Chapter 404


Chapter 404:

The insult stung.

Barth’s face darkened instantly, but before he could respond, Khloe moved first.

She stepped down from the podium, and before Polly could utter another word, she raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap across Polly’s face.

The sound cracked through the room like thunder, silencing everyone in an instant.

Polly’s head snapped to the side, a bright red handprint blooming across her cheek. A trickle of blood dripped from the corner of her mouth, and strands of her hair fell messily around her stunned expression. She clutched her cheek, eyes wide with a mix of shock, anger, and disbelief. “Are you out of your mind? How dare you slap me!”

Khloe’s hand stung slightly from the impact, but her gaze remained cold and unwavering, like a queen surveying her domain.

needed a wake-up

cold, unwavering voice cut through the

mouth of yours needs a lesson. And haven’t you forgotten

in shock as her icy gaze swept over them with

spreading lies about my

to a creeping, paralyzing fear. Her lips trembled as she tried to retort, but her voice lacked conviction. “You’re

through

wielded. Now, the realization hit them—if this confrontation escalated, Polly wouldn’t be the only one facing consequences. Anyone who had sided with

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who had stood by Polly just moments ago now bowed their heads in

was just for show. You should consider yourself fortunate that I feel like humoring you today. You

prices with absolute precision, her voice steady and

seconds, as the numbers updated on the screen, she flawlessly announced five consecutive price changes—each one matching the live

fell into stunned

her now stared in awe, their expressions a mix of disbelief and reluctant admiration. Every accusation against her now felt petty, insignificant in the

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