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!

slightly, a flicker of surprise sparking in her eyes. Standing before her

no see,” he greeted her, his voice

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,

opening a biological research lab here, so I came to congratulate you. These flowers are for you. I thought they

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

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 an

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,

I’ll join you for a meal, but don’t even think about pulling any stunts,” Khloe warned, her tone

briefly. “Calm down. I’m only here to

looking to spend too long on this. Let’s pick somewhere close,”

disappointment crossed Eric’s face, he masked it with a courteous smile.