Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 198

Chapter 198:

Joshua’s entire frame trembled at her declaration. He understood the Evans family was about to face dire consequences. Khloe wasn’t just Henrik’s fiancée; she was also a distinguished honor student at Zhecrora University, destined for great things.

He raised his head, his eyes glistening with desperation. “Khloe, I know I messed up. But can you find it in your heart to give the Evans family another chance? For the sake of what we once had?”

Khloe let out a cold laugh, her gaze sharp and unforgiving. “For the sake of what we once had? All I got from you was pain. And now you’re here, pleading? Don’t you think it’s far too late for that?”

Sloane cut in, “Khloe, we know we’ve made mistakes. Please, I beg you, spare the Evans family.” Her tone was laced with a faint sob, hoping to sway her.

Khloe’s expression didn’t falter. Turning to Henrik, she said firmly, “Henrik, let’s leave.”

Henrik gave a slight nod, and the two of them walked out, leaving Joshua and Sloane kneeling on the cold floor, under the disapproving and apathetic stares of the crowd.

the car, Henrik reached for Khloe’s hand. Her hand felt

recognized that feeling—he had experienced something similar himself. Khloe glanced up and locked eyes with

Khloe’s heart,

you,” she said

in his words that touched her deeply.

ill-timed phone call cut

just for

at the caller ID, his brow furrowing just a little. He didn’t decline the call, though. Instead, he picked up, and a lively, elderly voice greeted him. “I heard

as he responded, “Let me

up and

who held the Watson family together, the one who built their vast empire from the ground up. And now,

like how one would address some distant relative of

Henrik’s status

first, Henrik seemed ready to say no. But when he caught Khloe’s curious look, he changed his mind. It wasn’t that he wanted to go,

with his hand, Henrik leaned closer, his voice low and gentle.