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.”

that despite Khloe’s

once they were crossed, she acted decisively and ruthlessly. But with

was the first time Henrik had shown such tenderness and patience

appeared so well-suited, might

settling into his seat with a glimmer of amusement in his eyes as he glanced upstairs. “When I pursue something, I’m always patient. The moment for her to become my

into the dining area, her waist-length

and placed it in front of her. “Go ahead, drink it. It’ll do

now than when they had first met, and Henrik couldn’t help but smile at

it first on

of relief wash over her, letting go of the tension she had been holding. She found Henrik’s words convincing, and trusting him, she accepted his offer, feeling completely content after eating her fill. Leaning against him, she picked up a book to read, gradually growing accustomed to the quiet intimacy between them. Eventually, she

following morning, Khloe headed to the film studio after a quick breakfast. As she walked through the

aura, arrived outside the office. She pushed the door open and found a woman

outfit, her long hair matching the color

was Tess’ recommendation for the second female lead role in Peaks of Eternity, a woman named Adele