Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 9

Chapter 9:

Most women, faced with such an offer from him, would have jumped at the chance without a second thought. Yet Khloe’s measured hesitation intrigued him more than he’d anticipated.

“I only need a fiancée for appearances. My family left behind a patent with technology I require. But it’s locked behind a stipulation: marriage. I need someone to help me fake it, to get what’s rightfully mine.” Henrik idly wrapped a strand of her hair around his finger. “You need an ally, and I need a wife. We both stand to gain. Think it over.”

Despite his polite phrasing, Khloe couldn’t miss the unyielding authority behind his words.

Even though his tone was calm and almost lethargic, there was an unshakable aura of darkness and coldness surrounding him. It sent a clear signal to her instincts: stay away.

But what choice did she really have?

Her life had already unraveled to its lowest point. Teaming up with Henrik wouldn’t make it any worse.

For her mother.

For revenge.

the last lifeline she had

firmly, her voice steady as she met his

across her face, her eyes

my future husband.

brief moment, Henrik was caught off guard, but then a subtle smile curved his lips

in a hospital under the control of the Evans family, and I’m concerned

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tell me, wouldn’t you rather have me step in and make the

she didn’t want

Henrik, the Evans family

nothing in this world came

his fiancée had already tipped the scales in

price he’d demand in return? He was not the kind of

you handle it yourself?”

Watching a kitten bare its