Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 274

Chapter 274:

Gripping Khloe’s hand, she asked, “Are you out of your mind? You’re willing to throw away your entire career for Celeste?”

Charlotte held her hand firmly, but Khloe gently lifted her gaze, her eyes filled with quiet resolve.

“I’m not crazy, Charlotte. Celeste has no other choice. This is her only shot.” Though Khloe’s voice was worn with exhaustion, it held a firm determination as she pushed Charlotte aside and kept working.

“Khloe! This is ridiculous!” Charlotte, who valued logic above all, couldn’t grasp Khloe’s reckless actions. Her frustration boiled over as she yanked off her surgical gown and stormed out, heading straight for Henrik. “You’re Khloe’s fiancé, aren’t you? Why aren’t you stopping her? She’s heading straight for disaster!”

Henrik met Charlotte’s furious gaze with a calm, unwavering expression. Turning just slightly, his eyes softened as he watched Khloe in the lab, filled with a deep affection and trust.

believe in her,” Henrik replied, his voice

it? This is an untested drug. If something goes wrong, she’ll lose

gleaming with pride. “If all she cared about was climbing the career ladder, she wouldn’t be Khloe. She’s someone driven by incredible courage and a sense of duty, never backing down from a challenge because of the fear of failure. That’s what

of Khloe, relentless and determined, who clawed her way out of the deepest darkness and caught Henrik’s attention the moment they crossed paths. The brilliance she

stunned by Henrik’s words, her gaze fixed on him as she stood there, speechless for a

headed towards the lab, his eyes settling on Khloe’s focused and

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the intricate task of mixing the compounds, her every movement deliberate and precise. Time seemed to slow, with only the soft clinks and taps

the

her palms damp with sweat. Taking a deep breath, she walked

body, and everyone in the lab watched the instruments with tense anticipation. Time seemed to stretch

locked on Celeste’s face, praying for even the smallest sign of change. But as the moments passed with no visible

fluctuation flickered across the monitor. Her eyes instantly brightened, and she leaned forward, scrutinizing the data with intense