Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 71

Chapter 71:

“And with such a handsome fiancé like you, why would I even give Eric a second glance? I’m not blind.”

Khloe’s praise was clearly over the top, yet her intentional flattery somehow soothed the simmering frustration within Henrik. He found her words unexpectedly gratifying.

“Don’t think for a second that your sweet words will work on me,” Henrik said in an icy tone. “There are times when I wonder if I should’ve just wiped out the entire Evans family, along with Eric.”

He gave Khloe a brief look, pulling the suit jacket tighter around her, his gaze growing darker.

Khloe let out a light chuckle, her voice playful. “Henrik, are you jealous?”

Henrik met her gaze with a serious look, his eyes burning with intensity. “Yes, I am jealous.”

surprise; she hadn’t expected Henrik to be so open about

and for a moment, it

instinctively, she clasped Henrik’s fingers, trying to

a different story. Eliminating him could lead to serious complications.” A playful smile curled on Khloe’s lips as she reassured him. “I’ll make things

Henrik’s brow crease slightly, Khloe shook his hand,

ask for your help. It’s

his arms around her. He whispered in her ear, “You’re not alone

after leaving the banquet, filling her with a

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in return, her smile growing more genuine

her side, she knew she would have the strength and confidence to pursue

softly, her heart swelling with

longer saw herself as just

the warmth of his embrace, feeling

had no idea what Henrik’s words truly meant—a burning passion poised to erupt, with an intensity

casting a