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.

around her palm, his thumb moving in a steady rhythm against the base of her thumb. The warmth of his touch felt personal, almost intimate. Khloe felt her cheeks heat up but quickly composed herself, attempting to

Henrik’s low, compelling voice filled the air, and

gaze met hers. “I don’t want to see you letting anyone else control

made Khloe chuckle, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Henrik, did you forget?

chiseled face as his eyes locked onto Khloe. He stopped for

the fresh scent of mint, touched

too controlling? Having second thoughts?”

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Khloe’s back as her instincts picked up on

had probably let her

the underworld? Every movement

their eyes met, Khloe felt an odd flutter in her chest but kept her composure, answering him without delay. “Not at all. I told you, as long as

look beneath. He ruffled her hair casually. Khloe let out a quiet sigh of relief. Surprisingly, Henrik was not

and a brief smile tugged at the corners of

were 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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