Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 323:

She would need an assistant—saving Izabella alone would be draining.

Khloe smiled brightly, but her voice was teasing. “Be careful, Henrik. If you spoil me too much, I might start relying on you.”

“Would that be so bad?” Henrik chuckled, though he silently hoped she would.

Khloe quickly reached Izabella’s side. Sheri, spotting her, felt a flash of panic before quickly replacing it with remorse. “I misjudged you. Your approach was right. Izabella’s condition is critical. We need to work together. If you need an assistant, I’ll help.”

Her apology was tactful, and the guests who had blamed her softened at her humility.

Sheri’s supporters also spoke in her defense.

“Sheri didn’t mean any harm. She was trying to save a life.”

“Sheri did her best, even if Izabella wasn’t saved. Doctors can’t guarantee success. Let’s not be too harsh.”

“Miss Evans, Sheri truly wants to make things right. You both should work together to help Izabella,” a young heiress said, her expression sympathetic.

Khloe scanned the room, a cold smile playing on her lips.

“Who said I was letting her be my assistant?”

The room went silent, the air thick with tension.

Khloe turned to Sheri. “Miss Dayton, don’t pretend you know what you’re doing. Don’t get in my way of saving a life.”

Sheri’s face turned pale at once. She hadn’t expected Khloe to reject her kindness in public. It was deeply humiliating.

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Moreover, the words Khloe used were exactly the same words Sheri had directed at her earlier. Now, they were returned to her.

But since there were many people around them, Sheri maintained her usual politeness and composure. Despite Khloe’s seemingly harsh words, she couldn’t afford to show anger in front of everyone. So, she said to Khloe politely, “Miss Evans, I’m sorry for what I said earlier. We all hope that Izabella will be safe and sound. At this time, we shouldn’t let personal emotions affect the treatment. I’m willing to put aside our past misunderstandings and wholeheartedly assist you. After all, saving a life is our top priority.”

On the surface, Sheri’s words seemed like an apology. But they were actually a reminder to Khloe not to let personal grudges affect the critical task of treating Izabella.

Such words, wrapped in civility but with underlying implications, were a clear attempt at emotional manipulation. Yet, they worked well. By doing this, Sheri salvaged her image and subtly pressured Khloe to consider letting her be an assistant.

Sheri knew all too well that Khloe’s expertise in biopharmaceuticals and medicine was unparalleled. Not only did Khloe possess an exceptional knowledge of treatment strategies, but her cunning and ability to devise unconventional solutions often made the impossible possible. If Khloe employed some ingenious method to extend Izabella’s life, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.noveldrama

Sheri had spent weeks meticulously planning her scheme at the Douglas family’s banquet. But if Khloe managed to delay Izabella’s death or miraculously treat her, Sheri’s carefully laid trap would be in vain, and Khloe would become even more renowned.

The other guests looked at Khloe with dissatisfaction. Sheri’s carefully chosen words had done their job, subtly painting Khloe as small-minded and ungracious.

“Miss Evans, Sheri has already apologized. Should you still hold a grudge against her? The most important thing now is to save Izabella.”

“Yes, Sheri means well. You are both doctors and should understand each other’s perspectives. This is not the time for your disputes. Instead, you should work together to treat Izabella as soon as possible.”

“There are really some people who can’t see beyond trivial matters in a time of crisis,” some sneered at Khloe disdainfully.

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