Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 271

Chapter 271:

As Khloe leaned against Henrik, his warmth and strength eased some of her tension. She spoke with a touch of helplessness. “There’s a mess with Celeste. Her mom took a million from Deep Blue, and now everyone online is saying Celeste’s blackmailing them.”

Over the past days, Henrik had watched as Khloe spent countless early mornings and late nights devoted to Celeste, the test subject, and her relentless work on the experimental drug. Within just a week, the solution could be the perfect answer to silence all the critics. But now, with the story shifting to Celeste’s alleged extortion, all of Khloe’s hard work and resources poured into the drug seemed completely wasted. Everything felt pointless.

Henrik reached up and smoothed the crease between her brows, offering a comforting smile. “Don’t worry, I’m here to help you.”

Khloe met Henrik’s steady, determined gaze, and for a brief moment, a sense of warmth and reassurance swept over her. She was grateful, in that moment, that she wasn’t facing this alone.

Feeling touched, Khloe opened her mouth to say something to Henrik, but before she could, the harsh ring of the phone cut through the silence.

She picked up the phone, and Tess’ frantic voice blurted out, “Khloe, it’s terrible! Celeste has committed suicide!”

went pale, and her phone nearly slipped from her hand. It was

lab. I’m on my way!” she commanded, cutting the call

sprang to her feet, her eyes filled with worry as she

kill herself. We need to go now.” Her voice was heavy, carrying a tremor she herself barely

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hand and leading her out. He took the driver’s seat

a drum throughout the drive, her mind spinning with terrifying possibilities. She couldn’t stand the idea that if Celeste truly died, all her efforts would be for nothing—and more importantly,

it through. Celeste’s actions were driven by her motive

squeezed her hand. His warm, firm grip seemed to transfer his strength to her. “Khloe,

voice was steady and reassuring, a beacon of

turned to him, her eyes glistening with tears. She drew in a shaky breath and nodded. “Yes,

wheel tightened as he sped through red lights, the car slicing through traffic with urgency. The thirty-minute drive to the lab was reduced to ten. When they arrived, Khloe

take her own life

accepted a million dollars from Deep Blue to stay silent about their crimes. The girl, who had always fought so hard to save herself, was utterly shattered by the