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.”

a lot,” Henrik cut in,

accentuating the strong contours of his hand

but be amazed by how effortlessly

inspecting it with quiet interest. “Would this count as a token of

yes?” Khloe replied

that case, it seems like something’s still missing.” Reaching into his pocket,

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

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officially the lady of the Watson family. This pendant grants you full authority over every Watson family venture, whether it’s within

air, as solemn as a wedding vow. His expression was so earnest that it made Khloe’s heart

knew better; this was all for show, a necessary

I’ll protect this token, and I won’t abuse

This clever woman was sharp and composed—perhaps

of trouble, a faint discomfort settled within

reply,

meal ended pleasantly

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