Chapter 303


Chapter 303:

“Mr. Douglas, happy birthday,” Khloe responded with a gracious smile and handed her gift to Ashton.

“Oh, thank you. How thoughtful of you!” Ashton took the gift with both hands and handed it to the butler behind him. Then, he said to Henrik, “Mr. Watson, the banquet hasn’t started yet. Can we have a chat in private?”

“Sure.” Henrik knew Ashton had something important to discuss, most likely something related to the election. So, although he was reluctant to leave Khloe, he nodded in agreement.

But before he left, he specifically instructed Khloe, “If anyone bothers you while I’m away, stand up for yourself. I’ll back you up.”

Henrik knew Khloe too well. It was her cautious, rational nature that worried him. She might choose to tolerate things for the senator’s sake.

felt like Henrik sometimes worried too much about her. It seemed that in his eyes, she was like a child who needed protection. Yet, the feeling of always having someone care for her was

gave Khloe a deep look. Then, he followed Ashton to the

like a regal flower blooming in a grand estate. The other guests couldn’t help but secretly glance at her from time to time, curiosity and doubt swirling in

who controlled the underworld in the country. Aside from that, he

was always alone at any events. This was their first time seeing

Who was this woman?

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particularly those who were secretly

them had carefully chosen their

she allowed to stand next to Henrik? What family is she from?” asked a girl in a pink dress, her face twisted

like she’s from a noble family, right? I overheard Mr. Douglas mention her last name—Evans. There aren’t any prestigious

thick with sarcasm. She shot a malicious look at the most admired girl in the crowd. “Baylee, aren’t you the

Douglas, Ashton’s daughter, known for her beauty, shot a cold look at the girl in the blue dress and scoffed. “Erma, I think you’re the one letting jealousy get the best of you. We don’t even know anything about this woman’s background, and you expect me to be the one to test the waters? I’m not

in frustration, her jealousy of Khloe undeniable. But she was also shrewd and wouldn’t make

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