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.”

to land a shot that struck the target. It wasn’t a bull’s-eye, but the hit sent a surge of excitement through her.

up,”

and Henrik stayed close, his arms

took several more shots, slowly falling into a steady

Henrik

her head, her gaze locked onto the

eyes, Henrik’s expression softened

forehead, threatening to slip into her eye. As she steadied

turned her head, and

froze in place, caught off guard

react, stepping back swiftly, his expression

quickly grasped the situation, and a hint of irritation flickered

smile, she said, “Henrik, we’re playing the part of an

not comfortable with public

That seemed like