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

his finger, accentuating the strong contours

Khloe couldn’t help but be amazed by how effortlessly

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

yes?” Khloe replied after

Reaching into his pocket, Henrik pulled out a necklace with a jade pendant,

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

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pendant grants you full authority over every Watson family venture,

hung in the air, as solemn as a wedding vow. His

knew better; this was all for show, a necessary act to

and I won’t

gaze narrowed slightly. This clever woman was sharp and composed—perhaps too

Khloe’s level-headedness saved him a lot of trouble,

deep in thought to reply, he

meal ended pleasantly

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