Addison Baxter Novels & Stories

Adrian, I had your fatal weakness gripped tight in my hands now. Just then, my phone rang. It was Adrian, his voice bursting with excitement. "Honey, there's hope. The company's saved!" "Word's going around the industry that Dr. Whitmore found a new backer and started a company called Astra Pharmaceuticals." "If we can get in with Astra and become their downstream distributor, the company can come back from the dead." Holding back a laugh, I answered with feigned surprise. "Really? You're amazing, babe. I can't believe you found that out."

"I know that name. Your company acquired Baxter Industries last year." "Two years ago, actually," Asher said calmly. His voice was low. "It became public last year, after all the requirements were completed." My father nodded slowly. There was something new in his expression now. It didn't look like warmth — respect, maybe. Or just curiosity. "And what exactly does Home Enterprise do, Mr. Sinclair?" "Interior designs, primarily. Some real estate. We're expanding into tech infrastructure next quarter." Asher didn't lean back or fidget. He sat confident.

“I’m honored you chose my shop for your first ink.” “Vee here is pretty convincing,” Chase drawls, slipping an arm over my shoulders and pulling me into his side possessively. “You should bump that finder’s fee up to twenty percent.” Benji nods. “Done.” “Wait, really?” I ask, looking from Chase to Benji with wide-eyed enthusiasm. Benji shrugs. “Sure, why not? Bring another Alpha in here and I’ll do it for free. Money can’t buy that kind of advertising.” He turns, gesturing for us to follow him further into the shop. “C’mon back, I’ll get set up.”

"This is Adrian Xeno, the owner of Fyxon Corporation. Fyxon wanted to acquire Aether, but Mrs. Bardot Senior never agreed." Fyxon Corporation! So he was the owner of Aether's competitor. Fyxon Corporation was among the top ten pharmaceutical companies in the country. Aether was currently no match for it in the industry. Maisie looked at Adrian. Her expression and tone were chilly as she asked, "What can I do for you, Mr. Xeno?" He sat down casually as if he were in his own home. "Get me a glass of water." No one knew to whom he was issuing the order, but his gaze remained fixed on Maisie. Maisie raised her jaw. Scarlett understood what she meant and went to get Adrian a glass of water. She p

He's paying attention, and the steadiness of his gaze is beginning to make it difficult for me to look in his direction at all. Roger and Crystal excuse themselves not long after, drifting back into the crowd. A hush comes on the hall later as a short, older man steps to the front with a microphone in his hand. "That's Winston Baxter," Hester says. "Owner of Baxton, the English car manufacturing company." "I've heard of them," I say. "My dad used to mention them." Alex looks at me. "Your dad?" "Yeah." He stares at me, waiting for me to say more about my dad, I guess. I smile and let my eyes drift back to Hester.

It was time to let her know that the Emma she was facing now was no longer the Emma she could push around. “Are you going to let a homewrecker and unfilial daughter like her ruin such an important event? Let’s not taint this auction with her disgusting deeds!” With that, three men stepped forward. I recognized their faces. They were among those eager to collaborate with Medcare Pharma. Austin White, CEO of Ruby Enterprise. James Celis, owner of Brixton Corp. Ben Wistly, CEO of Lander Essentials. Austin was the first to speak. “She’s right. This kind of scandal doesn’t belong here.”

Using the table as a shield between them. At exactly 2 PM, Morrison appeared with two men. One older, silver-haired, expensive suit. The other younger, maybe forty, wearing khakis and a button-down with coffee stains. "Alexandra, Emma, this is Richard Bennett, CEO of Bennett Pharmaceuticals." Morrison gestured to the older man. "And Dr. Carlos Martinez, their chief scientist and lead researcher on DiabetaFix." Handshakes all around. Everyone sat. Emma pulled out her laptop, ready to take notes.