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.

last

her voice steady as she met his

radiant smile spread across her

hand, she said, “Hello, my future husband. Allow me to introduce

a subtle smile curved his lips as he took her hand. “Hello, my future wife. You may ask one

control of the Evans family, and I’m concerned

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

didn’t want that would’ve been a

just one word from Henrik, the Evans family would crumble without

also understood that nothing in this world came without a

a deal with Henrik and becoming his fiancée had already tipped

family, who knew what kind of price he’d demand in return? He was not the kind

sweeter when you

her icy response. Watching a kitten bare its tiny claws in