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.”

audacity. Khloe was now Henrik’s fiancée. Eric

breathtaking face curling into a cold smile. “You’re

and laughed. Khloe truly lived up to being Henrik’s fiancée.

bulged 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 this? Are you helping her or the Evans family? Sure, Khloe shares blood with them, but she’s been cut off from them for ages. She’s not someone

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

actually Henrik’s company, which had recently been transferred to her. She was already the owner of Evergreen Capital, rendering Eric’s taunts meaningless. Yet Eric’s desperate attempts to create division only exposed his underlying fear to

“Eric, what are you so

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his brow furrowing as he fell silent for

her lips. Her lips parted gently as her breath brushed against his ear. But when she spoke, her words hit Eric like a

anger. He couldn’t meet Khloe’s eyes, feeling as though they were seeing straight through him. His lips quivered as he tried to find the right words to push

to keep his cool, but