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?”

entire hall went quiet, with no one daring to make another move

emerged victorious, claiming the necklace with

of the venue, completely humiliated. He was so absorbed in his defeat that he even forgot Sloane

hands and, with care, draped it around Khloe’s neck. It glistened brightly, catching the light against her smooth, flawless

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

intensity of the moment, Khloe quickly looked away, trying to regain her composure. “Let’s go. I’ve got things

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“Okay.”

Khloe placed her hand in his,

time, they had both become accustomed

the solid strength of his hand, warmth radiating from his

stayed with her, even after they were back home

cheek, silently reminding herself that her alliance with Henrik was for one purpose—revenge—and she needed to keep

days later, Tess’s call

Tess’s voice carried a trace of uncertainty. “You could call it an audition. If you don’t meet his standards and still

with her emotions as she