Chapter 289: First Place in the Qualifying Round
Larry got into trouble and ended up in jail, and Chloe started thinking about divorce.
She planned to wait until Larry was sentenced before she opted for a forced divorce.
She was not yet twenty-eight, still young, and she didn't want to spend the rest of her life waiting for Larry.
By the time Larry got out, she would be old, and she didn't want her youth to be filled with regrets.
She knew she was letting Larry down.
It was because of her that Larry couldn't hold it together and ended up like this.
But what's done is done, and there's no turning back; self-blame is useless.
Meanwhile, Larry left the police detention room and returned to The Serpent Group.
During this period, he hadn't been to The Serpent Group or dealt with its affairs.
The Serpent Group, Chairman's Office.
Larry was now wearing a human skin mask, and his appearance had undergone a dramatic transformation.
He was dressed in a white suit, looking handsome and distinguished.
"Larry, during this period, the group's business has been suppressed by the Business Growth Collective, and our business has plummeted, resulting in significant losses," William reported from the side.
Larry waved his hand slightly and said, "No need to worry."
He didn't care about The Serpent Group at all, and he had said before that he would give The Serpent Group to William. But William didn't want it, so he was only managing it for him.
He said lightly, "After the medical conference, I'll slowly play with the Four Great Families."
William's granddaughter, Sarah, was also in the office. During this period, Sarah had been following William, learning about corporate management, and it could be said that she was managing all the group's affairs.
Sarah was already a beauty, and during her time at The Serpent Group, she had met many important people, which had enhanced her aura.
"Larry, there's a rumor outside that you raped the calligrapher Tarquin's daughter, Trinity, and were detained. How did you get out?" Sarah asked with a puzzled look.
Upon hearing this, Larry's expression also became serious.
This was indeed a troublesome matter.
Although he was framed and was not in his right mind, he did have a sexual relationship with Trinity.
Now, Tarquin was determined to sue him.
And the trial was the day after tomorrow.
Given the evidence, he was sure to be convicted.
He took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and then said, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
"Sorry, Larry, it's my fault."
Larry waved his hand slightly.
Larry didn't show up today.
He stayed at The Serpent Group all day.
In the evening, he contacted Valerian.
"Valerian, any movement from Silvermoon Apothecary?"
"Larry, everything is normal, no movement at all."
Larry frowned.
This shouldn't be.
They caused so much trouble just to prevent him from attending the medical conference. They should have taken action, so why was there no movement at all?
It seemed that, to get the whole picture, he would have to wait until tomorrow.
Late at night, Chairman's Office, the top floor of the Serpent Group.
The lights were still on.
Larry stood by the window, overlooking the city, taking in the entire view.
The night passed silently.
The next day.
Today was definitely a sensational day for Sunset City.
After three days of competition, the annual medical conference had already selected the top one hundred traditional Chinese medicine doctors in Sunset City.
Today, these one hundred doctors would gather for a competition to vie for the title of "Divine Doctor."
Medical Street, Grand Hall.
The annual medical conference was always held here.
This was a venue that could accommodate ten thousand people.
It was only eight in the morning, and the venue was already very crowded.
The large venue was bustling with activity.
Larry arrived at the venue early. This time, he kept a low profile and asked William to buy seats that were neither too close to the front nor too far back.
He sat in his chair, quietly waiting, wanting to see what Silvermoon Apothecary's Lachlan and Cormac from Athendonis were up to.
At this moment, the host of the medical conference took the stage.
She was a celebrity named Melanie Winslow.
Melanie, dressed in a red gown, with a slender figure, walked onto the stage with a microphone, her pleasant laughter echoing throughout the venue.
"I'm so excited. The medical conference hasn't even started, and I'm already thrilled. I never dreamed that I would have the honor of seeing the famous doctors of Summer Nation gather together to compete for the highest honor in the medical field."
"Indeed."
Another man in a suit walked out from backstage.
He was also a famous host named Cosimo Campbell.
Cosimo walked over, stood in front of Melanie, and looked at the audience, "It's truly an honor to witness the competition among the famous doctors of Summer Nation. Who will ultimately win the title of 'Divine Doctor'?"
At this moment, a staff member walked over with a list and handed it to the two hosts.
Melanie opened it first and said with a smile, "After three days of competition, the top one hundred doctors have been selected. Let's get to know them."
Cosimo glanced at the names on the list, paused for a moment, and then announced loudly, "Chloe from Global Nexus Group Clinic."
Laughter erupted from the audience.
Even many media reporters couldn't help but laugh.
Spotlights illuminated a prominent position on the stage.
Sitting there was a well-dressed woman.
She was Chloe.
Initially, she didn't want to come and embarrass herself.
But after thinking it over, she decided to come.
Because this ranking was bought by Larry, and if she didn't come, she would be letting Larry down.
She knew she would be ridiculed.
But she still came.
Larry was now detained and about to be sentenced. Even if it was embarrassing, she had to come as a small way to repay Larry.
With the spotlight on her and countless cameras aimed at her, Chloe closed her eyes slightly and took a deep breath, "Larry, after today, I owe you nothing."
Melanie smiled and said, "Let's welcome Chloe to the stage to share her thoughts on winning first place in the preliminary round."
Under the gaze of many cameras, photographers, and all the audience, Chloe stood up and walked towards the stage.
A staff member handed her a microphone.
Melanie joked with a smile, "I've long heard of Chloe's beauty, hailed by the media as a rare beauty. Standing next to her, I really feel the pressure."
Chloe looked embarrassed.
Cosimo asked, "Chloe, how do you feel about winning first place in the preliminary round?"
Chloe looked at the audience.
The front-row audience members were either wealthy or influential, all big shots, but she saw the disdain and contempt in their eyes.
She knew this was a great humiliation for her.
Holding the microphone, she hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I don't know anything about medicine. As the rumors say, I won first place because Larry paid for me to cheat, making me at the top of the popularity list."
She bowed deeply.
"Sorry for the trouble."
After bowing, she turned and walked off the stage.
In the back of the venue, Larry touched his nose and muttered softly, "It seems Chloe holds a lot of resentment towards me. Although I don't know what will happen at this medical conference, I need to find a way to help Chloe."
As Larry spoke, he waved to Sarah beside him.
Sarah said, "Larry, what do you need?"
Larry leaned in and whispered something in her ear.
"Got it."
Sarah nodded, stood up, and left her seat.
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