Reuben couldn't help but exclaim, "That would just stop Cross Group from getting their drugs approved! There's nothing in it for us."
"Calm down, Reuben," Gregory said with a smile. "I'm sure there's more to the plan, right, Morris?"
Morris smiled faintly. "You know me well, Gregory. That's right. There's one more step. While applying for their FDA approval, Cross Group will carry out clinical trials, which means they'll get volunteers to test their drugs. I want you guys to send some men to kill these volunteers, then spread the word that they died from consuming Cross Group's new drugs."
Reuben's eyes lit up. "That's great! Cross Group will definitely be driven into a corner when their FDA approval gets stuck and their clinical trials turn into a disaster at the same time."
"And that's when I'll approach Nathan and Penny, telling them I can help them get their drugs approved as well as get rid of all their negative publicity," Morris said with a smirk. "But on one condition—we want some of their shares, and we'll become one of Cross Group's major shareholders. Then, with the same method we've been using for decades, we'll kick Nathan and Penny out of their own company and make Cross Group ours."
Reuben and Gregory were delighted to hear the plan. "You're incredible, Morris!"
Morris grinned. "I'm going to give Mr. Herman a call and tell him to put Cross Group's application on hold. Both of you are in charge of killing the volunteers. Remember, execute it properly and leave no trace behind. We have to make sure the world thinks they died from consuming Cross Group's drugs."
"We understand," Reuben and Gregory said in unison.
At Riverside Garden, Channing.
Nathan had just arrived home with gifts for everyone.
Queenie was thrilled to have received a bunch of toys and snacks.
Benson and Leah beamed with delight at their gifts too.
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