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?”

no one daring to make

victorious, claiming the

completely humiliated. He was so absorbed in his defeat that he even forgot Sloane was still

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

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

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

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“Okay.”

his hand. Khloe placed her hand in his, a familiar motion

accustomed to the easy comfort of

warmth radiating from

after they were

alliance with Henrik was

days later, Tess’s call

uncertainty. “You could call it an audition. If you don’t meet his standards and still want him to direct, you’ll

emotions as she passed