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

eager to defuse the tension. “Everything’s fine now. We’re all on the same side, right? How about I take everyone out for

his body trembling

him a cold look. “What’s wrong? Do you still want to finish

No need for that!” Elwood

not giving Khloe the lead role right from

chapter awaits

audition had been more than sufficient

round was a ploy to push her limits and a silent

his actions, Elwood wished the ground would swallow

a hard time before. I hope you can find

worlds apart from the cocky director they

to reduce Elwood to such a state, as though he’d seen the devil

Elwood’s face, she gave him a reassuring

squeeze. “And Henrik?

with relief, as though he were on the verge