Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 24

Chapter 24:

His hands moved with practiced ease. He grabbed a sharp knife, and with a graceful flick of his wrist, he sliced through the vegetables effortlessly. Each piece was perfectly uniform, lined up neatly on the cutting board. His eyes were focused, like he was dealing with something really important.

Gone was his usual sharp demeanor—instead, he looked surprisingly charming.

In that instant, Khloe suddenly grasped why some men cherished the sight of a woman preparing a meal. This moment felt unexpectedly touching and genuine.

After prepping the ingredients, Henrik turned on the stove, and the blue flame flickered to life in an instant. Before long, the table was filled with a variety of mouthwatering dishes, each one vibrant and aromatic, though their flavors remained a mystery for now.

As Henrik wrapped up the meal, staff seemed to materialize from thin air, silently placing the dishes on the table before vanishing just as quietly.

“Give it a taste,” he suggested, passing her a towel to dry her hands before offering her a serving of steak, her favorite dish.

As soon as she took a bite, she was blown away by how good it tasted.

eyes grew wide, like a curious cat seeing something unbelievable, making her so cute that Henrik had to resist

some house pet, and she still wasn’t quite used

got sick, her appetite

all, it was no secret that Henrik’s

felt uneasy or rushed

however, skipped the usual pretense and took another bite. “Your mother must have been

is where stories

“What makes

taught you to cook, and now I’m benefiting

was true—his mother had been a wonderful soul, though her time

murmured, “Don’t follow her

leaned in, a playful grin tugging at the corners

make the Evans family disappear?

and alluring, like a

it was obvious

and trustworthiness, yet