Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

Karl’s man was quicker, a shot ringing out with practiced precision.

A sharp crack echoed as a bullet struck Lorraine’s wrist, eliciting a pained shriek.

The impact sent her hand jerking upward, her shot going wild and missing Khloe.

Blood streamed from the wound, staining her outfit as her complexion turned ghostly pale.

Lorraine’s eyes widened in shock as she stared at Khloe. “Bitch! You’ve gone too far this time! Guards! Take her and that decrepit fool down!”

At her command, the Evans family’s security moved in, encircling Khloe and Karl’s men. Guns were drawn on both sides, the venue crackling with tension.

The air was electric with hostility, and the guests retreated in a flurry of panicked whispers and fearful glances. At that moment, Joshua rushed over, his face slick with sweat.

waving his hands frantically. “Wait! This is all a huge misunderstanding! Nobody

him, her face lit up. She hurried toward him, clutching her wrist dramatically,

look at what Khloe’s done! She’s brought these thugs to

his hand came down hard across her face. “You deranged fool! Do you even

Karl Russell?

her face a mask

very man the Evans family had bent

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crowd was equally

Russell, the infamous kingpin of the city’s underworld, ruled over an extensive black-market arms empire. His very presence was enough

stature be tied to someone like Khloe, a former convict? And

features untouched by the tension around

feared figure, Khloe didn’t bow or cower. She simply offered a calm,

guard, rushed to chastise her. “Khloe! How dare you speak so casually? Show some respect. This is Mr. Russell you’re

no right to scold Miss Evans!” Karl barked, cutting Joshua

none of his usual menace. Instead, his harsh features softened, and a warm smile spread across his face. “Miss Evans, I’m sorry for my tardiness. I regret that you nearly had to endure such indignities. I