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

tilted his chin upward, his gaze radiating an air

these offers in her face. It seemed he thought she had

mockery, as if she were looking at the biggest fool. “Eric, what makes you think you can tell me what to do? You’re Sloane’s fiancé; don’t forget that! What gives you the right to speak to me like

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 the

at Khloe with a

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 for our past, do you honestly think I’d be

is your escape to

the last of

How absurd!

by acting like he was doing

words for such a self-righteous

in disdain before turning to walk away. As she turned to leave, Eric panicked and grabbed her

Khloe stumbled as Eric yanked her, her back crashing into the cold,

Eric stepped closer, forcing her between himself and the wall in

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