Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 194

Chapter 194:

Having to greet Khloe, his ex-fiancée and his uncle’s future wife, in front of such an audience was utterly unbearable.

As Eric’s humiliation reached its peak and he contemplated fleeing, Harold appeared behind him, his voice icy and menacing. “Didn’t you hear what your uncle said? Do it now!”

Harold’s frosty words crept up Eric’s spine like an icy serpent, sending an involuntary shiver through him.

Eric bit his lip until it nearly bled, his eyes darting to Khloe with a mixture of anger and silent pleading, desperate for her to step in.

But Khloe remained at Henrik’s side, silent and unmoving.

no way she would undercut his authority for Eric’s sake. In fact,

stare, Eric at last lowered his once-proud head and bowed to Khloe with

through the silence. “Eric, don’t you think it’s time you clarified

that Khloe would refuse to spare him and boldly reveal his plagiarism

with a mix of humiliation and rage, glaring at Khloe as though he could consume her with his gaze. But one look at Henrik was enough to make him swallow his anger and

his face as he stepped towards Henrik, lowering his voice to a near whisper. “Henrik, the events of today are clear to everyone, and you’ve already defended this young lady. Eric has acknowledged his wrongdoing and addressed her respectfully. Don’t you think it’s time to move on? After

ingratiation in his tone, a subtle plea for Henrik to prioritize the Watson family’s honor and nudge Khloe towards

glint in his eyes was enough to make Harold’s spine

a sharp slap to Harold’s face. A man of Harold’s stature, long

gasped at Henrik’s bold words. Everyone was well aware of Henrik’s high standing, but they hadn’t anticipated him openly dismissing Harold’s

head of a prominent first-class

audacity knew no

the hall, the crowd collectively holding their breath as if anticipating Harold to command his guards to confront Henrik at any

fears