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?”

another word, Khloe dialed Henrik’s number right in front of Eric and then put the phone

chime a blow to Eric’s chest. His expression darkened as panic set in, but

“Khloe! What’s going on? Aren’t you supposed to be at

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 flutter and

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

think about how close Khloe and Henrik were. A flicker of jealousy flashed in his eyes as his fists clenched, a wave

softened her own voice. “I do have something to

take care of it,” Henrik replied

cleared her throat and then got straight to the point. “Sloane tried to frame me for cheating in the competition by bribing someone, but

followed before Henrik’s cold chuckle

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

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

fading as his face drained of color. He stared at the phone in Khloe’s hand,