Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 374:

Experts in the room knew that while potions could differ greatly, unique scents often meant overlapping ingredients.

This suggested Khloe’s potion might share ingredients with Sloane’s. Sylvie stamped her foot in dismay. “Sloane, what are you implying? Our potion was meticulously crafted by Khloe. How could it resemble yours?”

“I’m not saying they’re identical, but the similarity in scent raises questions, doesn’t it?” Sloane responded, feigning innocence. “Shouldn’t there be an inquiry, judges, if there’s a concern about the similarity of potions during the competition?”

The judges shared uncertain looks before one of the senior members cleared his throat to make a declaration. “Per our competition protocol, we are indeed required to pursue an investigation if allegations about potion similarities arise.”

Sloane, wearing a smug expression, shrugged at Sylvie. “I’m not the one creating issues. I’m just adhering to the rules set forth by this competition.”

Heat rushed to Sylvie’s face as she prepared to snap back, but Khloe held her back.

Khloe faced Sloane with a calm expression, showing no signs of distress. “Go ahead with the investigation. We have complete transparency in our work and have nothing to fear from such scrutiny.”

The tension inside the venue surged. The situation was now center stage on the large screen, with their exchange being broadcasted live, prompting a lively buzz among the attendees below.

“What’s the issue now? Weren’t Khloe and her team about to demonstrate their potion? Why is there suddenly a need to investigate their potion?”

“An investigation can only be initiated with the judges’ consent! It appears that there’s an accusation against Khloe’s team for potentially copying Sloane’s potion!”

“Really? But Khloe and Sloane are known enemies. Plus, Khloe recently showcased her exceptional skills with the Jose Drug. Why would she even think of plagiarizing?”

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“Genius? Are you convinced of that? It’s likely Henrik, Khloe’s fiancé, who brought in a specialist to replicate the Jose Drug and boost Khloe’s image! Did you know she was imprisoned? What kind of genuine biomedical skill can someone with a criminal record truly have?”

The crowd’s opinions were split, with some supporting Khloe and others casting doubt on her integrity. Promptly, the investigation team mobilized, collecting and analyzing samples of both Sloane’s and Khloe’s potions before the crowd.

Charlotte’s expression darkened as she observed the investigators, who appeared suspiciously well-prepared. Leaning towards Khloe, she muttered, “Something’s off. Do you think Sloane could have paid off these inspectors?”

“No, it’s not bribery; it’s worse. She’s tampered with our samples,” Khloe said quietly.

“What! We need to alert the judges immediately!” Charlotte gasped, appalled, and turned to halt the inspectors.

Khloe restrained her. “Hold on. She’s probably sabotaged all our samples. Alerting them now would just ensnare us further in Sloane’s scheme and expose us to greater risk!”

Just as Khloe finished, the inspectors revealed their preliminary results, saying, “The composition of the Oasis Laboratory’s potion is closely similar to the Illusion…”

“The composition of the Oasis Laboratory’s potion is closely similar to the Illusion Laboratory’s, with a 99% similarity. This raises serious concerns about potential plagiarism of the potion.”

The crowd was shocked, their eyes widening in disbelief. Instantly, the venue was in an uproar. It seemed that those who had previously doubted Khloe had found their evidence and took this as an opportunity to voice their doubts openly.

“I knew from the very start that she was a fraud. How could she be so capable? It’s simply plagiarism, just as I suspected.”

“Such an abominable woman! Plagiarizing in such an important competition? This is simply a disgrace to the industry.”

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