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.

were back in the car, Henrik reached for Khloe’s

recognized that feeling—he had experienced something similar himself. Khloe

tremor through Khloe’s heart, bringing her a

she said with

also for the kindness in his words that touched her deeply. Their gazes

just then, an ill-timed phone call cut through the

just

didn’t decline the call, though. Instead, he picked up, and a lively, elderly voice greeted him. “I heard you defended your fiancée today. Sounds

responded, “Let me

up and

the Watson family together, the one who built their vast empire from the

found it strange earlier. The way Harold spoke to Henrik didn’t feel like how

Henrik’s status in

But when he caught Khloe’s curious look, he changed his mind. It wasn’t that he wanted to go, but he realized this could be a chance for her to

Henrik leaned closer, his voice low and gentle. “Do you want to go? Morris