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, please

She didn’t want to give

her

their expressions a mix of shock and reluctant admiration. None of them had anticipated that the woman once dismissed as fragile would stand so resolutely against their family’s

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the wilderness, he had come to understand that Khloe was no longer the woman he had once known. She had transformed into someone extraordinary—someone completely out

family, his awe deepened. Her unwavering confidence reminded

displeased, let out a quiet sigh and addressed Khloe in a gentler tone. “Perhaps, as

Naomi’s idea from the start. When I raised the stakes, everyone here stood by silently, waiting for me to

by the directness of Khloe’s

voice. “This is a contest between them. Any interference is entirely inappropriate. The competition will proceed as planned. Anyone