Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 540:

Her eyes gleamed coldly as she unsheathed her dagger, poised to act. Before she could make her move, the unmistakable hum of helicopter rotors echoed through the air, sending leaves scattering in the gust. A rope ladder dropped, slicing through the chaos.

Henrik descended with effortless grace, clinging to the ladder with one hand, his every move exuding control.

In the sunlight, his black combat uniform accentuated his athletic frame, from broad shoulders to a trim waist. His hair flowed with the wind, and his sharp features radiated an aura of stern nobility.

In that moment, hope surged through the hearts of the desperate group. “Khloe!”

Amid the snarling wolf pack, a vicious wolf sprang towards Khloe with blinding speed.

At the sound of the shout from above, Khloe, mid-charge, dropped low and pivoted, barely dodging the bullet Henrik fired from overhead. The bullet struck the vicious wolf squarely in the head.

Khloe and Henrik moved in flawless sync.

eyes shimmering like cold stars. His presence radiated an icy intensity, embodying a guardian angel, yet to everyone, he

without flinching.

a moment, the determination burning in her eyes enough to silence any

nod, Henrik relented. He trusted her capabilities, knowing she wasn’t someone

She hadn’t trained for years just to hide while others fought.

now

and Skyla, however, didn’t share Khloe’s resolve. The instant Henrik mentioned the helicopter, they scrambled up the rope ladder with

still standing his ground, she grabbed his arm in a panic. “Eric, come on! Are

his chest tightening with a familiar sense of inadequacy. Whenever Henrik was around,

as strong as Henrik, but he could offer Khloe something else—gentleness, care, and unwavering support. He couldn’t stand the thought of letting her stay and face

broke slightly as he reached

eyes were as cold as her tone. “I told you I’m staying. Don’t make me repeat myself. Mind your own

you lost your mind? It’s

her dagger, its blade gleaming ominously