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.”

hadn’t expected Henrik

cool night breeze, their eyes locked, and for

heart pounded in her chest, and instinctively, she clasped Henrik’s fingers, trying to mask the emotions

get it. You’re here to support me. The Evans family is 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

brow crease slightly, Khloe shook his hand, trying to lighten the

hesitate to ask for your help. It’s freezing

He whispered in her ear, “You’re not alone anymore. I’ll

melted away the coldness that had gripped her after leaving the banquet, filling her with a wave

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Henrik in return, her smile growing more genuine and

she would have the strength and confidence to pursue

Henrik,” she whispered softly, her

longer saw herself as just Henrik’s fake

warmth of his embrace, feeling the coldness inside her

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

mansion blazed with light, its grandeur casting a stark contrast