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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.

was the last lifeline

her voice steady as

her face, her eyes

“Hello, my future husband. Allow me to introduce myself—Khloe

off guard, but then a subtle smile curved his lips as he took her hand.

nodded, completely unbothered. “I want you to guarantee my mother’s safety. She’s in a hospital under the control of the Evans family, and I’m concerned about what might happen. At the same time, I need you to ensure they have no idea

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“But tell me, wouldn’t you rather have me step in and make the Evans family disappear

she didn’t want that

knew that with just one word from Henrik, the Evans family would

also understood that nothing

with Henrik and becoming his fiancée had

return? He was not the kind of man she owed favors to

sweeter when you handle

response. Watching a kitten