Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 40

Chapter 40:

After Khloe finished speaking, Laura let out a soft sigh. A mix of emotions flashed in her eyes.

“Khloe, you’ve endured so much, and I feel responsible for it all. Three years ago, I was away on research, and I couldn’t be there with you, leaving you to face everything alone.”

“Mom, it’s not your fault. I understand how important your work is. And if you had returned, Joshua would’ve made things even harder for you. I get it.”

Khloe held no resentment towards her mother whatsoever. Her mother had completed her research a year after she had been imprisoned, and her mother had poured all her energy and resources into securing her freedom.

In the end, her mother sacrificed her career as a research director, a position that had been her life’s ambition.

sense of relief washed over her

there’s something I have to tell you. The reason I was framed and cast out of the Evans family by your father was all

leaned in without thinking, her eyes fixed on her mother. “Mom, please continue.

helplessness. “Your grandfather always believed your father was unremarkable, incapable of upholding the Evans family’s legacy. When he recognized your extraordinary talent and intelligence, he secretly drew up

in shock, and she couldn’t help but

“The will stipulates that if you marry before turning 26, the entire Evans family property will be transferred to you. Meanwhile, your father would only receive a modest sum

Khloe, threatening to shatter her composure. She clenched her hands into tight fists, her nails pressing into

the perfect, loving husband in front of everyone. But then, out of nowhere, Lorraine showed up with fake evidence claiming Laura had been

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felt like, all of a sudden, two people who once got along had completely

to the will. After all, it involved so much

of wealth that corrupted human nature. Joshua could never tolerate Laura staying in the Evans family, given she knew about the will, and her leaving was her way of protecting Khloe.

it was due to Joshua losing his senses over Lorraine. But now, everything made perfect

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