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

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

seemed to freeze for Khloe as his words hit her. Her heart skipped, and her body stilled as she processed the heavy weight of his confession. She didn’t ask him to let go; instead, she stayed in his arms, listening

even further, thick with sorrow. “I was only eight. She went to a charity

heart tightened as the pieces clicked into place. The attack on her had unlocked the deep-seated trauma Henrik

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

she let go of her usual resolve to keep her distance from Henrik. Instead, she wrapped her arms around him, her touch gentle as

fine. I’m safe now. You don’t need

.

body sinking into his as

steady rhythm of his heartbeat, pulsing through his clothes and

felt his

this position, where he held complete control over the person in his arms, the deep-seated fear that had plagued him for so long seemed

long as Khloe remained in his grasp, he could convince himself that

a long time, holding each other in silence, until

gaze,