Chapter 22


Chapter 22:

Henrik’s strong arms held Khloe firmly as he walked her towards the waiting Rolls-Royce.

His tall and strong presence was like a protective shield, giving her an overwhelming sense of safety. He set her inside the car.

It was then that Khloe realized just how tired she was, her body feeling completely drained and limp.

This was her first real encounter with the Evans family, and the way she felt now made her feel a bit let down by herself.

Khloe felt a flicker of irritation but then noticed Henrik holding her hand, causing her to glance up in surprise. As Henrik got into the car, he took her hand without thinking and began to massage her palm.

As a medical student, Khloe immediately knew he was trying to calm her.

fingers curled around her palm, his thumb moving in a steady rhythm against the base of her thumb. The warmth of his touch felt

Henrik’s low, compelling voice filled the air, and he tightened his hold on her hand without

want to see you letting anyone else control your feelings. The only person you should focus on is

eyes sparkling with amusement. “Henrik, did you forget? We’re only

appeared on Henrik’s finely chiseled face as his eyes locked onto Khloe. He stopped for a moment, then leaned

warm and laced with the fresh

wrong? Do you think I’m being too controlling? Having second thoughts?” Henrik murmured, his voice soft but

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her instincts

probably let her guard slip, becoming

man in front of her was the king of the underworld? Every movement he made radiated a chilling authority, the unmistakable presence of

without delay. “Not at all. I told you, as long as you

casually.

brief smile tugged at the corners of

just a simple deal. Unfortunately, she didn’t know that once she entered his domain, there was no way out. Just then, Khloe’s eyes caught the screen inside the car, showing the chaos unfolding at the Evans

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