Beat them at the investing game

Over the past few days the Blairs have agreed to help Lucas form more technology and even help Sophia start researching forms of beauty enhancement and health technology. If they want to beat the Gales they have to be ahead of the game.

With Wendy prepping beauty serums for the lab portion and advance technology in cosmetics to correct flaws in the human genetics. It might take months and even years but it's worth it as a counter attack especially since the Elderedge family invested into the Gales.

Sophia sat at the office overseeing the production of her product. XX Serum. A serum so powerful it can enhance beauty with the help of Wendy and tutoring in science Sophia created a serum that can knock all the competition off the market. This will make Carter corp even more powerful maybe even take over the elite society inner chambers. This was millions, no, billions of dollars at stake. It's been months since the idea came to light.

Sophia mind was fuzzy until Kiara came walking in with Lucas who was chatting eagerly.

"The sales for XX Serum are going up drastically! The Gales are flabbergasted. Aurora's make-up and beauty brand couldn't compete. Plus Lucas new C XRX luxury car is so popular and affordable that it increase in sales. We are reaching further into the billions. We will be untouchable."

Kiara said eagerly as she handed Sophia the sales papers and chart.

"My woman is amazing designing a product and managing to get Wendy Blair to join you in this project. You both deserve a round of applause."

Lucas smirked as he slowly walked behind her, hugging her from behind.

"I want to make the Elderedge family suffer for what they've done! That greedy family will cease no more!" stated Sophia as she smiled up at Lucas.

"Let's throw an exhibition and announce our newest products!" Lucas smiled eagerly at Sophia as he picked her up in his arms out of the chair. He spin her around gently and put her on the ground.

"Another party but what if that god awful family show up again?" Sophia sounded concerned of this especially when Lucas told her briefly of what happened at the last party they attended.

"Security, will be extremely tight! Also the Elderedge family will be extremely embarrassed because this is for people with actual money dear." Lucas smirked as he let go of Sophia.

"I hope so they deserve it! Let's schedule it for Friday and invite all our potential investors along with rich families."

****Meanwhile at the Gales company*****

"Oh look, we've been invited to a Gala from Lucas and Sophia..." Joey smirked as he scrolled through the article.

"Really?" Aurora stated cheerfully as she rushed over to look at Joey's computer.

"Nah, but we are going anyways." Stated Joey as he got up and walked towards the window.

"Regina! Come in here!" Joey yelled as Regina comes rushing in, the girl looked more different she was matured over the months of being disowned.

"Yes, Mr.Gale!" Regina bowed as she knew she hated working for people but she respects Joey.

"Regina sneaked into the upcoming party as my fiancee, you will be in disguise I want to know the new products they're launching. Knowing Lucas, he has a folder of product diagrams. Aurora will distract

Lucas and you take Sophia to the office gain her trust. If she suspect something..."

Joey toss a gun to Regina and a bottle of Chloroform rolls towards her.

"Don't hesitate to get rid of her in any method you choose. As long as we can steal those designs we are good to go but if you managed to get rid of Sophia even better."

"Yes, sir...I will do what you please." Regina looked up at Joey as he raised her face to him. Joey smirked and prompt Regina to get up. Joey gives the girl a kiss on the cheek and shoo her away.

"What was that about?" Aurora narrowed her eyes at Joey. "You two are a thing now? You do know she's 17 years old."

Joey flashed a sly smiled "I know, but what better way to manipulate a young girl into doing things for you through love."

Aurora pout for a second until she grinned maliciously.

"You're right, what product are they present anyways?"

"A beauty serum, I emailed an extremely scientist out to embarrassed Sophia many people invested in her products because its a Blair's exclusive available to public." Joey smiled as he studied the letter he sent. "If the scientist fail we can pay a few girls to make bad reviews about it."

***************Friday night*************

Sophia walked towards a dressing room and a woman with a scared and acne ridden face glance up at her with eagerness in her voice.

"Darcy Rouge. It's nice to see you...Thank you for participating in our project. I know after that allergic reaction incident it scared your face permanently. I loved your singing as we are close in age. I wanted to see you singing again live." stated Sophia as she grabbed Darcy hands.

Darcy smiled back at her.

"No, Thank you, for giving me another chance. This serum cures scares and even make you prettier with a youthful glow. Amazing. When Lucas emailed me I though it was too good to be true. I just hope my face can be cured."

"Of, course" Sophia stated as Darcy covered her face with a golden veil like a bride.

Sophia walk down the steps in a off-shoulder golden mermaid gown. As she aimed to grab Lucas hand with such elegance everyone whispered positively of the couple. Camera flashes and news reporters waited eagerly.

"Hello, everyone...This gala today is to promote the products of Carter Corp." Lucas walked towards the secured product cases with eagerness. "First product...is my wife's serum..."

"Hello everyone, I will be giving a live demonstration of my product. My model will be singer and known actress Darcy Rouge."

As Sophia moved aside. Darcy slowly walked down the stairs. A servant walked towards Darcy with the product. Darcy removed her veil and another servant showed up with a golden bowl full of water with an ordinary face wash.

"First to be used the face must be cleansed thoroughly."

Darcy cleanse her face in the bowl facing the crowd and is handed a towel.

"Second one must pat dry the face to avoid wrinkling and over drying the face. After a good drying you take the serum and add the drops to your face."

Darcy finished to dry her face as she grabbed the fancy vial of serum. Taking a dropper she drops the drops on her face.

"Then massage the serum very well into your face wait 2 minutes."

Sophia starts a timer as a chair is pulled up for Darcy. Slowly Darcy face started changing drastically as she closed her eyes. Darcy open her eyes after the timer goes off.

Everyone whispered eagerly of the change.

"Incredible, a miracle."

"She looks like she's in her early 20s even though she is in her mid 30s."

A mirror was presented to her as she gasped. She cried as she witnessed the drastic look.

"As you can see Darcy has regained her beauty back. Any Questions?" Sophia questioned as she gave Darcy a tissue and hug.

Everyone was screaming on top of each other for questions until a clap could be heard. It was slow and dreadful. The crowd parts as Joey shows up with Regina in disguise and Aurora.

Lucas and Sophia glares at Joey and his clique showed up. Joey walked up the bottom of the steps causing Lucas to take a step back.

"Lovely, I would certainly invest in that if you can prove it's legit." Joey smirked as he looked dead at Lucas who scowled back.