Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 380:

Khloe listened to Sloane’s desperate confession, a subtle smile touching her lips as she slowly relaxed her grip. She stood up, her demeanor turning from cold to an eerie calm as she gazed down at the disheveled Sloane.

“At last, Sloane, you admit to setting me up for cheating.”

Sloane’s words sparked a wave of shock across the room, plunging everyone into murmured discussions and stunned disbelief.

“I can’t believe it! Could it really be true? Sloane’s stooped to such vile tactics just to secure a win and set Khloe up,” exclaimed a researcher, his voice trembling with outrage.

“Exactly, and to think we were on the verge of falling for her deceit, letting Khloe bear the brunt of it all,” another chimed in, her head shaking in disdain for Sloane’s deceitful ploys.

Charlotte and Sylvie, caught between shock and relief, rushed over to Khloe, their concern evident. “Khloe, are you alright? We’re so glad you kept your cool—things could have taken a far worse turn otherwise.”

Khloe gave a faint shake of her head, silently reassuring them of her well-being, though her icy stare stayed locked on Sloane.

She stared at Sloane, who was huddled on the floor with a mix of fear and hopelessness. A chilling smile tugged at Khloe’s lips as she spoke in a measured tone. “What a sight you are. Honestly, it’s almost amusing. The truth is, what you swallowed wasn’t poison—just plain glucose.”

Sloane froze in shock, her wide eyes brimming with disbelief. As the realization hit her, she erupted, her voice a mix of rage and astonishment. “You tricked me! Khloe, this is too much!”

Khloe remained composed, got to her feet, and brushed off her clothes with an air of calm. “Too much? After everything you’ve done to me, do you really think this compares? I chose that bottle of glucose carefully, just to reveal the kind of insidious person you truly are.”

Turning to Whitney, Khloe offered a polite bow before expressing her gratitude. “Ms. Dayton, I deeply appreciate your swift response and your willingness to assist in my plan.”

The crowd erupted in noise again, now fully grasping that Whitney’s earlier scolding had been a calculated move in Khloe’s plan to make Sloane confess without raising any suspicion.

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Whitney’s severe demeanor gave way to a gentle smile as she approached Khloe. “You’re Henrik’s fiancée. There is no way you could be that reckless. And it’s my responsibility to uphold the competition’s integrity.”

Hearing the exchange between Khloe and Whitney, Sloane remained collapsed on the floor, overcome with…

Suffocating in a sense of despair, it was all over for her now! That sly, cunning Khloe had dared to outsmart her in front of everyone.

Once the formalities with Whitney were complete, Khloe’s voice turned icy as she made her suggestion. “Given that she went as far as bribing someone to frame me, I believe involving the authorities is the next logical step.”noveldrama

At that moment, Eric stepped forward, unable to remain silent any longer. If Khloe actually went through with sending Sloane to the police station, wouldn’t it tarnish his reputation as well?

Eric positioned himself in front of Sloane, his stance protective as he glared at Khloe with a mixture of disapproval and frustration. “Khloe, don’t you think this is going too far? Sloane is your sister. Even if she messed up, you can’t just hand her over to the police like that. If this gets out, it’ll destroy her life. And it’ll hurt our families’ reputations too. Why not just let it end here?”

Khloe’s frown deepened, her voice icy. “Eric, you have some nerve. She went to great lengths to destroy my reputation in this competition. Don’t you think she deserves to face the consequences? I’m simply making her accountable for her actions.”

Eric’s face turned red with fury as he stepped closer, lowering his voice. “Don’t forget you’re engaged to my uncle. Do you really want to escalate this and shame the Watson family? Surely you don’t want him to get upset, do you?”

Khloe quickly grasped his underlying message.

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