Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

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.

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cut through the stunned

needs a lesson. And haven’t you forgotten

and the others gaped at Khloe in shock as her icy gaze swept over them with calm

connections, taking you down would be effortless. You keep accusing me of cheating, spreading lies about my relationship with Barth—do you want my fiancé to

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

through

hit them—if this confrontation escalated, Polly wouldn’t be

now

in silence, their courage evaporating as

Khloe’s piercing eyes locked onto Polly, her smirk laced with ridicule. “Looks like all that self-righteousness was just for show. You should consider yourself fortunate that I feel like humoring you today.

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numbers updated on the screen, she flawlessly announced

fell into stunned

disbelief and reluctant admiration. Every accusation against her now felt petty,