fairchild family. She not only offered a meager ten percent profit but also dared to make threats.
Did she really think the Fairchild family was an easy target?
"Director Violet, please don't misunderstand. Isabela was just joking with you,"
Seeing that things were taking a bad turn, Dominic quickly tried to defuse the situation while signaling Isabela with his eyes.
Damn! Did this woman take the wrong medication or something?
They had agreed on a thirty percent profit share, and now she was trying to push it down to just ten percent. This wasn't a negotiation; it was downright taking advantage of the Fairchild family!
Furthermore, the Fairchild family was one of the top four influential families, surpassing both the Torby and Stratford families in various aspects. In the field of medicine, they were industry leaders. Picking a fight with such a behemoth was far from a wise choice.
"A joke?" Violet sneered, "I don't think Miss Torby looks like she's joking at all."
"Director Violet, a wise person knows when to seize an opportunity. Ten percent profit is already generous. Our Rejuvenation Ointment is destined to be a hit, and no one can stop it," Isabela said proudly. "If you miss this chance, the losses to your Fairchild family will be immeasurable. I believe you understand the stakes."
The Torby family provided the formula, and the Stratford family handled production and promotion. According to the agreement, the profits from their collaboration were to be evenly split. If they gave the Fairchild family thirty percent, then the Torby and Stratford families would only get thirty-five percent.
This was extremely unfair. The Fairchild family hadn't contributed anything substantial; they were only responsible for sales. Why should they get such a high share?
In Isabela's view, giving the Fairchild family ten percent was already quite generous. She thought even five percent would be kind.
"Since your Rejuvenation Ointment is so remarkable, why bother coming to Fairchild Pharmaceuticals? You can easily find someone else to collaborate with!" Violet retorted coldly.
"Director Violet, we are offering you an opportunity. Most companies wouldn't even have the chance to be agents for our Rejuvenation Ointment," Isabela remained arrogant.
"Thanks, but I'm not interested," Violet declined firmly. "Both of you, I have other matters to attend to and won't be able to see you out."
"Director Violet..."
"No need to say more. Please leave!"
Dominic was about to speak but was abruptly cut off by Violet.
When had the Fairchild family ever been threatened like this? A mere product couldn't threaten their position. At most, it would result in some market losses, and the Fairchild family could easily weather that storm.
"Violet! Do you realize the magnitude of the losses your decision will bring to the Fairchild family? You should reconsider this carefully!" Isabela frowned slightly.
This woman had no shame, indeed!
"Even if the Fairchild family suffers great losses, it has nothing to do with you. If you want the Fairchild family to be your stepping stone, you can forget about it!" Violet said firmly.
"You—!" Isabela was starting to get infuriated. She hadn't expected this woman to be so unyielding, willing to let her company lose money rather than cooperate with the Torby and Stratford families.
Chapter 1438 Begging for Alms?
Too Darn Foolish!
"Oh! Visitors?"
At that moment, Lucius suddenly strolled in with someone.
He held a folded fan, walked with an air of ease, and still had that debonair charm about him.
The female grandmaster, Matilda, followed closely, her sharp eyes scanning for any potential threats.
"Lucius, what brings you here?"
Seeing the newcomer, Violet couldn't help but relax.
"Big sis, haven't had your meal yet, right? I specially got some dishes from the Imperial Palace Cuisine for you. You should try them first."
Lucius took the food box handed over by Matilda and laid out the dishes on the office desk one by one.
Six dishes and a soup, a mix of meat and vegetables, pleasing to the eye and delicious.
"You're really considerate, Lucius. Big sis is glad to have a thoughtful little brother like you," Violet immediately smiled.
All her earlier worries vanished.
With such a thoughtful brother, she felt truly content.
"Big sis, what's the matter with these two guests?" Lucius's gaze shifted to Dominic and Isabela.
As fellow scions of prominent families, he naturally knew them, though not too well.
"It's business-related, but we haven't reached an agreement," Violet explained.
"Are you the young master of the Fairchild family?" Isabela took a couple of steps forward and said boldly, "We've recently developed a miraculous rejuvenation ointment, and it's about to dominate the market. We originally wanted to collaborate with the Fairchild family, but your big sis, regrettably, declined our offer. It's a very foolish decision. I hope you can inform the Fairchild family's top brass to reconsider our proposal."
