Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 46

Chapter 46:

She couldn’t help but picture their faces when they found out Henrik had purchased the necklace for her.

With a soft laugh, she took Henrik’s hand in hers, giving it a playful shake. “Thanks. I’ll definitely put it to good use.”

Meanwhile, Eric and Sloane had convinced themselves that Henrik couldn’t possibly compete financially. Just as they relaxed, their smug grins spreading, the screen downstairs flashed a bid of one billion.

The auctioneer, who had been full of energy and excitement, stood there dumbfounded, his jaw dropped in shock, his gavel hanging motionless in the air.

Eric could no longer keep it together. His body shook, a thin sheen of sweat forming on his brow, and with a heavy sigh, he dropped his paddle in surrender.

Next to him, Sloane’s expression was just as serious, the confident smile she had earlier replaced by a look of quiet defeat.

The auctioneer’s voice trembled with excitement as he announced, “One billion! The guest in Box 1 has placed a bid of one billion! Is there anyone brave enough to bid higher?”

with no one daring to

emerged victorious, claiming the necklace with an

so absorbed

the necklace arrived, Henrik took it into his hands and, with care, draped it around Khloe’s neck. It glistened brightly, catching the light against her

at Khloe, his gaze softening. “It’s beautiful.” It was a simple compliment, but it stirred something deep inside Khloe. She looked up at him, momentarily surprised by the tenderness in his eyes and the intense focus that seemed to be directed entirely

quickly looked away, trying to regain her composure. “Let’s go. I’ve got things to

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“Okay.”

Khloe placed her hand

become accustomed to the easy

of his hand, warmth radiating from his palm, comforting her in

sensation stayed with her, even after they

that her alliance with Henrik was for

days later, Tess’s call came

trace of uncertainty. “You could call it an audition. If you don’t meet his

she passed the message