Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 205

Chapter 205:

Without hesitation, Layla snapped at Sloane, “Mind your own business!”

Sloane’s face drained of color at the rebuke. Layla’s glare turned hard as she sneered. “She’s just a temptress, using petty tricks to snare Henrik. She won’t be basking in that glory for long. Henrik’s fiancée should never be her.”

Her words dripped with dissatisfaction and resentment, but they also hinted at something deeper: her disdain for Khloe and the quiet suggestion that someone else had their eye on the fiancée position, casting a shadow over Khloe’s status.

The revelation, however, delighted Sloane.

It wasn’t long before they reached the living room.

The moment Khloe entered, her eyes landed on the elderly man dressed in a blue suit. Morris sat in his armchair, his posture impeccable, exuding a quiet yet undeniable authority.

others who entered behind her. It was clear that Morris was a figure to be respected,

as if a gentle breeze had swept over him. Slowly, he rose and approached Khloe, a gentle smile gracing his lips. His eyes shone with admiration

the chair beside him, refusing to let the servants do it. The gesture left

always been someone to be both revered and feared by the younger generation. Whether it was Eric or

dinner. Morris had simply given him a cold, piercing glance that felt like a sharp blade, leaving Eric in a cold sweat and

the Watson family, would become meek and well-behaved in front of Morris, knowing all too well that

Khloe with such obvious affection, the shock among the group was palpable. Eric’s face reflected confusion and astonishment, while Layla’s jealousy grew, having never received such warmth before. For a moment, all eyes were fixed on Khloe. While surprised by Morris’s attention, Khloe accepted it with poise, knowing it

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was advantageous to her, setting the stage for her

Watson,” Khloe

tone friendly and affectionate. “No need

in the room. Eric’s face darkened with displeasure. He never imagined his grandfather

clear—Morris fully approved of Khloe becoming Henrik’s

lesson he’d learned at Zhecrora University, he kept his thoughts to himself and instead shot Sloane a pointed