Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 25

Chapter 25:

After a brief pause, she reached into her handbag and pulled out something for Henrik.

It was a sleek box in a deep blue-black shade.

“This is for you. I made it with my own hands.”

Henrik blinked in mild surprise as he accepted the box and opened it.

Inside was a finely crafted ring resting against plush velvet. The ring was fashioned from a rare and precious metal; its design was sleek and refined. A delicate tulip engraving adorned its surface, while tiny diamonds sparkled along its edges, giving it a sophisticated black-silver sheen that radiated understated elegance and charm.

Three years ago, Khloe had created it as a special birthday present for Eric. But before his birthday had come around, something had happened, and she had ended up in prison. Noticing Henrik’s fixed gaze on the ring, Khloe began to worry. Giving him a gift originally meant for someone else might not sit well.

Extending her hand, she said, “If it’s not to your liking, I can just toss it.”

Henrik cut in, slipping the ring onto

strong contours of his hand as its subtle sparkle glimmered with every

Khloe couldn’t help but be amazed by how effortlessly the

turned the ring slightly, inspecting it with quiet interest. “Would this count as a token

yes?” Khloe replied after a brief

like something’s still missing.” Reaching into his pocket, Henrik pulled out a necklace with a jade pendant, its surface gleaming

around Khloe’s neck, and then squatted beside her, his

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officially the lady of the Watson family. This pendant grants you full authority over

air, as solemn as a wedding vow. His expression was so earnest

for show, a necessary act to deceive the elder in

worry. I’ll protect this token, and I

woman was sharp and composed—perhaps too much

Khloe’s level-headedness saved him a lot of trouble, a faint discomfort settled within

reply,

ended pleasantly