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.

his head lowered, avoiding Morris’ gaze, offering no help

set in grim resolve. He raised his hand and struck her across the face. The sharp sound of the slap rang through the room, each one hitting Eric

she hadn’t acted as impulsively as Sloane. But her resentment towards

a tangled mess. Tears welled in her eyes, but she bit her lip, refusing to resist, enduring the

speaking 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

still

your seats,” Morris

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down without a word, too fearful to

and son—same blood, same ruthlessness. If Henrik ever acted, he would be even more merciless and brutal than his father. Yet,

beside her, catching the glint in her eyes. He could tell what was on her mind and chuckled.

power feels pretty great,” Khloe responded with a

growing irritation. His gaze remained fixed on Khloe and Henrik, his mind flooded with memories of his past with Khloe. What had once seemed like sweet recollections

closing any space between them. As they waited for the meal to start,

avoided sweets, he ate them without

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