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.

off a strong sense of authority without him needing

or unease, as if offending both Richard and

knew that if she wanted, they 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

staring at something inconsequential. “Looking forward to it.

an angry glare before turning

the

unnoticed by most, except for Sloane,

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

to use this

always enjoyed making

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

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

experienced medical professionals, normally held in high regard, now seemed like worshippers before a

to step forward, shake Richard’s hand,

source of their awe was Richard’s team, whose recently