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.

undercut his authority for Eric’s sake. In fact, she took a certain satisfaction in seeing Eric squirm

at last lowered his once-proud head and bowed to Khloe with respect. After the

“Eric, don’t you think it’s time

Khloe’s question, Eric’s body went rigid, and his face showed pure shock. The idea that Khloe would refuse to

though he could consume her with

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

subtle plea for Henrik to prioritize the Watson family’s honor and nudge Khloe towards letting the

smile curling his lips, though the icy glint in his eyes was enough to make Harold’s spine tingle. “Khloe and I are family. But

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

around them gasped at Henrik’s bold words. Everyone was well aware of Henrik’s high standing, but

was the head of a

audacity knew no

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

their fears