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.

authority for Eric’s sake. In fact, she took a certain satisfaction

his once-proud head and bowed to Khloe with respect. After the humiliation, he thought the ordeal was

cool, steady voice cut through the silence. “Eric, don’t you think it’s time you clarified whether your research findings were stolen from

The idea that Khloe would refuse to

bright red, his eyes filled with a mix of humiliation and rage, glaring at Khloe as though he could consume her with his gaze. But one look at Henrik

already shown her respect, and she should have let the matter go instead of making a scene. Her behavior in such a setting was, in his opinion, inappropriate. Harold cleared his throat, forcing a polite smile onto 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 all, we’re family, and forgiveness is the right path in times like

was a trace of ingratiation in his tone, a subtle plea for Henrik to prioritize the

was enough to make Harold’s spine tingle. “Khloe and I are family. But you? Who do you think

sharp slap to Harold’s face. A man of Harold’s stature, long accustomed to wielding authority within the

around them gasped at Henrik’s bold words. Everyone was well aware

of a prominent first-class

audacity knew

the hall, the crowd collectively holding their breath as if anticipating Harold

fears