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.”

shot her a brief look, the storm in his

to defuse the tension. “Everything’s fine now. We’re all on the same side, right? How about I take everyone out for a meal? It’ll help settle our nerves.” Encouraged by her invitation, the crowd wasted no time and

rooted to the spot, his

wrong?

No need for that!” Elwood blurted out,

cursed himself for not giving Khloe the lead role right

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been more than sufficient to secure the lead

a ploy to push her limits and a silent

wished the ground would

I admit I gave you a hard time before. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive

worlds apart from the cocky director they had all

reduce Elwood to such

terror on Elwood’s face, she gave him a reassuring nod. “It’s fine. I understand your dedication to the craft. I hold

hand a light squeeze. “And Henrik? He won’t hold it

with relief, as though he were