"Declined to cooperate?" Lucius looked at his big sis and then at Isabela, inquiring cautiously, "How much profit are you planning to give the Fairchild family?"
"We'll offer you ten percent of the profits," Isabela extended one finger.
"How much? Ten percent?" Lucius was taken aback, wondering if he had misheard.
"That's correct," Isabela said matter-of-factly. "The Fairchild family won't need to make any effort, and you'll still get ten percent of the profits. Why wouldn't you take advantage of it?"
"Miss Torby, are you out of your mind? Ten percent? Do we look like we are begging for alms?" Lucius retorted without mincing words.
For the genuine Jade Dew Ointment by Dustin, he received a forty percent profit share. The woman in front of him was offering a mere ten percent for her subpar product. She was seriously underestimating the Fairchild family.
"You... how dare you speak like that?!" Isabela was getting frustrated.
Given her status and beauty, most men would treat her with courtesy and display gentlemanly behavior. But this guy was different—using foul language and showing no manners whatsoever.
"I speak just like this. If you like it, listen; if you don't, get lost!" Lucius showed no patience.
"You... you're insolent!" Isabela seethed.
"This is insolent? I can be even more insolent!" Lucius snapped his fingers and ordered, "Hey, you there, kick these two fools out of here. If they dare to resist, break their legs!"
Chapter 1439 Chance to Eat Their Words
As Lucius gave a command, a group of bodyguards behind him immediately rushed forward and surrounded Isabela and Dominic.
Their fierce and intimidating expressions were like a pack of tigers eyeing two little lambs.
"What do you want? I warn you, don't mess with us. I am Torby's young daughter, and if you lay a finger on me, you will pay a heavy price!" Isabela said with a stern and determined tone.
She didn't expect Lucius to be so unreasonable, ready to resort to violence at the drop of a hat. Dealing with him was much more difficult than dealing with Violet.
"Sir Lucius, don't get worked up. In business, we should be civil about it. There's no need to make a scene," Dominic quickly tried to smooth things over with a forced smile.
Lucius's status was well-known among the elite circles of Stonia, and everyone knew about it. The entire Fairchild family treated him like a treasure, and no matter what mistakes he made, they would unreasonably protect him.
Among all the children of the major wealthy families, no one could compare to Lucius.
In other words, even if Lucius really beat them up today, the Torby and Stratford families wouldn't dare to do anything in retaliation.
"You two come here, acting all high and mighty in my Fairchild’s pharmaceutical company. Do you expect me to be polite to you? Before I lose my temper, you better get out!" Lucius was not mincing his words.
They were competitors, so there was no need to be polite.
"You, Fairchilds! Just you wait!"
"Today, you're ignoring us, but tomorrow, you won't be able to reach our level!"
"When our Rejuvenation Ointment becomes a hit, I will make you regret this!"
Isabela was furious and emotionally charged. She had never been treated like this before, and no one had ever scolded her to her face.
"Fine, fine, I'll wait. I can't wait to see how amazing your Rejuvenation Ointment really is," Lucius sneered.
"Hmph! One day, I will make you kneel and beg for mercy!"
After tossing out these fierce words, Isabela stormed out angrily.
"You've made a wrong decision this time. Take care of yourselves," Dominic said before leaving as well.
Their cooperation had completely fallen apart.
"Ugh, what a bunch of nuisances!"
Lucius spat on the ground in disdain.
"Lucius, although these two are despicable, we shouldn't underestimate them," Violet spoke up, "I've already investigated the situation with the Rejuvenation Ointment. It indeed has the potential to surpass our Fairchild’s Golden Wound Medicine. Once it becomes a hit, it could pose a significant threat to us. You should go and inform Father to make preparations."
"Big sister, don't worry. I don't care about that junk Rejuvenation Ointment. I don't take it seriously," Lucius dismissed it.
"Lucius, you still don't understand the gravity of the situation. To avoid greater losses, we must prepare in advance," Violet's face turned serious.
"Big sister, trust me, I already have a plan."
Lucius smiled slightly and pushed his plate forward, saying, "Your top priority now is to eat well and fill your stomach. Leave the rest to me."
