Chapter 228


Chapter 228:

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

The man, who had just appeared like a hero in the moment, reached out with an arm, wrapping it around Khloe before placing a tender kiss on the top of her head.

“Why didn’t you wait for me in the lobby like I asked?”

The sound of his voice caught Khloe off guard for a second. Then it clicked—this was part of their plan to show their connection. Without thinking, she returned his embrace. “I didn’t want to wait inside. I was eager to see you.”

Henrik let out a chuckle, his face filled with warmth as his eyes swept over Khloe’s stunned classmates. But his voice turned dark as he spoke. “Wasn’t this supposed to be a high school reunion? How did people like this end up here? I’ve told you before, you should take me with you when you go out. Without me, people like this try to take advantage of you.”

He always believed

on people like Sloane or the Evans family. However, when it

he wouldn’t have hesitated to take swift and decisive action. But that was one of the things Henrik admired most about Khloe. Even after all she’d been through, she held firm to her principles, refusing to

it as his duty to safeguard her innocence and

smile, her eyes sparkling with warmth. She spoke so naturally, not even realizing how much she’d come to depend

clearly, and the realization made him uneasy. Was he watching his chances with Khloe slip through his fingers yet

was his own uncle, he wasn’t ready to give

what’s next on

been standing frozen in shock, finally came back to their

turned, looping her arm through

paused, letting her gaze sweep over Jada and Lisbeth, a mocking smile curling her lips. “The same man some of you had the

speechless by Khloe’s words. Their eyes turned to Henrik, standing tall beside her. His strikingly handsome features, refined elegance, and commanding aura made him impossible to ignore. He

a mix of shock and envy.

quickly joined in. “Wow, Khloe, you’re so fortunate.” “I always believed Khloe couldn’t

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