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.

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

gaze without flinching. “They’ll

Khloe’s for a moment, the determination burning in

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

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

live now on

Henrik mentioned the helicopter, they scrambled up the rope ladder with trembling legs,

ground, she grabbed

Henrik, his chest tightening with a familiar sense of inadequacy. Whenever Henrik was around, Eric felt invisible. Khloe

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

broke slightly as he reached out,

her tone. “I told you I’m staying. Don’t make

have you lost your

raised her dagger, its blade gleaming ominously in the sunlight.