Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 160

Chapter 160:

When they agreed to be together, both Khloe and Henrik had made it clear that their relationship was purely for mutual gain. He needed a wife to secure a patent, and she needed a husband for protection, which was what brought them together. But now, his attention and care left Khloe feeling flattered yet confused.

Why would someone like him be so genuinely kind to her without any strings attached?

Her experiences over the past three years had made it hard for her to fully trust anyone again. She had too much chaos in her own life that she didn’t want to drag anyone into, nor did she want to risk opening her heart again, only to get hurt.

Khloe decided it was best to clarify things now to keep Henrik from showering her with unnecessary affection. She trusted Henrik would understand where she was coming from.

At her words, Henrik looked up, his handsome face partly shadowed. His presence filled the room, intense and slow, as if it were taking over the space.

Khloe met his gaze in silence.

eyes dropping just a little,

was powerful, almost

no one in Zhecrora would dare speak against you. I wouldn’t let a single

so close that Khloe could feel his mysterious presence

her

overwhelming. A rare smile appeared on his face. His fingers gently brushed her cheek, and his voice dropped to a low, soothing tone. “Are you scared? What is it that scares

of feeling something for me?” Henrik kept this thought

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calm exterior, her fluttering lashes betrayed her struggle to stay

warmth toward her or the growing

was a man of great power, capable of drawing the attention of countless women with a mere wave of his hand. On the other hand, Khloe bore a reputation she wasn’t proud of—a past that weighed heavily on her. Her sharp mind, decisiveness, and cunning had once caught Henrik’s eye, earning his support. But she feared it was nothing more than a passing infatuation. Once his

ago had shattered her once-glorious status. She was tired, reluctant to trust anyone again, and had learned to rely solely on

gathering her thoughts, she looked up and said, “I’m not afraid of you, but

on a teasing, almost playful edge as he whispered, “Khloe, you’re bold, but I get the situation. Honestly, you’re overthinking this. My kindness and our closeness are just to throw off the elder in my family. Without some real feeling between