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.”

a brief look, the storm in his eyes easing slightly,

an audible 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 everyone out for a meal? It’ll help settle our nerves.”

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gave him a cold look. “What’s wrong? Do you

No need for that!” Elwood blurted out, shaking

weighed heavily on him. He cursed himself for not giving Khloe the lead role right from

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been more than sufficient to

to push her limits and

Elwood wished the ground would

he said, “Miss Evans, I truly apologize. I admit I gave you a hard time

worlds apart from the cocky director they had

Henrik had done to reduce Elwood to such a state,

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

Henrik? He won’t hold it

though he were on the verge of