Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 35

Chapter 35:

It was almost ironic—being from the Evans family, steeped in organized crime, it made sense that the heiress would need to be proficient with a gun.

However, ever since she was a child, Joshua had purposely kept Khloe away from guns, insisting it was for her safety. Instead, he nudged her towards academics. Now, she saw the truth—her father had never really cared for her. To him, she was nothing more than a pawn.

Khloe tried firing a few rounds, but her shots were erratic, and the recoil left her hands sore and flushed. Still, she pressed on with determination.

Watching her struggle, Henrik stepped in, standing close behind her. He placed his hands gently over hers, drawing her into his steady embrace.

Khloe stiffened, every nerve on edge, feeling the warmth of his breath against her neck and the steady thud of his heartbeat echoing in her ears.

“Relax. Take it easy,” Henrik murmured, his deep, velvety voice close to her ear. “Match my rhythm, breathe, aim, and pull the trigger.”

It wasn’t a bull’s-eye, but the hit sent a surge of excitement through her. She found the act of shooting

up,” Henrik

Henrik stayed close,

shots, slowly falling into

tired?” Henrik

her gaze locked onto the target. “No, I’m

her eyes, Henrik’s expression softened with a

to slip into her eye. As she steadied herself, poised to take her next

that exact moment, Khloe turned her head, and

place, caught off guard by

first to react, stepping back swiftly, his expression remaining as stoic

and a hint of irritation flickered

of her eyebrow and a teasing smile, she said, “Henrik, we’re playing the part of an engaged couple. Haven’t you adjusted to a little harmless affection

“I’m not comfortable

comfortable? That seemed