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.

of his touch felt personal, almost intimate. Khloe felt her cheeks heat up but quickly composed

filled the air, and he tightened his

don’t want to see you letting anyone else control your feelings. The only

made Khloe chuckle, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Henrik,

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

breath, warm and laced with the fresh scent

too controlling? Having second thoughts?” Henrik murmured, his voice soft but

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her instincts picked up

let her guard

of her was the king of the underworld? Every movement he made radiated a chilling

delay. “Not at all. I told you,

dangerous look beneath. He ruffled her hair casually. Khloe let out a

a brief smile tugged at the corners of his

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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