Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 356

Chapter 356:

This was exactly what Khloe had planned—using light-hearted banter to soften the edge of her previously cold demeanor. One of her key objectives in joining the biopharmaceutical competition was to attract top talent. If everyone saw her as unapproachable, that would be impossible. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have bothered with Barlow’s antics.

Khloe’s lighthearted words left Barlow visibly frustrated, his face flickering between pale and red with anger. Yet, surrounded by so many people, he couldn’t lash out at her physically. Instead, he directed his fury at the nearby staff, shouting, “Why are you standing around? Get the draw done quickly. If this competition gets delayed, can you take the blame for it?”

Though visibly irritated, the staff refrained from speaking up and quietly brought over the tools for the drawing of lots.

Both Barlow and Khloe moved forward to draw. He reached eagerly into the box, his hand going straight for a particular slip of paper, as though he’d been waiting for this moment.

Khloe’s keen eyes quickly caught the detail—the slip Barlow had taken was unlike the others, subtly marked with a small black dot.

became clear—someone was helping Barlow cheat to ensure

her slip, Barlow had already pulled his out and waved it in the air proudly. “I got the ‘first’ slip! I’ll

the screen, his stomach tightening with anxiety for Khloe. “Barlow’s luck is unbelievable. He’s far more experienced than Khloe, and the question he’s about

turn of events. She had helped Barlow make things harder for Khloe, all part of her plan to utterly

Sloane’s face remained gentle and kind, her expression carefully crafted to hide her true intentions. “Khloe really does have terrible luck, doesn’t she? Do you think

how Khloe had slapped him earlier, he responded with irritation, “Why help her? She needs to face the tough

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causing a major blow

secretly hoping for Khloe

Barlow’s arrogance grew, his earlier anger replaced by a smug grin. “Seems like luck’s

expression one of smug satisfaction. “Khloe, I hope you’re ready for this. In the field of biomedicine, a new virus, Virus X, has recently emerged. Its genetic sequence is incredibly complex, with a high rate of mutation and strong transmissibility. It’s capable of causing severe diseases

and urgent challenge recognized by experts worldwide, with scholars conducting ongoing experiments to solve it. Since its discovery just six months ago, Virus X had already ravaged 27 countries, infecting over 500 million people and causing

student to tackle a doctoral dissertation. Barlow’s cruelty knew