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.

of stunning purple jade, the ring was subtle and designed for

face as she

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 the

the needle were to pierce someone, the drug inside could render even a tiger unconscious, let alone a

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

eyes sparkling with appreciation. She genuinely admired Henrik’s thoughtfulness in choosing such

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survival challenge gathered

“Alright, today marks the start of your wilderness survival challenge. The rules 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 to withdraw. All other features are disabled, and the crew will be watching you the entire time. Lastly, there are hidden tasks placed by

final words carried a chilling

that the first rule was directed at her—after all, she

and her group. As expected, Giuliana locked eyes with her, her gaze

childish, so she refocused her attention back on

“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 stick with their team

explaining that there