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.

was labored, each inhale shaky as he struggled to find

breaths, his voice emerged, low and gravelly, carrying a raw vulnerability Khloe had never heard from him before. “Khloe, my mother was murdered in

her. Her heart skipped, and her body stilled as she processed the heavy weight of his confession.

She went to a charity event.

her had unlocked

it was about his

she let go of her usual resolve to keep her distance from Henrik. Instead, she wrapped her arms around him, her touch gentle as she patted his broad back, as though comforting a

now.

.

body sinking into his as she rested her head

the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat, pulsing

felt his tension

this position, where he held complete control over the person in his arms, the

long as Khloe remained in his grasp, he

stayed like that for a long time, holding each other in silence,

met her gaze,