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.

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

correct it now, it’s not too

in his eyes had been replaced by wariness. This woman was really something else—she had even managed to involve his own sister in her

those words left his lips, murmurs

Is this just about who you know? This isn’t fair to

you catch that? The person she called is apparently the Mayor’s sister. Khloe

to the

overheard Whitney’s identity and chose to

themselves about Khloe, quickly

growing chaos, Conroy snapped, “Anyone who doesn’t

the murmurs, the undercurrent

observed the scene and quickly 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

participants were called to the stage for the questioning round. Sloane was among

wasn’t shocked. Sloane’s close association with Conroy made her inclusion an