Chapter 53 Chapter 53: Henrik's voice was unwavering and authoritative, leaving no room for opposition.
The room fell into stunned silence for a brief moment. Just as an actress was about to step inside, she paused at the door, uncertain of her next move.
It wasn't long before someone let out a mocking laugh, and the crowd turned their disdainful eyes on Henrik and Khloe.
"Who does he think he is, sassistant trying to stop us? Acting like he's important or something." "Who is this guy? Trying to impress that newbie. What a total nobody!" Elwood's face twisted with annoyance as he scowled at Khloe.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Khloe Evans, get your team under control. We'll help investigate the stunt coordinator who tried to harm you, but keeping us all here is asking too much." Elwood moved toward Henrik, trying to wave him off.
"Step aside!" But Henrik remained unyielding, standing as solid as a mountain.
With slow, deliberate motion, he removed his mask, revealing a stern yet strikingly handsface to the onlookers.
Elwood's eyes went wide in disbelief, his legs nearly giving way as he recognized Henrik.
His lips quivered. "Henrik, why are you here?" Realizing his blunder, Elwood quickly turned to Khloe and Henrik, his voice filled with frantic apologies.
"I'm sorry, Miss Evans. I didn't know you were with Henrik. Whatever you decide, I'll comply without question.” The mocking sneers of the crowd vanished in an instant.
Find the latest releases gVinovsElwood had once been bold enough to confront powerful figures, even at royal banquets abroad. Yet here he was, bowing gracefully to Khloe's assistant.
"What's happening? Is Khloe's assistant really someone that important?" someone whispered in disbelief. Henrik's cold gaze swept across the crowd, his imposing presence thickening the air with tension.
No one could ignore his powerful aura now; fear and panic rippled through the crowd.
Speople began to back away instinctively, others swallowed nervously, and a few turned pale, their eyes filled with regret and fear.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn that moment, Judith's agent, whose face was drained of color, finally gathered the strength to speak up. "Whoever you are, you're not the police. You have no right to keep us here. If anything's needed, let the police contact us." Her voice faltered and grew softer, crumbling under Henrik's overwhelming presence.
Henrik's patience snapped, and his gaze turned colder. He moved towards Judith, his hand seizing her throat and lifting her off the floor.
Judith's face flushed deep red, her wide eyes filled with panic as she fought helplessly to break Henrik's vice-like hold on her throat.
The shocking sight left the onlookers frozen in disbelief.
"Was it you?" Henrik's voice was ice, sharp, and merciless. Judith choked out a few words, gasping for air. "Stop... please."
Henrik's grip tightened, and Judith felt her breath slipping away, tears streaming down her face.uncontrollably. "It was me. So what? Behindstands Mr. Moran from Joy Entertainment. You can't..." "Joy Entertainment?" The crowd gasped in shock.
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