Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 297

Chapter 297:

But now Khloe was the one calling the shots as the owner of the mall. Now, if Victory shut down, Layla’s fury would land squarely on her.

A strained smile tugged at Sloane’s lips as she moved forward to smooth things over. “Khloe, don’t take this too far. Layla acted on impulse and said things she shouldn’t have. Just pardon Victory this time. If the store is shut down, it’ll leave a hole that won’t be easy to fill. The losses could be huge for everyone.”

Khloe turned to face Sloane. Then, a small, sharp smile appeared. “Fine. Victory doesn’t have to be shut down. But there’s one condition.”

Layla’s shoulders tensed as she gritted her teeth. “Fine. Whatever it takes. Just don’t shut the store down.”

Khloe pointed a finger at Sloane. Her voice was light, but her words cut through the air. “What you wanted to do to me just now… do it on her. Then, I’ll give you a chance.”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Layla raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap to Sloane’s face. The sound rang out clearly, leaving a vivid red handprint on Sloane’s cheek. Her eyes widened in shock.

out of your mind?

the side. Her cheek puffed up, and a thin line of blood appeared at the corner of her lips. Sloane bit down hard on her lip, the tang of blood spreading, but the shame burning within her was far worse. Her body quivered faintly as she fought to keep her feelings in check, avoiding looking at Khloe despite

What an outrage!

the tables had turned, and now she was the

her humiliation stung even more. Sloane wished she could vanish

into the slap. For her, saving her family’s store was worth more than anything Sloane had

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Breathing heavily, she turned to Khloe and asked, “Have you had enough? Your

faint smile. “Is that all you’ve got? Didn’t you eat before coming

would remain unimpressed. On the surface, she appeared gentle, but her

though her

captivating. But her eyes, fixed on Sloane, carried a chill devoid of

unaware that you planned today’s little scene. Do you think you’re the

I respect your friendship with Sloane. It seems the store doesn’t matter to you anymore. Manager,