Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 389

Chapter 389:

“Father, I wasn’t in the wrong. I just didn’t want to make a scene. It’s Uncle Henrik’s fault—he can’t stand that I was once engaged to Khloe and purposely made it hard for me!” Eric’s face tightened with frustration.

“Ha! Not wanting to make a scene? You’re lying to yourself! Don’t think I don’t see through you. You were trying to challenge Henrik just to get Khloe’s attention,” Harold retorted, his eyes burning with anger. “Do you really think anyone will buy that childish stunt of yours? Kneeling at the competition wasn’t just trouble; it was an utter disgrace to the Watson family!”

Harold’s words silenced Eric for a moment. His fists tightened until his knuckles turned white. “Am I supposed to just let him walk all over me? Because he’s in power now, should I just swallow my pride? The history I share with Khloe still eats at him, and he constantly comes after me, making me kneel and endure this humiliation. It’s an embarrassment to both of us. What does Henrik think we are? His personal lapdogs?”

Eric’s outburst only deepened Harold’s anger. His glare swept over the servants, and he snapped, “Get out. I need to speak to my son in private.” The servants quickly filed out, leaving father and son in solitude. Once alone, Harold’s demeanor changed as he…

should someone like him, the illegitimate child, hold so much power? Years ago, I tried to

you hate him so much, why do you bow down to

gotten out of my hands, so I’m left with no choice but to submit to him,” Harold explained, a scowl darkening his face. “Henrik’s weapons and his powerful network are something I can’t contend with, and his

quickly grasped the meaning behind his father’s words. “Are you saying Khloe is

her again at the National Biopharmaceutical Competition, showing no regard for your humiliation. It’s clear now that she means something to him.” Harold’s eyes gleamed with cold calculation. “We can use her to bring Henrik down. I’ll leave this task to you, Eric. You were once engaged to Khloe; surely you

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with nothing but contempt,

release from prison, Eric found her more alluring and remarkable than ever, which made it impossible for him to move on. This was

back me, I’m certain I can win Khloe back. She

Go and win Khloe’s heart once again. We’ll back you,” Harold said, pleased as he patted Eric on the shoulder. “If you can make her

flooding him. He already began imagining Khloe returning to his side, leaving Henrik in a state of