Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 39

Chapter 39:

As if drawn by some invisible force, Eric leaned in, as though to kiss her. Khloe’s face darkened with fury. She gritted her teeth and lifted her hand.

With a sharp crack, she slapped Eric hard across the cheek. She put all her force into the slap, leaving a visible mark on his face.

Stunned by the blow, Eric held his face, his eyes flickering between disbelief and seething rage. “Khloe, how dare you slap me!” he bellowed.

“So what if I did? You and Sloane plotted against me, and now you want to humiliate me. Let me make this clear, Eric. I’m not the naive girl I was three years ago. For all the harm you and Sloane caused me, I’ll make sure you pay for it a thousand times over.”

Khloe’s voice was strong and steady. Every word came through clenched teeth, filled with cold determination. She stood straight and lifted her chin, showing quiet confidence.

Her face had turned cold, and her piercing eyes were as sharp as knives, challenging anyone to hold her stare.

and her resolve to seek revenge was unwavering. The realization sent a wave of panic crashing over him, leaving him at

Eric anymore. She pulled her hand away from his grip and walked off

deeply repulsed, Khloe remained focused on her intention

eyes were still shut, her face looked much healthier than when she had been here the last time. It was clear her mother had been receiving

to the bedside, her gaze falling on her mother, peacefully resting in the bed. She sat down beside her, and the tenderness and heartache in her eyes were impossible to hide. Gently, she took her mother’s hand in hers and whispered, “Mom, I’m here. It’s been

eyes turned red, tears threatening to spill, while her voice carried the faint

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life after gaining freedom, had been too much to bear. Khloe had always been strong, like a phoenix rising from its ashes. But she couldn’t avoid feeling pain or being tired. Now, in

gentle, comforting hand rest

gaze. Laura Cohen, her

Despite the frailty caused by her illness, her smile exuded

“Khloe…”

Laura’s voice was raspy, it was rich with love and

completely, her tears flowing uncontrollably as she collapsed into her mother’s embrace, sobbing

to calm herself. Sniffling, she wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her shirt and attempted a weak