Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

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.

her thumb. The warmth of his touch felt personal, almost intimate. Khloe felt her cheeks heat up but

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,

face as his eyes locked onto Khloe. He stopped for a moment,

and laced with the fresh scent of

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

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shiver ran down Khloe’s back as her instincts

had probably let her guard slip, becoming too

of her was the king of the underworld?

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 you help me, I’ll give

hair casually. Khloe let out a quiet sigh of

a brief smile tugged at the corners of his

fake engagement as if it 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 family estate. The footage showed the chaos that followed her departure—guests rushing