Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 453

Chapter 453:

“I didn’t intend it that way. This is all a misunderstanding—I wasn’t thinking clearly,” Conroy stammered, his voice laced with desperation.

Whitney gave a sharp, icy laugh. “A misunderstanding? You openly hinder a talented pharmaceutical professional and dismiss it as a misunderstanding? Do you even realize how remarkable Khloe’s performance in the competition was? Her talent and potential are extraordinary. Your behavior is not only an injustice to her but an affront to the integrity of the entire pharmaceutical selection process.”

Conroy’s forehead was drenched with sweat, which he wiped away repeatedly, though it wouldn’t stop. “Whitney, I made a mistake. I’ll fix it right away and allow Khloe to join the questioning session. Please don’t be upset.”

At that moment, calming Whitney’s anger was his sole focus, and he ignored the murmurs and curious stares of the crowd.

Khloe stood silently and observed Conroy’s humiliation with a composed expression, as though it were expected.

had already warned her about Conroy’s fear of Whitney, and now she saw that it played out exactly

long as you correct it now, it’s not

his sweat. When he looked at Khloe again, the contempt in his eyes had been replaced

those words left his lips,

here? How does she get to join without even being nominated? Is this just about who you know? This isn’t fair to the rest

The person she called is apparently the Mayor’s sister. Khloe knows her? So much for fairness—one phone call and the rules

Does being close to the Mayor’s

closest to Khloe and Conroy overheard Whitney’s identity and chose to keep

themselves about Khloe, quickly turned the previously calm

Conroy snapped, “Anyone who

undercurrent

realized Conroy’s intentions. By avoiding any mention of Whitney’s influential status and simply silencing the crowd, he was subtly ensuring that their opinion of her would take a nosedive. Yet, she remained undeterred, dismissing his petty tactics as insignificant. She knew her skills would ultimately outshine these schemes, dissolving them effortlessly, so there was no need for her to

Khloe, 21 participants were called to the stage for

shocked. Sloane’s close association with Conroy made her inclusion an expected