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!”

a blade, his eagle-sharp eyes locking on her. “From now on, return to the Carrillo family. Don’t dare set foot here again

anger. His voice carried the authority of a lion’s roar,

under Morris’ intimidating gaze, she didn’t dare argue. She threw Khloe a venomous glare, covered her face, and ran away, sobbing uncontrollably. Eric and Sloane stood

cold shiver. She had been sure that Layla’s painting and status would be enough to crush Khloe, but she hadn’t expected Khloe’s painting to be the real deal,

How was she

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,

soft, reassuring voice answered, “Layla, calm down. Take your time and explain everything. You know me—I have my

place for

patiently before replying in a soothing tone, “Thank you, Layla. As a token of my gratitude, I’ll give you my exclusive vineyard in

lowered her phone with a calm smile. Dressed in a white lab coat and silver-rimmed glasses, she looked like something straight out of a sci-fi graphic novel—striking and unforgettable. People walking by

To win over Morris so easily, you’re definitely no ordinary person. Looks like it’s time for me to head home.” Little did Khloe know, an enemy from afar was already

of dishes, most of