Chapter 33 Chapter 33: Khloe chuckled lightly. "Investment? I've already put a hundred million into this production." Her revelation hit like a bombshell, and the room went silent as everyone processed her words. The crowd's reactions were diverse, but shock was a common thread, with wide eyes all around. The staff leaned in close to one another, their voices low as they exchanged quiet remarks.
"No way, a hundred million? Who is Khloe, really?" "No surprise she took the lead from Sloane; she's got serious connections." "How has someone this influential stayed under the radar?" Hearing that number, Eric was hit by a storm of conflicting emotions. His expression darkened instantly, a turbulent blend of shock and anger taking hold.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe locked eyes with Khloe, searching for even the slightest trace of humor, but she stayed poised and unshaken.
His hand tightened into a fist without him realizing. He had never expected Khloe to wield such powerful resources.
Fuck! Did she sell herself to that old man, Karl? Why else would he hand her so much cash? The idea of Khloe being tied to another man was maddening. Eric's chest burned with a mix of anger and jealousy he refused to acknowledge.
Sloane stood off to the side, her complexion as pale as a blank sheet. Her lips quivered, and her eyes brimmed with a mix of despair and resistance.
She had never imagined that Khloe, someone she had always dismissed, could pull off something like this. galis your update source A hundred million dollars! No matter how hard she tried, Sloane knew she could never gather a sum like that. How could someone fresh out of prison have access to that kind of money? And why would someone as powerful as Snowpear back her? Sloane suddenly felt like a fool; her past behavior now appeared laughable.
Overwhelmed by the shock, she let out an uncontrollable scream. "Impossible! I refuse to believe it! Khloe, you're lying!" Khloe cast a frosty glance her way, a faint, mocking smile playing on her lips. "Lying? To you? What for? You can check the contract yourself." Sloane opened her mouth to protest, but Eric quickly intervened and pulled her away. He realized that continuing the argument was futile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"We're done here. No point in dragging this out." With a scathing glare at Khloe, he led Sloane off the set. There was no mistaking the air of defeat that hung over them as they walked away.
The crew silently observed them leaving, their heads shaking in quiet disapproval.
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someone who won't back down." "No kidding. Khloe isn't messing around; she put Sloane in her place fast."
Snapping out of her stupor, the director cleared her throat and called for attention. "Alright, settle down! Khloe's investment is official, and she's our lead from here on out. We're shooting the promo photos today."
Khloe made her way to the makeup room, Tess trailing close behindm Even the makeup team had been upgraded, with Tess bringing in her personal crew for the occasion. Once Khloe settled into the chair, Tess leaned in. "Khloe, did those two idiots' comments bother you at all?" mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1