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!

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

long time no see,” he greeted her,

hues contrasting starkly with the surge of emotions swirling within her. She hadn’t

here?” she asked, her voice steady, though her tone betrayed a hint of

warmth as they met hers. “I heard you were opening a biological research lab here, so I came to congratulate you. These flowers are for you. I thought they might brighten

frosty stare. “If that’s all, then I’ll be going. You

voice cut through the air. “Wait! Your lab’s job postings have

worlds

tilting her head slightly as her wary eyes locked onto Eric. “Do

gave a small nod. “Have a meal

felt out of the ordinary. The need to uncover why researchers were avoiding her lab, so vital to

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

lit up briefly. “Calm down. I’m only

spend too long on this. Let’s pick somewhere close,” Khloe said nonchalantly, heading towards

face, he