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.

in the air, especially from Eric and the others who entered

smile gracing his lips. His eyes shone with admiration as he took

thought, Morris personally pulled out the chair beside him, refusing to let the servants do it. The gesture left everyone momentarily

the younger generation. Whether it was Eric or Layla, they were

had been a time when Eric had misspoken during a family dinner. Morris had simply given him a cold, piercing glance

and well-behaved in front of Morris, knowing all too well that he would not hesitate to discipline the younger generation if the situation called

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,

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all, this was advantageous to her, setting the stage

you, Mr. Watson,”

me Morris,” he replied warmly, his tone friendly

stirring the emotions of everyone in the room. Eric’s face darkened with displeasure. He never imagined

clear—Morris fully approved of Khloe becoming

But, remembering the lesson he’d learned at Zhecrora University, he kept his thoughts to himself and instead shot Sloane