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.

air, especially from Eric and the others who entered behind her. It was clear that Morris was a

expression softened instantly, 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 as he took in her appearance, his gaze sweeping over her with warmth. “So, you must be Khloe. You are truly a remarkable young lady. Please, have a

personally pulled out the chair beside him, refusing to let the servants do it. The gesture

revered and feared by the younger generation. Whether it was Eric or Layla, they were always cautious,

cold, piercing glance that felt like a sharp blade, leaving Eric in a cold sweat and silent for the

would become meek and well-behaved in front of Morris, knowing all too well that he would not hesitate to discipline the younger

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

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Watson,” Khloe

me Morris,” he replied warmly, his tone friendly

of everyone in the room. Eric’s face darkened with displeasure. He never imagined his grandfather would show such warmth to Khloe, even asking her to call him by

was clear—Morris fully approved of Khloe becoming Henrik’s

could no longer hold his tongue. But, remembering the lesson he’d learned at Zhecrora University, he kept his thoughts to himself and instead shot