Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 49

Chapter 49:

Elwood’s words hung in the air, chilling the room and leaving everyone in stunned silence, all eyes now fixed on the confrontation between Khloe and Elwood.

Unfazed, Khloe’s lips curled into a subtle smile. Her voice, light as a summer breeze, cut through the tension. “Mr. Wilson, how can you be so certain before the audition has even begun?”

Elwood, with his rugged appearance—scruffy beard, untamed hair, and black-rimmed glasses hiding his eyes—gave a dismissive snort, his gaze dripping with contempt. His voice was harsh as he delivered his verdict. “You might be attractive, but you’re just a newcomer. You fit the role’s look, sure, but you can’t grasp the resilience and depth the lead demands. Don’t waste my time with this charade. I hope you understand.”

Elwood’s words cut deep, but there was truth in them. If it had been anyone else, a fresh face with connections, stepping into the lead role would have been met with jeers—labeled nothing more than a pretty puppet with no substance.

However, Peaks of Eternity was Khloe’s creation, and she knew Roselyn better than anyone. Three years in prison had torn her down, but in the wreckage, Khloe had been remade. She had fallen from grace to the lowest point, yet emerged stronger, her spirit tempered by suffering. What she couldn’t have portrayed three years ago, she could now—Roselyn was no longer just a character; she was part of Khloe’s very soul.

the rising anger, meeting his gaze with a cold, controlled intensity. “Looks aren’t everything. Mr. Wilson, let me show you what I

quiet depth, catching Elwood off guard. His stern facade wavered but only for a beat. He quickly masked it, his tone hardening. “Fine. But don’t expect any favors, even if you

the audition room, leaving a thick tension behind him.

her. No wonder

shame, really. She’s out of her depth. Elwood Wilson is not going to risk his reputation on someone who got in through connections. Look around, she’s the only fresh face here. What makes her think she

clearly fed her delusions of grandeur. If I were her, I’d walk out right after being

from jealousy to contempt. “I thought she was someone

The only one you need to worry

buzzed with dismissive chatter, everyone already writing Khloe off

however, remained unfazed. She let the words wash over her, her focus

different. Instead of one-by-one, it was groups of six for

herself placed with Judith and Ensley—the two fiercest competitors. Both were popular, well-backed, and undeniably

Judith and Ensley ignored