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.”

Then she forced a smile. “It’s nothing, Henrik. Just give me a little time. I

clouded, shadows of frustration and something deeper flickering in his eyes. “I want to help,

his eyes as clear and unblemished as the night sky, leaving

she was a child, Khloe had learned to

was wary of owing him more than she already did. Debts,

eyes. He quickly masked

against Khloe’s forehead. “Khloe, I

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

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you go unpunished,” he added,

with fierce determination, leaving no room for

flicker of unease crept into Khloe’s expression, her lips parting as she hesitated.

a long day. Go upstairs and rest,” Henrik cut in smoothly,

a sigh of helplessness, Khloe turned

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 one didn’t feel dangerous—it felt strangely