Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss - Chapter 296

Chapter 296:

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“It’s unbelievable what some people will do just for money these days.”

A young man spotted Khloe and, eager to document the drama, pulled out his phone. “Isn’t that Khloe, the actress? She’s not paying for the dress and even slapped someone. This is big news!”

As the crowd continued to criticize with scorn, Gloria grew uneasy and turned to Khloe, offering a hasty apology. “Miss Evans, I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have slapped her. I caused you trouble.”

Khloe simply shook her head, her gaze hard and unfeeling as it locked onto Layla and Sloane. “No, you handled it well. Now, it’s over for them.”

As Khloe spoke, the crowd parted to make way. The mall manager and security appeared, following the sales assistant who had gone to summon them.

The manager stepped forward, addressing the crowd. “Who is Khloe Evans?”

Layla’s eyes gleamed with anticipation, and she quickly pointed at Khloe. “That’s her. She came here to stir up trouble. Get her out!”

She stood waiting with a smug grin, eager to watch Khloe be humiliated, but the manager’s next move left her staring in disbelief.

Rather than tossing Khloe out, the manager rushed toward her and lowered himself into a deep bow, his face a mix of fear and respect. “I’m so sorry for all the trouble, boss.”

His words rang out through the room like a sudden clap of thunder, catching the attention of everyone nearby.

Everyone turned to look at Khloe, their eyes wide and mouths slightly open. No one expected things to develop like this. Just a few minutes ago, they had been quick to judge her. But now, embarrassment began to show on their faces.

This was the most exclusive mall in all of Zhecrora. To own a place here, one had to be someone whose influence reached far beyond the fancy storefronts. Clearly, Khloe was that person. The idea that she’d need to demand a dress for free seemed ridiculous.

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The crowd’s opinions did a complete 180.

“I knew she wasn’t the type. You can tell just by the way she carries herself.”

“This is unbelievable. Accusing her like that? They’ve lost me as a customer.”

Meanwhile, the young man who had first pointed out Khloe’s celebrity status stood frozen. But then, he was thrilled. This was a disaster for Victory.

Mistreating a customer like Khloe wasn’t just bad for business—it was a full-blown scandal that could go viral. Khloe had planned for this moment. Coming to this shopping center today wasn’t by chance. This one belonged to Evergreen Capital.

Henrik had handed over Evergreen Capital to her, making everything rightfully hers.

Still, she hadn’t expected Layla and Sloane to act so boldly and cross the line like that.

Khloe’s gaze turned cold as she met their eyes. She addressed the manager. “A store like Victory, treating customers like this, is a disgrace to our mall. Handle this as soon as possible. Shut it down today.”

Her words hit the crowd like a shockwave. Layla’s and Sloane’s faces drained of color. They never saw it coming. Layla’s humiliation burned deeply. The insults she’d thrown at Khloe only minutes before now echoed back at her.

For Victory, being forced to shut down in such a prestigious mall would be a blow that could shake the entire brand to its foundation.

Layla’s lips trembled as she tried to keep her composure, but the panic in her eyes was very easy to see. “Khloe, you can’t just do this. Victory has been part of this mall for years. You can’t just shut it down over something so insignificant.”

Khloe’s face remained cold and unyielding. “Insignificant? Was it insignificant when you spread lies about me? You made your move, and now you’ll face the consequences.”

Sloane, standing nearby, felt her stomach tighten. She had only wanted to embarrass Khloe, hoping Layla would take charge and put her in her place.

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