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.

tension as Henrik broke the silence. “You ended

little trouble, nothing serious. I could handle it on my own, and I didn’t

want to bother me, but you

sip of her red

sensed some intentions. She had allowed Clinton’s involvement on purpose, knowing it would serve her plans to retaliate against the Watson family

presence filling the 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 hope you’re

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his gaze, and replied with determination, “I know exactly what I’m

stubbornness, Henrik sighed, a hint of helplessness in his breath. He reached out, gently brushing his fingers through her hair in a soft, reassuring gesture. “I know you

just a little. “Don’t worry. I won’t put myself in a situation I can’t get out of,” she said,

cheek, stroking it. “Promise me, when danger strikes, you’ll come to me first. Don’t

her lip, pausing for a moment before

was only then that Henrik gave a small smile. Khloe felt the warmth of his palm against her skin, and her heart began to race