Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 30

Chapter 30:

“You’ve earned everything through your ‘hard work’? Your version of hard work is just scheming your way up the social ladder, right? Don’t think we don’t know about your tricks. And you have the nerve to mock Khloe? After everything you’ve done to her, you still flaunt yourself? Pathetic! If I had a sister like you, I would’ve stopped her from growing up just to keep her from causing harm.”

Tess’ words left everyone speechless, and there was no way for Sloane to save her dignity.

Sloane’s face drained of color with rage as her victim act crumbled, and she shot a venomous glare at Khloe. What kind of hold had this wretched woman gained over Tess?

Eric, irritated by Tess’ attack on Sloane, frowned and spoke. “Miss Byrd, don’t overstep. Sloane is my fiancée, and it’s not for you to criticize her, especially given…” He shot a pointed glance at Khloe. “Khloe, didn’t you say you were done with me? Then why are you slandering Sloane behind my back and making trouble for her? Can’t you just move on? I’ve told you before, stop trying to tear me and Sloane apart. You have no shot.”

laughed in disbelief at his audacity. Khloe was now Henrik’s fiancée. Eric could never

curling into a cold

truly lived up to

with fury, but he kept his composure, courtesy of his family’s strict upbringing. He took a deep breath, fighting to keep his temper in check. Eric’s mood darkened, his eyes narrowing as he spoke. “Miss Byrd, if I’m not mistaken, you have backing from Evergreen Capital, correct? I hear they’re in direct competition with the Evans family in the arms industry. Now, you’re going all out for Khloe, defending her like

Tess not to use Khloe, but in reality, he was implying that Khloe held no value for the Evans family, subtly planting doubt between Tess and

was icy. Eric, the heir to the Watson family, was certainly more calculating than Sloane. What Eric didn’t know was that Evergreen Capital was actually Henrik’s company, which had

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brow furrowing as he

with a hint of mischief, and a subtle smile curled at the corners of her lips. Her lips parted gently as her breath brushed against his ear. But when she spoke, her words hit Eric like

He couldn’t meet Khloe’s eyes, feeling as though they were seeing straight through him.

stop fooling yourself. You’re disgusting!” Eric attempted to keep his cool, but his voice