Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 344:

“She’s acting all superior now, isn’t she? Was it really necessary to go this far just because the girl looked down on her?”

Observing the crowd’s reactions, Khloe quickly understood that Erma had been coached by someone to deliberately make her look bad. The people here were all highly respected figures in biology. To build a successful Oasis Laboratory, Khloe had to maintain her reputation. A vengeful image would not help her attract the top talent she needed.

But Erma had misjudged Khloe. Khloe didn’t care what these so-called peers thought of her.

With Oasis Laboratory thriving and profitable, what talent wouldn’t flock to her? Who could possibly hold her reputation against her when the laboratory itself held such undeniable power?

Just as Khloe was about to call security to escort Erma out and shut down the booth to resume her work, Sloane walked in. With a look of concern, she helped Erma to her feet, then turned to Khloe with an expression of disapproval.

“Khloe, she understands her mistake. Please show some mercy and spare the Russell family. Do you really want to destroy a family over something so trivial? This is someone else’s family. What if they can’t handle it and commit suicide? You’d be responsible for their deaths. Is it really worth it? Please, be more compassionate!”

Sloane’s words, which appeared so righteous and selfless, instantly resonated with everyone around her, striking a chord in their hearts.

“She’s so sweet and considerate. This is what a real lady looks like. Those reports online must be wrong. Sloane is clearly far more gentle and kind than Khloe,” one researcher said, praising her.

The assistant from the Origin Company team glanced at Sloane with admiration, saying, “She’s everything a modern woman should be. Sloane is graceful and thoughtful, unlike Khloe. Khloe may have beauty, but she’s arrogant, condescending, and downright cruel. I can’t imagine how much Sloane must’ve suffered living with Khloe. It’s a relief Khloe was kicked out of the Evans family.”

Sloane secretly basked in the crowd’s praise, savoring the disdainful glares they cast towards Khloe.

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Allowing Erma to cause a scene had clearly been the right choice. Sloane knew Khloe would never bend, holding tight to her principles and refusing to forgive Erma.

The harsher Khloe was with Erma, the better for Sloane. She was eager to see how Khloe would try to win over these researchers now.

Observing the growing tension, Sloane added, “Khloe, that’s enough! Don’t keep this going. Do me a favor and give the Russell family a chance.”

Khloe’s face stayed as cold as stone as she replied, “Sloane, you really have an inflated sense of yourself. As the illegitimate daughter, how dare you ask me for favors? You want me to let her go just because her snake didn’t bite you? If you’d been bitten, would you still be so forgiving? Move aside, or I’ll take action against the whole Evans family.”

Sloane’s face drained of color as Khloe’s biting words struck home, leaving her momentarily speechless.

In that tense silence, Erma abruptly drew a dagger, pressing it to her neck. “Khloe, if you don’t forgive the Russell family, I will end my life right here in front of you!” The venue fell into stunned silence as everyone witnessed Erma’s extreme act.

“This is going too far!” someone gasped in disbelief.

“Khloe’s in a tough spot now. If Erma really goes through with this, Khloe won’t be able to escape the blame,” another person murmured with concern.

Sloane, taken aback by Erma’s behavior, quickly seized the moment to accuse Khloe. “Khloe, look at what you’ve pushed her to! Can’t you show some mercy just this once? Do you really want her to die?”

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