Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 566:

Henrik’s frown deepened as he pulled his arm free. His voice held a hurried edge. “Aunt, this can wait.” Khloe was his priority right now.

Whitney’s eyes flicked towards Khloe. Her hand fell to her side, and a soft chuckle escaped her lips. “You’re worried she’ll be bullied? With her skills, no one here stands a chance against her. I know you care about Khloe, but sometimes, shielding her too much might stifle her. She might feel like your constant presence is holding her back.”

Whitney stopped herself, then added in a low voice, “By the way, this is about your mother’s death.” Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked away.

Henrik’s face hardened at her words. Any thought of ignoring her vanished. He had no choice now but to follow.

As he left, the young women turned their attention back to Khloe, their sneers growing sharper.

“Consider yourself lucky to even be invited to the birthday celebration. Don’t take it for granted,” one girl said, crossing her arms as her gaze bore into Khloe.

Khloe recognized her—Margot Dayton, a rising star in the medical field.

even stepped into the Dayton family, let alone joined the birthday celebration,” chimed in

main branch of the Dayton family, known for her fame as a violinist. In

a guest,” Sheri interjected. Turning to Khloe with an apologetic smile, she continued, “Please don’t take them seriously, Khloe. They mean no harm. Feel free to do as you wish.

slight nod to Khloe, Sheri

alone in the dining room, Khloe stood

where

this kind of petty

or insult her; they attacked her mind, body, and spirit relentlessly, isolating her

chance to gauge the limits and subtly push back. Without

of young women encircled it, with Sheri

out as soon as he noticed

to Khloe. The once lively garden fell into an abrupt and uneasy

so at ease that it felt as though she

someone’s certainly brave enough to show

weren’t so brazen? Shamelessness must be her