Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 161

Chapter 161:

Once Khloe processed this, a brief wave of emptiness washed over her heart, but she also felt a sense of relief. She gave a slight smile and said, “I just got back. I need a shower.”

Khloe ascended the stairs, and Henrik, once gentle and caring, suddenly changed. His expression darkened into something unreadable.

Was she already pulling away before anything could even begin? He swore he would never let her leave his side.

Fiona, noticing Henrik’s shift in demeanor, felt a wave of anxiety, fearing that he was truly upset.

“Mr. Watson, Khloe’s been deeply hurt in the past, which makes her cautious. With someone like her, patience is key. You mustn’t rush her.”

Fiona realized that despite Khloe’s detached exterior and laid-back attitude, she wasn’t someone to be

had firm boundaries, and once they were crossed, she acted decisively and ruthlessly. But

time Henrik had shown such tenderness and patience toward another

who appeared so well-suited, might end up as adversaries because of

glanced upstairs. “When I pursue something, I’m always patient. The moment for her to

slipped into a soft nightgown, and descended the stairs into the dining area, her waist-length hair cascading freely. Her

it in front of

met, and

first

she accepted his offer, feeling completely content after eating her fill. Leaning against him,

film studio after a quick breakfast. As she walked through the building, she felt

aura, arrived outside the office. She

a modest brown outfit, her long hair matching the color of her attire. Her eyes sparkled with a

in Peaks of Eternity, a woman named