Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 38

Chapter 38:

Once breakfast was finished, Khloe got into the car that Fiona had arranged for her.

These days, Henrik’s men shadowed her whenever she left, though they kept their distance, careful not to intrude. At the hospital, just as Khloe was about to step into the ward, someone stepped in front of her.

She looked up to find Eric standing in her way.

His face was set in a stern expression, his voice hard as he said, “Khloe, we need to have a private conversation.”

Khloe’s brow furrowed slightly, her disinterest clear as she had no desire to deal with Eric. However, since they were in a hospital and her mother was still there, she didn’t want to make a scene. Reluctantly, she followed him to a quieter spot.

“Khloe, for your own good, stay away from Karl,” Eric said coldly, his expression full of arrogance.

Karl, I’ll make sure you have enough money to study abroad. No need to worry about expenses—I’ll take care of everything. I can even set you

said this, he tilted his chin upward, his gaze radiating

was what Eric wanted to say, throwing these offers in her face. It seemed he thought she had somehow bruised his

“Eric, what makes you think you can tell

reaction. He believed that offering her such generous terms would make her reconsider, maybe even thank him for his “help.” But Khloe’s expression had turned frosty, her face as cold as ice, as though Eric’s words were nothing more than

stared at

with that old man, huh? He’s got a family. And with your criminal history, you honestly think he’ll marry you? He’s just playing with you. Wake up, Khloe. If you keep lowering yourself like this, it won’t end well. And if it weren’t

your

words drained the

How absurd!

that by acting like he was doing her a favor,

for such

turning to walk away. As

her, her

the moment, Eric stepped closer, forcing her between himself