Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 382

Chapter 382:

The title of heir to the Watson family had been Eric’s lifelong dream, something he’d fought for tirelessly. How could he give that up now? But if he obeyed Henrik’s demand in front of everyone, he’d lose all sense of pride and dignity—he’d never be able to face anyone again.

Eric hesitated for a long moment, but eventually, with obvious reluctance, he knelt before Khloe in front of the onlookers. A wave of humiliation washed over him as his fists clenched, his nails digging into his palms, but all he could do was bite back his frustration.

“Slap yourself!” Henrik’s voice rang out, cold and commanding, sending a chill through the room. Eric’s lips quivered as sweat began to bead on his forehead. He glanced around at the crowd, then met Khloe’s gaze before lifting his hand. It felt unbearably heavy, as though every ounce of his strength was required just to raise it.

The sharp sound of a slap rang through the hall as Eric, humiliated, slapped his own face in front of everyone.

In that instant, a wave of deep regret washed over him. Had he known Khloe would be so unforgiving and call Henrik, he would never have begged for Sloane’s sake.

Eric, a storm of bitterness and

slap echoed through the phone, Henrik’s tone softened once more as he reassured Khloe. “My reputation doesn’t need protecting by covering for a schemer. It won’t

of his relationship with Khloe. As a ruthless and decisive boss of

help but sigh, disappointed to see such

Khloe listened to Henrik’s words, a wave of warmth spread through her chest, and her cheeks turned a light shade of pink.

you,” Henrik said, his voice full of reassurance before he ended the

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knowing glances with Khloe. Sloane’s face drained of color as she realized that Eric was no

options, she

falling as she pleaded, “I was wrong. Please, forgive me

discreetly revealed something,

to call the police. “Khloe, could you do me a favor and handle

change in tone caught her off guard. What caused this change? If she let this

change in attitude was connected to the person pulling the strings behind Sloane’s attempt to tarnish