LittleNovelChapter 585: White's works were exclusive to the ultra-wealthy, carefully guarded treasures. The fact that Khloe had gifted one to Morris was a revelation in itself-a clue he had overlooked.
Sheri, on the other hand, stood utterly dazed.
While the rest of the Dayton family crowded around Khloe's painting, Sheri remained rooted in place, unable to process what had just unfolded. Khloe had actually won. When she finally snapped out of her stupor and moved to approach, Lindy had declared that Khloe was White, followed by Khloe's own admission.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor the first time, Sheri realized that the entire bet-intended to humiliate Khloe-had been doomed from the start. Khloe had outclassed them all before the competition had even begun.
Khloe's eyes caught the stunned look on Sheri's face. A smirk of sarcasm played across her lips, but she quickly composed herself. "I've won. Now, it's tto fulfill the terms of the bet." Sheri's head snapped up, her astonishment clear as she turned to Khloe.
Naomi, still reeling from the emotional blow of defeat, finally regained sclarity. But when Khloe's words registered, she instantly recoiled. "No way!" The mere thought of parading naked around the house was unbearable. Even though most of the people present were part of the Dayton family and unlikely to spread rumors, the humiliation alone would be catastrophic.
"No! I don't want to!" Naomi blurted, her face twisting in a mix of anger and desperation. Turning quickly, she faced Sheri, her eyes pleading.
Naomi realized Sheri was her only lifeline. She hurriedly stepped forward, positioning herself behind Sheri. "Sheri, I can't go through with this! You have to help me!" The threat in her words was clear.
If Sheri didn't intervene, Naomi wouldn't hesitate to expose that it was Sheri who had pushed her into accepting the bet in the first place. After all, if she were forced to walk naked, her family would never forgive such a disgrace.
Sheri's sharp instincts picked up on the veiled meaning. A flash of cold anger briefly flickered in her eyes, but she quickly masked it with an air of feigned resignation.
More updates in galLetting out a soft sigh, Sheri turned to Khloe, adopting a conciliatory tone. "Khloe, can't you be the bigger person here? Please don't hold this against Naomi. She knows she was wrong. I apologize on her behalf. We went too far." As the architect of the entire scheme, Sheri knew her own standing could crumble if this escalated further. She had to find a way to diffuse the situation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut Khloe's response was icy. She drew out a copy of the bet. “From the start, I made myself clear-I don't forgive or forget. Anyone who offendspays the price. The terms are written right here. If Naomi won't follow through, then you can walk naked in her place." Sheri's face paled instantly. The very idea was unthinkable. If she agreed to take Naomi's place, she might earn Naomi's gratitude, but her own dignity and reputation would be destroyed beyond repair.
"Sometimes it's wiser to take a step back." A surge of anger flared within Sheri, and she fought the urge to call Khloe out for her stubbornness and refusal to take a chance at peace.
Khloe let out a low chuckle. "For me, taking a step back only invites more trouble. Why should I inconvenience myself? Besides, when you were pressuringearlier, did you ever think about taking a step back?" Sheri opened her mouth, but no words came. She couldn't argue. Khloe's retort had backed her into a corner, leaving her with no defense.
"Either you or Naomi walk naked. Make your choice. And start now" om Khloe's eyes shifted to Naomi, who remained cowering behind Sheri. A slow, sardonic smile curled her red lips.
From the beginning, Khloe had warned Naomi of the conseque sequences.
But Naomi, blinded by arrogance, had chosen en to defy her. Now, the punishment was inevitable.
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