Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 220

Chapter 220:

The need to build a biological laboratory pressed on her mind like never before. Until now, she hadn’t connected Laura’s illness to genetic collapse, but now she was determined to master human genetics and find a cure.

Swallowing her emotions, Khloe shifted the conversation to lighter topics, keeping Laura company until exhaustion claimed her, and she drifted into sleep.

Every passing day, Laura’s life seemed to slip further from her grasp.

Khloe left the hospital, her face etched with quiet but unmistakable anguish.

Back at Henrik’s mansion, Khloe was halfway to the stairs when Henrik caught her hand, stopping her in her tracks.

Startled, she looked up into Henrik’s eyes. His voice was steady, laced with concern. “Khloe, what’s on your mind? If something’s troubling you, tell me. Let me help.”

a smile. “It’s nothing,

his eyes. “I want to help, Khloe. When will you let me be your

She looked at Henrik, his eyes as clear

since she was a child, Khloe had learned to shoulder

of owing him more than she already did. Debts, after all, always

crossed Henrik’s eyes. He quickly masked it,

rare vulnerability shadowing his sharp features. He reached out and rested his hand against Khloe’s forehead. “Khloe, I know you’re strong.

temple, radiating a soothing warmth. His deep, calming voice had an almost magnetic pull, like an unseen force drawing

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let anyone who harms you go unpunished,” he added,

fierce determination, leaving no room

unease crept into Khloe’s expression, her lips parting as

and rest,” Henrik cut in smoothly, leaving no room for protest. He wasn’t seeking her

of helplessness, Khloe turned and

drifting back to Henrik’s captivating gaze from earlier. It was as if she were about to walk into a trap,