Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 212

Chapter 212:

Layla, burning with fury, felt her face flush deep red. “Great-uncle! This woman slapped me, and now you’re rewarding her with shares?”

Before she could finish her sentence, Morris struck a sharp slap across her cheek.

“How dare you act so shamelessly!” Morris’ eyes burned with fury. “You still don’t see the gravity of your actions. Khloe’s painting is the real deal, and you had the audacity to call it a fake and insult her! She’s Henrik’s fiancée. You’re disrespectful, and I’m actually being too lenient by just slapping you for it!”

Morris showed no mercy. The slap was hard, sending Layla stumbling backward. She held her cheek, tears streaming down her face in shock and humiliation. “Why should I respect her? You’ve watched me grow up. Aren’t I more important to you than someone like her? What if I said a few harsh words? Great-uncle, you hit me for her? This is unacceptable!”

room like a blade, his eagle-sharp eyes locking on her. “From now on, return to the Carrillo family. Don’t

silent, stunned by the sheer force of Morris’ anger. His voice carried

threw Khloe a

crush Khloe, but she hadn’t expected Khloe’s painting to

was she always so

matter how enraged and jealous Sloane felt, she made sure to keep her emotions hidden from both Henrik and Khloe. As soon as Layla left the estate and climbed into her car, she dialed a number. When the call connected, she began venting, “Sheri! I made a complete fool of myself trying to

calm down. Take your time and explain everything. You know me—I have my

the place for

listened patiently before replying in a soothing tone, “Thank you, Layla. As a token of my gratitude, I’ll give you my exclusive vineyard in Bordeaux. I’ll be back soon, and when I return, I’ll personally deal with anyone who’s wronged you. Trust me, okay?” At

coat and silver-rimmed glasses, she looked like something straight out of

at her phone, a fleeting shadow crossing her calm features. “Khloe… To win over Morris so easily, you’re definitely no ordinary person. Looks like

to begin the meal. The table was overflowing with a variety of dishes, most of