Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 450:

In the medical world, Richard had become almost a divine figure, and Conroy had managed to secure his presence for the event. The attendees all felt deeply privileged to be present at the conference that day.

As Richard took his seat on the stage, Conroy cleared his throat, silencing the room. The crowd gazed at him with admiration and anticipation, making Conroy feel a sense of pride. It was a moment that helped him regain his dignity after being challenged by Khloe.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have another announcement,” Conroy proclaimed with confidence. “Mr. Smith isn’t just here to attend our conference—he’s here to assess the young talents in our city’s medical community. He will be questioning representatives from various labs and companies, and those who answer correctly will have the chance to receive personal mentorship from him.”

Before he could even finish speaking, the room erupted in cheers.

“Wow! This is incredible! I might actually get the chance to receive personal guidance from Mr. Smith,” a young male doctor shouted. His face was bright red with excitement, and his voice was shaking with enthusiasm.

“Oh my God, this is everything I’ve dreamed of! Mr. Smith’s guidance could save me decades of work and jumpstart my career.”

The crowd buzzed with excitement, many eager to share their thoughts. Conroy waited for the excitement to die down before continuing, “You all understand how rare and valuable this opportunity is. I won’t say much more, but one thing is clear—you must show respect to Mr. Smith. Anyone who causes a disturbance will be removed.”

As he spoke, he shot a warning glance at Khloe, which she ignored completely. He expected her not to stir up trouble? That was impossible. She had come here to make a scene.noveldrama

As Conroy finished his address, the host moved to the podium, ready to announce the names of those chosen to pose questions. The selected individuals had been carefully picked by the companies and academic labs attending, following Conroy’s instructions.

Each young person whose name was announced blushed with excitement, their faces flushed as though they had just enjoyed a glass of wine. Many others around them cast envious glances at these fortunate few.

Some attendees had assumed this would be just another tedious medical conference and had skipped the selection process, only to deeply regret their decision now. Had they known it was a chance to engage with a luminary like Richard, they would have fought tooth and nail for a spot.

Khloe waited patiently. But when the list concluded, neither Oasis Laboratory nor her own name had been mentioned. Her eyes instantly grew cold with a sharp edge.

Conroy’s actions were petty and deliberate. Surely, with her qualifications, her name deserved a place on the list of those allowed to ask questions. Was he targeting her? Khloe wasn’t one to let such slights slide easily.

Just as the host was about to step aside to let Richard begin the questioning, Khloe’s voice sliced through the stillness of the conference hall. “Excuse me, Mr. Dayton. Why is there no representative from Oasis Laboratory on this list?” The crowd was taken off guard, not expecting Khloe to challenge the list so openly. She was incredibly bold.

Conroy’s lips curled into a smug smile as he responded, “It’s quite simple. The list was compiled through a thorough and fair process, involving many professionals. The fact that Oasis Laboratory isn’t on it simply means your influence and reputation in the industry aren’t strong enough yet. Furthermore, you didn’t even receive the invitation through official channels, did you? The government didn’t extend an invite to your lab. It was your fiancé who helped you sneak in through the back door! What makes you think you’re qualified to participate in the questioning?”

Conroy’s words laid bare Khloe’s questionable entry into the conference. The crowd hadn’t expected such a revelation, and many now turned their eyes from Conroy to Khloe, their gazes filled with suspicion and disdain.

So, Khloe was just another person who had gotten in through underhanded means.

Despite Khloe’s success in reaching the finals of the National Biopharmaceutical Competition, the results were still under wraps, and only a few knew of her true abilities.

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