Chapter 206


Chapter 206:

Without answering Sloane, Morris turned to Khloe, his gaze unwavering. “What do you think, Khloe? Do you not want to be part of our family?”

“I have no objections. I truly care for Henrik, and I will spend the rest of my life with him.” Khloe smiled gently.

Upon hearing Khloe’s reply, Morris gave a satisfied nod, his face returning to its usual warm smile. “Well said. This is exactly how I would expect a daughter-in-law I truly value to act.”

He then turned to Sloane, his gaze turning cold and sharp. “Khloe has no objections. Why does an outsider like you feel the need to speak for her? Hurst, slap her!”

The butler, Hurst, moved without hesitation at Morris’ command. Sloane’s face drained of color. Her eyes widened in terror as she instinctively took a step back.

“Mr. Watson, I made a mistake. Please, forgive me just this once!” Sloane’s voice wavered, her gaze shifting to Eric as she silently begged him to speak on her behalf.

kept his head lowered, avoiding Morris’ gaze,

in grim resolve. He raised his hand and struck her across the face. The sharp

slightly, relieved she hadn’t acted as impulsively as Sloane. But her resentment

Sloane’s face was swollen and red, her hair a tangled mess. Tears welled in her eyes, but she bit her lip, refusing

slowly only after Hurst had finished. “Young lady, think before you speak next time. I’ve given you a small lesson today, considering your youth. If it

still trembling from the

take your seats,”

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and Layla obeyed, sitting down without

herself. No wonder they were father and son—same blood, same ruthlessness. If Henrik ever acted, he would be even more merciless and brutal than his father. Yet,

the glint in her eyes. He could tell what was on her

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gaze remained fixed on Khloe and Henrik, his mind flooded with memories of his past with Khloe. What had once seemed like sweet recollections now felt like sharp thorns, pricking at his heart. He couldn’t

in closer to Henrik, their shoulders touching, closing any space between them. As they waited for

avoided sweets, he

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