Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 520

Chapter 520:

Khloe walked back to camp, carrying a collection of branches and plants. She double-checked that nothing flammable was near the fire pit, verified the wind’s direction, and used a fire starter with a magnesium rod to produce smoke.

The smoke worked well to repel mosquitoes while being mild enough not to bother the rest of the group.

As darkness settled over the camp, everyone began to settle in for the night. Khloe climbed into her hammock, adjusted the makeshift banana-leaf curtain for privacy, and opened the small box Henrik had given her.

The dim light revealed a ring inside, and Khloe’s heart skipped a beat.

Its presence was unexpected, given the weight such a gesture carried. Startled, she snapped the lid shut almost immediately. Rings held a deep, symbolic meaning, and Henrik wasn’t the type to give one lightly. What could this ring signify? Surely, it wasn’t just a simple gift.

Curiosity got the better of her, and she carefully lifted the ring out.

purple jade, the ring was subtle

appeared on her face as she studied the

invisible ridges on either side. Pressing one gently, she watched as a hidden needle sprang out, catching the light with an icy gleam. In that moment, Khloe detected the faint, sharp smell of anesthetic lingering in

someone, the drug inside could render

hit her then—Henrik must’ve been worried about the dangers she’d face out there. The ring wasn’t just for show; it had a hidden defense built into it. In a close fight, a single jab from that needle would be enough to take down anyone who posed a

lips curved into a satisfied smile, her eyes sparkling with appreciation. She genuinely admired

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following morning, the participants of the survival challenge gathered in the open clearing near

are straightforward. First, aside from the gear and tools provided by the crew, you’re not allowed to bring anything else. Second, your communication devices will only be functional for contacting the crew if you want

carried a

was directed at her—after all, she was the only one who had brought extra supplies to the survival show. Someone clearly couldn’t wait to

glance at Giuliana and her group. As expected, Giuliana locked eyes with her, her gaze dripping with arrogance, as if to say, “Yes, it was me.

found the entire thing petty and childish, so she refocused her attention

confirmed that everyone understood the rules, he added, “The survival challenge will split you into two teams, A and C, by drawing lots. I’ll choose the team leaders, and from that point on, everyone must

tube containing the lots, explaining that there were two colors: red for Team A and black