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?”

Khloe dialed Henrik’s number right in front of Eric and then put

expression darkened as panic set in, but he

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

just woken up. Despite the grogginess, his tone was remarkably soft and gentle, making the women’s hearts flutter and their faces

the infamous underworld kingpin? His voice seemed too kind, too soothing, to belong to someone

his ears, Eric couldn’t help but think about how close Khloe and Henrik were.

the warmth of Henrik’s tone, Khloe softened her own voice.

I’ll take care of it,” Henrik replied without a second thought,

everyone to see. She cleared her throat and then got straight to the point. “Sloane tried to frame me for cheating in the competition

before Henrik’s cold

he shuddered involuntarily. “Eric, always thinking of me, always doing what you think is best for me. You’re truly fit to be the heir of the Watson family.” Henrik’s

Henrik agreed with him, but then the next words shattered his thoughts. Henrik’s voice took on a sharp edge. “Eric, kneel and slap yourself

smile instantly fading as his face drained of color. He stared at the phone in Khloe’s hand, unable to believe what he was hearing. Henrik actually wanted him to do