Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 248

Chapter 248:

Gloria’s cheek was quite firm, a testament to her training as a highly skilled bodyguard. “Really?” Gloria asked in surprise.

“Of course!” Khloe replied.

Gloria nodded, her excitement barely contained as she turned her focus back to the road, steering the car towards the laboratory.

The facility was set for renovations, and Khloe intended to oversee every detail personally.

The moment Khloe stepped out of the car, the rich scent of roses enveloped her, followed by the sudden weight of a large bouquet being pressed into her hands.

The vibrant red petals nearly obscured her view, forcing her to tilt her head upward to glimpse the person behind the gesture. It was Eric!

hitched ever so slightly, a flicker of surprise sparking in her eyes. Standing before her in his crisp,

long time no see,” he greeted her,

the roses in her arms, their vibrant hues contrasting starkly with the surge of emotions swirling within her. She hadn’t expected to see

you doing here?” she asked, her voice steady, though her tone betrayed a

as they met hers. “I heard you were opening a biological research lab here, so

leveled him with a frosty stare. “If that’s all, then I’ll be going. You and I

on her heel to leave, but before she could take a step, Eric’s voice cut through the air. “Wait! Your lab’s job postings have been up for

worlds on

slightly as her wary eyes locked onto Eric. “Do you have

Khloe’s gaze and gave a small nod. “Have a

she had actively sought recruits, yet not one had applied—something that felt out of the ordinary. The need to uncover why researchers were avoiding her lab,

meal, but don’t even think about pulling any stunts,”

briefly. “Calm down.

Let’s pick somewhere close,” Khloe said nonchalantly, heading towards a nearby shopping

he masked it with a courteous smile.