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.”

her a brief look, the storm in his eyes easing slightly, before finally

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

to the spot, his body trembling

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

need for that!” Elwood blurted

for not giving Khloe

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more than

her limits

the

head in genuine remorse, he said, “Miss Evans, I truly apologize. I admit I gave you a hard time before. I hope you can find it in

current humility was worlds apart from the cocky director they had all

what on earth Henrik had done to reduce Elwood to such

Elwood’s face, she gave him a reassuring nod.

giving his hand a light squeeze. “And Henrik? He won’t hold it against you either. It’s just work; he’s

though he were