Chapter 284
Chapter 284:
Sloane shuddered, barely able to keep her composure. How had Khloe figured it out so quickly? And just how
powerful was Henrik’s network?
Sloane's mind raced with the memory of Henrik’s icy stare and the quiet strength he carried. The mere thought
of facing him, should Khloe give the word, made her blood run cold.
Her voice cracked slightly. “Khloe, please. | know | messed up. When your bodyguard broke my legs, | was so
angry. | wasn’t thinking clearly. Please, don’t tell Henrik. | promise, | won't do it again.”
“Oh, now you're scared? You should be. But I'll let you off easy this time—this mess isn’t big enough to drag
Henrik into it. Be thankful for that.” Her tone was as rigid as ever, with an edge of superiority. “But listen, Sloane,
this is your first and last warning. Clear up the misunderstanding about Celeste. Stop the rumors, or you'll be in
deeper trouble than you can imagine.”
When Sloane heard Khloe’s condescending tone, a surge of resentment and anger welled up inside her. She
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtgritted her teeth, her fists clenching by her sides. Khloe had no right to be this smug. She only had Henrik’s favor
to thank for that.
If only such a powerful man were hers! The fleeting thought crossed Sloane's mind.
She was very aware of her situation. She couldn't afford to defy Khloe—not now.
Sloane took a steadying breath and spoke in a calm voice. “Fine. | get it. I'll clear things up about Celeste and
shut down the rumors.”
But there was a dark gleam in her eyes.
Khloe wanted clarification? Sloane would make sure Khloe’s nwas forever linked to shame.
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Once the call ended, Sloane ordered her assistant to start on her makeup. Hours later, after meticulous work,
she looked fragile and pure, the perfect image of innocence. With carefully practiced sadness, she filmed a video
from her hospital bed.
She looked into the camera, her face somber. “Hi everyone. | know there's been a lot of confusion about the
recent situation at Deep Blue. As many of you know, Deep Blue is owned by my family, and | manage it. It was
my mistake that led to the issues with Celeste’s surgery. This situation also involves my sister, Khloe, who
supported Celeste’s treatment. | take full responsibility for the error. The compensation Celeste received was not
extortion, as speople have said. Khloe should not be blamed for this. | hope everyone can approach this
with understanding and kindness.”
Once the video was ready, Sloane instructed her assistant to post it on her blog.
The reaction was swift and overwhelming.
The comments flooded in, many expressing their thoughts.
“I always felt something wasn’t quite right. Khloe’s been an advocate for victims. How could this be a publicity
stunt?”
“Sloane's explanation cat just the right time. | guess we misunderstood Khloe after all.”
Yet sviewers remained suspicious.
“Sloane's in the hospital? What happened to her? No wonder she hasn't been around. And now she’s defending
Khloe? Something's off about this.”
“Yeah, this is strange. Sloane didn’t seem to get along with Khloe before. Why would she suddenly back her up?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDid Khloe force her?”
Then, an entertainment blogger posted a bombshell update.
“Sloane just posted a video this morning from the hospital. Our team has investigated and found out that she’s
there because someone broke her legs!”
The news spread like wildfire, instantly sparking a frenzy of online discussions. The incident quickly gained a lot
of attention as online users got into heated discussions.
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