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.”

always believed that

like Sloane or the Evans family. However, when it came to those she barely knew or had little history with, she avoided taking extreme

the things Henrik admired most about Khloe. Even after all she’d been through, she held firm to her principles, refusing

as his duty to safeguard her

to bring you along,” Khloe said with an easy smile, her eyes sparkling with warmth. She spoke so naturally, not even realizing how much

Was

was his own uncle, he wasn’t ready to give up so easily. Clinton’s resolve solidified, his gaze sharpening

next on

back to their senses. One woman, her tone cautious but curious, asked, “Khloe,

her arm through Henrik’s with ease. “Yes.

Jada and Lisbeth, a mocking smile curling her lips. “The same man some

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

and envy.

Khloe couldn’t be the type Lisbeth described. We really had it wrong—her fiancé is