Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 116

Chapter 116:

Khloe felt confident she could explain if he asked, but his silence unsettled her, leaving her in a state of uncertainty.

The silence stretched on until they arrived home.

By the time they got there, dinner had already been set out by the butler. The white candles flickered in elegant candelabras, casting a soft, warm light over the meal.

Henrik pulled out a chair, his eyes locking onto Khloe as he motioned for her to sit. She walked over without hesitation, taking her seat, and only then did Henrik settle into his own chair beside her.

The butler approached with the wine, but Henrik waved him off, taking the bottle into his own hands. The butler, understanding the unspoken message, nodded and instructed the rest of the staff to leave the room.

Soon, the house was quiet, with only Henrik and Khloe remaining.

with tension as Henrik broke the silence. “You ended up at the police station today and

before replying, “It was just a little trouble, nothing serious. I could handle it on my own, and I didn’t

replied, “You didn’t want to bother me, but you

possessiveness. Khloe took a sip of her red wine and

it hadn’t been planned, the moment Khloe saw Free at the police station, she had sensed some intentions. She had allowed Clinton’s involvement on purpose, knowing it would serve her

space around Khloe. His voice was deep and smooth, yet carried a subtle pressure. “Khloe, I’m not here to judge your methods, but I

was warning her against using herself as

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tilted her head slightly, meeting his gaze, and replied with determination, “I know exactly what I’m

reached out, gently brushing his fingers through her hair in a soft, reassuring gesture. “I know you have your own plans, but I can’t help worrying

surprised by the tenderness in his touch, and the tension in her body eased just a little. “Don’t worry. I won’t put myself in a situation I can’t

nodded, his hand gliding from her hair to her cheek, stroking it. “Promise me, when danger

for a moment

gave a small smile. Khloe felt the warmth of his palm against her skin, and