Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 79

Chapter 79:

Sloane froze, her body trembling, eyes full of fear. She couldn’t answer. Not truthfully, anyway.

“If Sloane can’t explain, Eric, don’t you think it’s time you apologized to Khloe for disrupting the set and damaging her reputation based on unfounded gossip?” Rhett’s voice sharpened, his words dripping with mockery. “What’s wrong? Does the heir to the Watson family not have the courage to apologize?”

The crowd around them began to murmur.

“Khloe, I’m sorry. I misunderstood you,” Eric muttered, his voice low, but loud enough for all to hear. Khloe remained impassive, her expression cold.

Embarrassed and defeated, Eric shook off Sloane’s hand from his arm and walked away without a second glance.

Sloane called after him in a panic, but he didn’t stop. Just as she was about to chase after him, Karl stepped in her path.

eyes widened in fear as she turned to face him, only to find herself locked in Khloe’s cold, unforgiving stare. “Sloane, where do you think you’re

wide with fear, her voice shaking. “Khloe, I swear, I didn’t

a frosty laugh. “Didn’t know? You plotted to ruin me, spread lies, and tarnish my name. And now you expect me

nearby shot Sloane disapproving

voice softening as her expression turned to one of delicate

streaked with tears and pale, seemed to draw sympathy from many of

. com is

a billion-dollar necklace? It’s not

Eric stirring things up

every word, her expression unchanged. She knew all too well how masterful Sloane was

the banquet. Today you provoked Eric into causing a scene at the launch—another misunderstanding, I’m sure. But tell me, was kissing Eric in the garden back

the crowd’s attention snapped to Sloane, their eyes

stares, Sloane clenched her fists, her

were no ordinary onlookers; they were key players from major media and entertainment firms. Without