Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 43

Chapter 43:

The air inside felt heavy. Khloe glanced at Henrik and, breaking the quiet, asked, “Where are we going?” Henrik kept his focus on the road, his voice low as he answered, “To an auction.”

The car pulled up to the venue not long after, and a staff member was waiting to usher them through the exclusive VIP entrance.

As they stepped inside, the person in charge of the auction, a man who seemed eager to please, approached them immediately. His face was adorned with a wide, flattering grin as he said, “Mr. Watson, we’re honored to have you here.”

Henrik gave a brief, barely perceptible nod, his face remaining impassive and distant.

The man escorted them to the most extravagant VIP room. It was exquisitely designed, with plush furnishings and a perfect vantage point of the auction stage, giving them a clear view of every movement and gesture.

Khloe couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. In her experience, auction houses with such prestigious backgrounds and vast networks didn’t usually indulge in flattery. And this one was recognized as one of the finest in the industry.

to her surprise, even the most influential individuals seemed

the world, his influence, and his reach were far beyond anything Khloe had ever imagined. Suddenly, a quiet buzz spread through the crowd at

while Sloane stood proudly by his side, basking in

he turned to look as well, raising an eyebrow. “Seems like the world

let out a soft, amused

says otherwise?” Henrik’s eyes

you love

heart fluttered at the remark. Eager to avoid continuing this conversation with Henrik, she reached up to massage her neck. “I spent hours

flicker of concern. Before Khloe could react, his fingers were already on her neck. “Let me give you a

pulled away. “There’s no need for that. It’s

his hand. Instead, he applied just a bit more pressure, his voice soft and coaxing.

gaze. It was as though an invisible force had stirred her heart. She stopped pulling

such a sensitive spot, Khloe felt a warmth spread through her body, something she hadn’t experienced before. Was this her sensitive spot? The realization made Khloe feel a little flustered. Her heart raced, but it also

smooth and precise. Seeing her so at ease, he