Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 55

Chapter 55:

“You’re free to leave now,” Henrik said in a tone as calm as ever. “And don’t breathe a word about today’s events to anyone.”

At the news that they could leave, palpable relief washed over the group, and they fled in a hurry, terrified of remaining a moment longer in Henrik’s presence.

The core crew of “Peaks of Eternity” remained behind, their bodies shaking with fear as they turned their fearful gazes to Henrik.

Elwood, soaked in sweat and trembling with panic, shifted his desperate gaze to Khloe, his eyes begging her to step in. Khloe couldn’t help but feel powerless. Did they seriously think she had any sway over Henrik?

Did they think she was here to put out the flames of Henrik’s fury?

The tension in the room was suffocating. Forcing down her own fear, Khloe reached out and gently tugged on Henrik’s sleeve.

“Okay, Henrik. The ones who hurt me have paid the price. Maybe it’s time to put the gun down now.”

look, the storm in his eyes easing slightly, before finally holstering

sigh of relief and quickly stepped forward, eager to defuse the tension. “Everything’s fine now. We’re all on the same side, right? How about I take

his body trembling

wrong? Do you still

No need for that!” Elwood

not giving

chapter

audition had been more than sufficient to

push her

Elwood wished the ground would swallow him

apologize. I admit I gave you a hard time before. I hope you can find it in

from the

ask what on earth Henrik had done to reduce Elwood to such a state, as though

face, she gave him a reassuring nod. “It’s fine. I

to Henrik, giving his hand a light squeeze. “And Henrik? He won’t hold it against you either.

relief, as though he were on the verge