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.”

she forced a smile. “It’s nothing, Henrik. Just give

gaze clouded, shadows of frustration and something deeper flickering in his eyes. “I

his eyes as clear

was a child, Khloe had learned

with her heart—not without hesitation. She was wary of owing

crossed Henrik’s eyes. He quickly

hand against Khloe’s forehead. “Khloe, I know you’re strong. But even the strongest have moments when they need someone. When that time comes, I’ll be here.

an

tales live at

who harms you go unpunished,”

eyes burned with fierce determination, leaving no room for

into Khloe’s expression, her lips

upstairs and rest,” Henrik cut in smoothly, leaving no room

Khloe

bed, wrapping herself in a cozy blanket that made her feel safe. Her mind kept drifting back to Henrik’s captivating gaze from earlier. It was as if she were about to walk into a trap, but this