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.

With a deep breath, Khloe quelled the rising anger, meeting his gaze with a cold,

depth, catching Elwood off guard. His stern facade wavered but only for a beat. He quickly

the audition room, leaving a thick tension behind him. As soon as the door clicked shut, the room burst into gossip, all eyes

investor behind her. No

Wilson is not going to risk his reputation on someone who

fed her delusions of grandeur. If I were her,

from jealousy to contempt. “I thought she

to worry about now is Ensley

chatter, everyone already writing Khloe off as irrelevant, not even sparing her another

however, remained unfazed. She let the words wash

audition. This round was different. Instead of one-by-one, it was

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

Ensley ignored Khloe, their