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 while

the Evans family. However, when it came to those she barely knew or had

one of the things Henrik admired most about Khloe. Even after all she’d been

was precious. He saw it as his duty to safeguard her innocence and integrity, and with

be sure to bring you along,” Khloe said with an easy smile, her eyes sparkling with warmth. She spoke so

Clinton saw it clearly, and the realization made him uneasy. Was he watching his chances with Khloe slip

his own uncle, he wasn’t ready to give up so easily. Clinton’s

next

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

playful smile as she turned, looping her arm

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

standing tall beside her. His strikingly handsome features, refined elegance, and

woman’s eyes widened with a mix of shock and envy. “Khloe, your fiancé is unbelievably good-looking.

Khloe, you’re so fortunate.” “I always believed Khloe couldn’t be the type Lisbeth described. We