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.”

taken by surprise; she hadn’t expected Henrik to

night breeze, their eyes locked, and for a

clasped Henrik’s fingers, trying to

no challenge, but Eric, being the heir to the Watson family, is 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 difficult for them, but I won’t let them push me

shook his hand, trying to lighten

ask for your help. It’s freezing

around her. He whispered in her ear, “You’re not alone anymore. I’ll always be here for

had gripped her after leaving the banquet,

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in return, her smile growing more genuine

would have the strength and confidence to pursue her vengeance

Henrik,” she whispered softly, her heart

that instant, Khloe no longer saw

warmth of his embrace, feeling the

idea what Henrik’s words truly meant—a burning passion poised to erupt, with an intensity and unpredictability as deep as

Evans family mansion blazed with light, its grandeur casting a