Coolest Girl in Town (Elise and Alexander) novel Chapter 982

"Secondly, Smith Co. lacks this type of industry. We have also evaluated that the Heidelberg Family is suitable for Smith Co.. In addition, the Heidelberg Family owes us a favor. Paul Heidelberg won't say no if we asked."

Irvin spoke eloquently and his reasoning made sense.

However, Alexander put down his knife and fork and crossed his arms across his chest. He then stared at Irvin with bright eyes. "Tell us the truth."

Knowing that he couldn't hide it from Alexander, the boy shrugged and explained, "Their laboratory is complete. It will best satisfy my requirement for creating drugs."

Elise could tell that he wanted them to buy him a laboratory. "Son, are you trying to make a profit with zero investment?"

"It'll be mutually beneficial." Irvin then added with a calm expression, "I have developed a new drug that can also be supplied to Daddy's organization. We won't have to worry about the Hellen Family or anyone else by then."

The gullible Elise was persuaded just like that. She turned to Alexander. "Darling, what do you say?"

"You're good at talking, but it is a pity. We're a little too late." Alexander picked up the knife and fork again to slowly cut a sausage. "Paul has already accepted someone else's financing. I don't want to interfere."

"Who? They sure are fast." Elise was surprised.

Paul should still have his hands full with reorganizing the leadership team as it hadn't been long since Gale stepped down. That was why Elise was surprised by how quickly the joint venture was established without making it to the news.

"Our old acquaintance." Alexander deliberately paused and looked up at her meaningfully. He then enunciated carefully, "Owen Morgan."

"Who's that?" Alexia found her chance to join in the conversation.

"The husband your god grandpa picked for Mommy," Alexander muttered, the jealousy evident in his voice.

"I never agreed to it," Elise quickly explained to prove her innocence while rolling her eyes at him. "Nothing even happened and that was so many years ago. How are you still jealous over it?"

She smoothly changed the topic. "The Morgan Family's business has nothing to do with this industry. Why is he suddenly interested in investing in a pharmaceutical company?"

"Is it strange? I think it's normal." Alexander took a spoon and stirred his bowl of soup leisurely.

Elise couldn't help thinking he meant more than he was saying. "Did you find out something and didn't tell me?"

The corners of Alexander's lips curled into a small smile. "I'm sure my intelligent wife can make a rough guess of who it is that truly wants the company."

"Are you saying that Owen and Wendy are…"

Working together on this?

She didn't dare say it out loud in front of the children.

Hearing her words, Alexander nodded, his gaze confirming her guess.

She involuntarily sat up straight as though she was about to face a formidable opponent.

Too many people would be involved if Owen was a member of Wendy's organization.

One of them was the Fassbender Family. Quentin admired Owen a lot. At that thought, Elise couldn't help but wonder if their relationship would be affected.

Alexander must have known what Elise was thinking about, as he also had a tense expression on his face.

Now that Irvin had failed to get what he wanted and had to see his parents acting all lovey-dovey in front of him, the boy raised his hand and protested, "Daddy! Mommy! Can you both be more straightforward, please? You're always either too straightforward or you keep speaking in riddles. That's not child-friendly at all!"

At that, Elise and Alexander exchanged a knowing look and smiled.

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After lunch, Elise was having tea in the backyard when Narissa came without informing her beforehand.

"Why are you here by yourself? Where are my godson and goddaughter?" After putting her purse aside, Narissa made herself comfortable by pouring herself a cup of coffee.

"They're taking their nap." Elise sat up from the recliner. "What's a newlywed like you doing here?"