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.”

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

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.” Encouraged by her

the spot, his body trembling too much to take

wrong? Do you still

that!” Elwood blurted out, shaking his head

weighed heavily on him. He cursed himself for not giving Khloe

next chapter awaits

than sufficient to secure the lead role

second round was a ploy to push her

Elwood wished the ground

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

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

Henrik had done to reduce Elwood to such

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

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

though he