Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 313

Chapter 313:

Yet, how could this be?

Despite her being engaged to Henrik and having his robust support behind her, Khloe was, after all, simply a young and attractive woman. On the other hand, Izabella was recognized for her shrewdness and influence. She was far from a pushover; in fact, she was a savvy and powerful force, known to cause trouble for many who dared challenge her.

All eyes turned to Khloe, each face a canvas of suspicion and wonder. The crowd was at a loss, unable to decipher what about this seemingly ordinary young woman had Izabella so on edge.

Murmurs filled the room, suggesting that perhaps Khloe was not as unassuming as she appeared. To have become engaged to Henrik, she likely had hidden depths or remarkable qualities. Some even guessed she might come from a significantly influential family, a detail she kept under wraps, which Izabella, the formidable force behind the Douglas family, might have surmised. Those whispering were inching closer to understanding the source of Izabella’s unease.

Still, the true extent of Izabella’s fears remained a mystery to them.

Khloe, perceiving the respect Izabella accorded her, felt a spark of curiosity herself.

was known for her pride and strength,

something about her that Izabella found

briefly considered this but quickly refocused on the matter at hand

Izabella’s eyes reminded Khloe of her mother,

life, which is not something I should easily forgive. However, your mother has

for

blood drained from Baylee’s face, leaving it ghostly pale. Her eyes widened with a mixture of humiliation and fury. She never expected Khloe to make such an outrageous

her daughter, “Did you

say that?” Baylee stared at her mother in disbelief. She was so aggrieved

eyes made it clear she had no other choice. Finally, she slowly raised her hand and slapped herself

crisp slap echoed in the air. Everyone looked at her, stunned

in her eyes. But she swallowed her pride and

Baylee’s words came out

she

“I’m a bitch.”