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!

of surprise sparking in her eyes. Standing before her in his crisp, tailored suit,

time no see,” he greeted her, his voice

contrasting starkly with the surge of emotions swirling within her. She hadn’t expected to see

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

hers. “I heard you were opening a biological research lab here, so I came to

all, then I’ll be going. You and I both

a step, Eric’s voice cut through the air. “Wait!

worlds

head slightly as her wary

small nod. “Have a meal with me, and

yet not one had applied—something that felt out of the ordinary. The need to uncover why researchers were avoiding her lab, so vital to her work, left her with little choice.

even think about pulling

eyes lit up briefly. “Calm down.

Let’s pick somewhere close,”

flicker of disappointment crossed Eric’s face, he masked it