Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 578:

A wave of tension quickly replaced the brief calm. No one had expected Khloe to openly defy Whitney, insisting on seeing the competition through to the end.

Whitney’s brow furrowed, her sharp gaze fixed on Khloe before flicking briefly to Henrik. The faintest trace of disapproval lingered on her expression. Her silence was a clear judgment of Khloe’s unwavering stance.

Sheri, caught off guard, blinked in disbelief. Even with Whitney and Henrik present, Khloe remained firm.

Sheri stepped forward, attempting to regain some composure. “I’ll admit this competition was ill-conceived from the start. We shouldn’t have treated it so carelessly. But don’t you think it’s time to let this go?”

Khloe scowled, her voice biting. “I’ve already made myself clear. There’s only one way this ends. If you’re not willing to continue, then Naomi can go ahead and walk naked around the house.”

Khloe didn’t even flinch in the face of Whitney, let alone Sheri. Sheri’s attempt at composure faltered, her face darkening with both anger and humiliation.

turned to Whitney, her voice trembling. “Auntie,

consuming. She didn’t want to give in, but the thought of losing—and

idea alone made her wish to

their expressions a mix of shock and reluctant admiration. None of them had anticipated that the woman once dismissed as fragile would

boldness was something none of them

novels available at

Khloe was no longer the woman he had once

the Dayton family, his awe deepened. Her unwavering

in a gentler tone. “Perhaps,

replied firmly. “This bet was Naomi’s idea from the start. When I raised the stakes, everyone here stood by silently, waiting for me to fail.

stiffened, stunned by the directness of

voice. “This is a contest between them. Any interference is