Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 56

Chapter 56:

As they walked out, Henrik’s striking good looks and Khloe’s radiant beauty turned heads wherever they went. They made their way to the parking lot in silence and climbed into their car.

Without warning, Henrik reached over and pulled Khloe firmly into his arms.

Khloe was caught off guard by Henrik’s sudden movement. She had never imagined someone as composed as him could lose control in such a way.

For a moment, the shock lingered, and a sense of unease settled over her. His arms wrapped around her so tightly, it felt as though an invisible force was engulfing her.

After a few minutes, she placed a hand on his arm, her voice soft with confusion. “What’s going on? Is something wrong?”

Henrik didn’t answer right away.

breathing was labored, each inhale shaky as he struggled to find his

Khloe had never heard from him before. “Khloe, my mother was murdered in an

a moment, time seemed to freeze for Khloe as his words hit her. Her heart skipped, and her body stilled as she processed the heavy weight of

sorrow. “I was only eight. She went to a charity event. Someone handed her flowers, and when she reached for

pieces clicked into place. The attack on her had unlocked the deep-seated trauma Henrik carried from that tragic day—the day he lost

wasn’t just about her; it was about his fear of losing

For once, she let go of her usual resolve to keep her distance from Henrik. Instead,

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sinking into his as she rested her head against his

strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat,

felt his tension begin to

position, where he held complete control over the person in his arms, the deep-seated fear

grasp, he could convince himself that

each other in silence, until Khloe’s arms

release her, his eyes clearing as he met her gaze, full of emotions she had never seen before. “I’m sorry. I lost my