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.

cold stars. His presence radiated an icy intensity, embodying a guardian angel, yet to everyone, he was a symbol of salvation. He cast an icy glance at

met Henrik’s gaze without flinching. “They’ll go. I’ll

gaze locked with Khloe’s for a moment, the determination burning in her eyes enough

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

satisfied that Henrik didn’t insist she retreat. She hadn’t trained for years just to hide while others fought. Strength wasn’t something you could rely on others to provide—it had to come from within. And this

now on

The instant Henrik mentioned the helicopter, they scrambled up the rope ladder with trembling legs, their fear evident in

she grabbed his arm in a panic. “Eric, come on! Are you

familiar sense of inadequacy. Whenever Henrik was around, Eric felt invisible. Khloe never

her love. He wasn’t as strong as Henrik, but he could offer Khloe something else—gentleness,

slightly as he reached out,

were as cold as her tone. “I told you I’m staying. Don’t

lost

its blade gleaming ominously in