Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 430:

“Of course!” Henrik chuckled, pressing the gas pedal again. The McLaren growled like a beast on the prowl, speeding ahead as the wind whipped past the windows, making it feel as if the car had taken flight.

“Wow, we’re flying!” Khloe laughed and opened the sunroof, reaching her hand out as the wind stung her fingers, a sharp, invigorating pain.

Despite the sting, she laughed with joy. Henrik, moved by her happiness, lowered the McLaren’s roof, turning it into a convertible.

The wind raged around them, and Khloe didn’t sit down. She stood, her long hair whipping behind her like a dark flag. Her cheeks glowed with the warmth of the setting sun, a stark contrast to her usual calm.

At full speed, they reached the mountaintop just as the final rays of the setting sun bathed them in golden light.

The car screeched to a stop, and Khloe tilted her head slightly, letting the wind gently caress her face. She turned to Henrik and smiled. “Thank you. The sunset is beautiful.”

The wide, glowing smile on her face seemed powerful enough to chase away any shadow, brightening everything around her.noveldrama

Henrik gazed at Khloe, and an unexpected thought crossed his mind. If he could spend his life with her, he would have no regrets.

The moment felt perfect, and Henrik couldn’t resist reaching out to capture Khloe’s carefree figure.

But just then, the sharp sound of a phone ringing broke the spell.

Khloe’s phone buzzed, and she answered it, hearing Charlotte’s frantic voice on the other end. “Bad news! Khloe, the authorities rejected our lab’s license to produce the cosmetic solution. They’re claiming it contains an illegal ingredient.”

“Don’t panic. Just explain the situation clearly,” Khloe responded calmly into the phone.

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Charlotte hurriedly explained, “The ingredients have passed multiple tests, so there shouldn’t be an issue. But the drug administration recently introduced a new internal regulation, changing the list of banned ingredients. This hasn’t been made official yet, but it’s already affecting approvals. Our main ingredient, K Agent, is now considered illegal. On top of that, some of our partners are already asking about it, and our lab’s trust is at stake.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll figure something out. You focus on working with the team to adjust the formula.” After reassuring Charlotte, Khloe hung up, her brow furrowed in concern.

“What’s going on? Is there a problem with the lab?” Henrik asked.

“The cosmetic solution we’re about to release has been flagged for failing to meet the new regulatory testing standards.” Khloe’s brow furrowed with sharp, cold intensity. As soon as the product was ready for launch, the new regulation went into effect, and the news quickly reached their partners. Khloe couldn’t shake the suspicion that someone might be targeting Oasis Laboratory. Henrik, too, mulled over this possibility, his eyes narrowing with cold suspicion. “Is this being done deliberately?”

“It’s not completely clear yet. Implementing a new regulation like this usually takes time for proper discussion. However, if someone has exploited this moment to label a substance as illegal, it’s definitely a possibility,” Khloe said, her eyes steady and resolute, already starting to map out a plan.

“Do you have a plan? If you need my help, just say the word,” Henrik said, knowing by Khloe’s calmness that she already had a solution in mind. He admired her composure and clear thinking deeply.

“Yes. Since the new regulation hasn’t been formally announced, there’s still room to alter it. The K Agent isn’t severely harmful—just mildly toxic. If it’s on the banned list, it can also be removed!” Khloe’s eyes gleamed with determination. “I have to attend the medical industry conference hosted by the Mayor and make him revoke this regulation.”

Henrik’s brow furrowed slightly. “He’s my opponent. If you confront him to get this regulation revoked, you could be putting yourself in a risky position.”

Khloe shook her head with conviction. “I understand the risks, but this is the fastest way to save the lab. If we miss this chance and the regulation becomes official, our cosmetic solution will be dead in the water, and the lab will face disaster.”

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