"You? What plan do you have?" Violet was curious.
"To be honest, the Rejuvenation Ointment developed by the Torby and Stratford families is actually a stolen formula, and it's also subpar. Not only does it have poor effectiveness, but it's also costly to produce. Moreover, if used excessively, it can have side effects. We don't need such subpar products," Lucius explained.
"How do you know all this?" Violet was surprised.
"Hehe, the person who possesses the genuine formula has approached me, and we have reached a cooperation agreement," Lucius grinned.
"What?"
Violet was shocked. "Lucius, you're not joking with me, are you?"
"Sister, how could I joke about something like this?" Lucius said earnestly. "I have personally verified it, and the healing effect of the medicine I have now far surpasses the so-called Rejuvenation Ointment. As long as we vigorously promote it, we can crush the schemes of the Torby and Stratford families, and they won't even have a chance to eat their words!"
Chapter 1440 To Make Money and to Seek Revenge
"Wow... this is amazing!"
Violet's face lit up with joy, and she felt refreshed.
She had just been worried about how to deal with the competition and minimize the losses, but she didn't expect such good news to come so quickly.
The Fairchild family was already a leader in the industry, controlling nearly seventy percent of the pharmaceutical market in Stonia. As long as they had products, they had no trouble selling them. That's why both the Torby and Stratford families had approached them for cooperation to promote the Rejuvenation Ointment. It was inevitable that they couldn't avoid the Fairchild family's influence.
Unfortunately, both families were too greedy and unwilling to compromise, leading to the breakdown of the negotiations. Now, with the unexpected good news brought by her brother, Fairchild Pharmaceutical would no longer be held back. Furthermore, they could use this opportunity to put some pressure on the Torby and Stratford families!
"But wait..."
After the excitement, Violet seemed to remember something and suddenly asked, "Lucius, who are you cooperating with? Is this person reliable? What's their character like? Could there be any hidden agendas?"
"Big sister, no need to worry. I'm not a pushover, how could I be easily deceived?" Lucius reached out and picked up a piece of braised pork from his plate, tossing it into his mouth while speaking. "I've thoroughly investigated it. The person I'm cooperating with is named Dustin, from Millsburg. He's quite well-known locally, skilled both in academics and martial arts, and he's also a great physician. There are no issues with his background or character; he's trustworthy. The reason he's working with me is twofold: to make money and to seek revenge. He possesses a family heirloom prescription that was originally intended for the Torby family. However, the Torbys took the formula and refused to pay him, even threatening his life. He had no choice but to look for protection elsewhere, and he heard about our Fairchild family's strength, so he came to me. And I've tested him; this kid is worth trusting."
Lucius continued to speak while picking up another piece of braised pork, clearly enjoying himself.
"I see."
Violet nodded, and most of her doubts were dispelled. As a big sister, she naturally worried about her younger brother being deceived. But upon careful consideration, although her brother seemed unreliable at times, he had never let her down in crucial moments. Especially when it came to judging people, he had a keen eye. If he trusted this person, there should be no issue.
"Sister, relax and eat your meal. Don't overthink it; the food is getting cold," Lucius urged.
"Okay, I'll eat."
Violet smiled, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and began to enjoy her meal happily. While eating, she said, "Lucius, if you have the chance, bring this Dustin over for me to meet. Exceptional talents like him should be well-treated in our Fairchild family."
"Big sister, are you interested in him for something more than business?" Lucius suddenly grinned mischievously.
"Huh?" Violet was taken aback.
"Sis, this kid is all right in many ways, but he's just too serious."
Lucius shrugged and said helplessly, "Originally, I thought I could use your beauty to lure him into marrying you and becoming my brother-in-law. But this guy didn't even give it a second thought; he just rejected it outright. He doesn't even give me face."
"...?" Violet's eye twitched.
"Sis, don't worry. I won't give up. For your lifelong happiness, I will definitely persuade him! I'll grab the bull by the horns, and by the time he wants to back out, it'll be too late!"
"Hehe... I'm a genius!"
Also I do get it family time is important too .. great work 
your majesty.
. You are doing a great work master
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next chapter na? Pls???
