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?”

right in front of Eric and then put the phone on

chest. His expression darkened as panic

What’s

Despite the grogginess, his tone was remarkably soft

seemed too kind, too soothing, to belong to someone

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

softened her own voice. “I do have

care of it,” Henrik replied without a second thought, not even

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

before Henrik’s cold

and he shuddered involuntarily. “Eric, always thinking of me, always doing what you think is best for me.

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

phone in Khloe’s hand, unable to believe