Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 83

Chapter 83:

Meanwhile, the media buzzed with their sensational takes, and Rhett moved forward, his gaze sharpening with a subtle yet undeniable coldness beneath his otherwise composed and warm appearance.

“Ladies and gentlemen, in light of the events that happened today, particularly the false accusations and rumors about Khloe, Evergreen Capital is committed to a full investigation with zero tolerance for wrongdoing. We expect fair reporting from the media. Should anyone continue to spread baseless rumors about her, they will be hearing from our legal team.”

The reporters couldn’t help but shiver as they processed his words. It was crystal clear that Evergreen Capital was standing firmly behind Khloe. Now that Khloe had the full backing of Evergreen Capital’s powerful legal team, no one dared to undermine her. The dramatic scene slowly came to a close.

Once the media cleared out, the film crew got to work. The first scene of the day was a pivotal moment for Khloe’s character, Roselyn, who woke up to find herself drowning in despair after narrowly surviving an assassination attempt and being dragged into scandal. She had to find the strength to rebuild her life from scratch.

If they could get it right without needing retakes, it would set a promising tone for the rest of the shoot. However, Elwood had selected a far more complex and demanding scene, one

had already completed her makeup, and to fully embody her character’s profound despair, the prop bathtub was filled with ice-cold water. Despite the sweltering heat of summer, the

take offense. But Khloe didn’t utter a single word of complaint; instead, she reclined in the tub. Slowly, she sank into despair, embracing the role of the forsaken starlet, willing to

exaggerated gestures. It was a challenge that few could handle with grace. Yet, as Khloe descended into the cold water, she seamlessly became her character, tapping into

had been sent to jail, there had been an incident where she had been slapped and forcibly held underwater. She had teetered on the edge of unconsciousness, with

as though she was reliving every ounce

tales on

her face convulsed subtly, each twitch echoing her profound despair. Her nostrils flared as she struggled for air, but there was none. Tears slipped from the corners of her

whimper escaped her throat, the sound muted and smothered by the weight of the water. Her face, ghostly pale, radiated a sense of finality as though she

All eyes were fixed on Khloe’s heartbreaking portrayal, as though they

regained composure and shouted with excitement, “Zoom in!