Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 144

Chapter 144:

But Freddy acted as if she didn’t exist, staying firmly on his knees in front of Khloe, his eyes filled with unwavering reverence.

Casey, exasperated, stamped her foot and jabbed a finger at Khloe. “Uncle Freddy, have you completely lost it? She’s nothing but a small-time actress. What’s so great about her that you’re kneeling like this?”

Freddy’s face darkened at her outburst. Without warning, he stood and delivered a sharp slap across Casey’s face. “Enough! What do you even know? She’s our boss! Without her, the project would’ve been a complete failure. How dare you speak to her like that? You’re asking for it.”

Casey froze, her hand flying to her cheek as tears began to gather in her eyes. She turned to Khloe, her gaze filled with shock and utter disbelief. “That’s impossible! How could she be your boss? Uncle Freddy, you must’ve got it wrong.”

“Wrong? There’s no mistake! Without her, there wouldn’t even be the Astro Research Center.”

in shock, her steps faltering

her like a tidal wave—everything Khloe had said was undeniably

was the founder of the Astro

calm, measured tone. “Freddy, your niece tried to frame me and destroy my career. What’s

be reckless enough to

direct threat to their family’s safety. Freddy’s expression

frame our boss and even attempt to blacklist her? From

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terror as she shook her head in

Uncle Freddy! Don’t kick me out. I was wrong, I swear!” Casey pleaded, lunging toward Freddy, but he shoved

floor, clutching tightly to Khloe’s leg as though her life depended on it. “Khloe, I made a

her voice

nail to secure her place at the Astro Research Center. Everyone at Zhecrora University knew that expulsion was a permanent stain, a career

Casey. “Did you ever consider this outcome when you made your choice? When you decided to frame me, did it cross your mind that you’d one day