Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 449

Chapter 449:

Following his introductory remarks, Conroy wasted no time getting straight to the main event.

With a confident smile, he glanced at the audience from the stage and announced, “To boost the growth and success of our city’s pharmaceutical industry, I’ve invited a special guest to join us today. Let’s give a warm welcome to the esteemed pharmaceutical expert from Ouiswell, Richard Smith!”

The crowd was utterly shocked by Conroy’s unexpected announcement.

As everyone processed the news, the conference room doors swung open. A vibrant, white-haired elderly man with piercing blue eyes entered, followed by a group of people. Walking closest to Richard was a woman wearing a mask. Though her face was hidden, Khloe instantly knew who she was—Selena.

Selena’s eyes narrowed as they locked onto Khloe’s. Her steps hesitated for a brief moment, but she quickly steadied herself, though a flicker of hostility remained in her gaze.

She leaned towards Richard and murmured something to him. He gave a small nod before turning to look at Khloe.

more intense than Selena’s, giving off a strong sense

without hesitation, showing no fear or unease,

could be her allies. Her impressive academic reputation made her certain of that. Selena acted as if she didn’t know Khloe. Seeing how calm and confident Khloe was, a flicker of annoyance passed through her. However, aware of the formal setting, she chose not to confront Khloe and followed Richard past her. As they passed each other, Khloe caught

staring at

Khloe an angry glare before turning

out the newest

silent standoff went unnoticed by most, except

one of Richard’s students? It seemed there was some history

to use this

Sloane always enjoyed making things

painful loss of sixty million, Sloane became more careful. She decided to hold

way through the crowd, every attendee at the medical conference watched him with

held in high regard, now seemed like worshippers before a deity.

wait to step forward, shake Richard’s hand, and start a conversation

of their awe was Richard’s team, whose recently revealed cancer-fighting drug