Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

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.”

was sincerity in his words—this wasn’t just for show. He always believed that while Khloe was

be tough on people like Sloane or the Evans family. However, when it came to those she barely knew or

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

saw it as his duty to safeguard her innocence and integrity, and with his influence,

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

clearly, and the realization made him uneasy. Was he watching his chances

Even if his competition was his own uncle, he wasn’t

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frozen in shock, finally came back to their senses.

as she turned, looping her arm through Henrik’s with ease. “Yes. This

Lisbeth, a mocking smile curling her lips. “The same man some of you had the nerve to call ‘old’ and ‘ugly.’

left 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 was nothing like the unattractive man Lisbeth

widened with a mix of shock and envy. “Khloe, your fiancé

fortunate.” “I always believed Khloe couldn’t be the type Lisbeth described. We really had