Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 381

Chapter 381:

Eric wasn’t really defending Sloane—he was simply trying to preserve his own absurd reputation at her expense.

A cold laugh escaped Khloe’s lips, her gaze dripping with mockery. “So this is your tactic. Using Henrik to pressure me just to protect your pride? How revolting.”

Eric’s face hardened, and he shot back with a sharp reply. “Am I wrong? Uncle Henrik is part of the Watson family too. We’re family, and if you go through with this, it’ll disgrace the entire family!”

Khloe regarded Eric, who clung stubbornly to the notion that he was protecting the family’s reputation. A fleeting look of pity crossed her face, and then, she smiled brightly.

“Fine, since you believe Henrik would be upset by me ruining the Watson family’s reputation, why don’t we ask him what he thinks?”

front of Eric and then put the phone

ring shattered the silence, each chime a blow to Eric’s chest. His expression darkened as panic set in, but he could

the room. “Khloe! What’s going on? Aren’t you supposed

voice echoed through the room, clearly indicating that he had just woken up. Despite the grogginess, his tone was remarkably soft and gentle, making the women’s hearts

voice seemed too kind, too soothing, to belong

but think about how close Khloe and Henrik were. A flicker of jealousy flashed in his eyes as his

the warmth of Henrik’s tone, Khloe softened her

it,” Henrik replied without a

way Henrik spoke to her was so indulgent that Khloe felt a little shy, as if their private affection was being laid bare for everyone to see. She cleared her throat and then got straight to the point. “Sloane tried to frame me for cheating in the competition by bribing someone, but I caught her in the act. Now Eric is

followed before Henrik’s cold chuckle broke

always thinking of me, always doing what you think is best for me.

then the next words shattered his thoughts. Henrik’s voice took on a sharp edge. “Eric, kneel

of color. He stared at the phone in Khloe’s hand, unable to believe what he was hearing. Henrik