Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 78

Chapter 78:

Karl quickly forced a smile, his face flushed with apology, as cold sweat beaded on his forehead. “Miss Evans, my deepest apologies. Traffic held me up, but I rushed here as fast as I could.”

Khloe let out a dismissive snort, saying nothing further, though inwardly, she was pleased.

Her feigned arrogance was rewarded with Karl’s unwavering compliance.

What Khloe didn’t realize, however, was that Karl was genuinely terrified of her.

He knew too well the wrath Henrik could unleash, a wrath he had narrowly survived after crossing the man.

assistance, and the thought of Henrik turning his fury on him again was enough to

Khloe’s expression, carefully gauging whether she was truly angry, before his attention snapped to Eric.

dare you spread those rumors and tarnish Miss Evans’s reputation?

stumbled back, though he tried to maintain his composure. “You’re the one who sent your men to crash

Karl’s lips. “I don’t care who you are. If you ever slander Miss Evans again, I’ll make

than to push Karl. He could argue with

tried to defuse the explosive situation. “Mr. Russell, I think there’s been some misunderstanding. Eric only repeated what he heard from others.” Her words came out smoothly, but the guilt

sharp as knives. “You think I don’t see through your schemes, Sloane? Eric might not be the sharpest, but I know his true nature. If it weren’t for your manipulation, he

that? I was only

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By spreading lies about my supposed ties to shady people? You’re

Khloe and Sloane,

wouldn’t have been pushed to confront Khloe at the set. But now, Karl’s actions made it clear that Khloe wasn’t

and safeguarding her reputation was tied to protecting his own. Eric inhaled sharply, struggling to stay calm. “Khloe, even if Sloane said that, she might have