Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 485

Chapter 485:

A sharp wave of shock rippled through Khloe, her thoughts momentarily thrown into disarray. However, she quickly regained her composure. Her eyes narrowed slightly, masking her shock, but her smile vanished.

After a brief silence, she spoke in a controlled, icy tone. “Clinton, that’s not funny. And if this gets out, you know what will happen to you. I’ll pretend I never heard it.”

Despite her words, Khloe kept her eyes fixed on Clinton, trying to read his face for any hint of deceit. But his solemn expression only made her heart sink.

Was Clinton being truthful?

“Khloe, you’re more skilled in this field than I am. If you run some tests, you’ll get the answer,” Clinton said, shaking his head with a bitter smile. “If I could, I wouldn’t wish this illness on Uncle Henrik. Everyone knows the Watson family is one of the most powerful in the country. But Grandpa is getting weaker, losing his influence. Now, it’s Uncle Henrik who keeps the family’s reputation alive. If something happens to him, it won’t do me any favors as a member of the Watson family.”

Khloe could tell Clinton wasn’t lying—at least not about Henrik’s illness. Even if some of his words were questionable, the illness was real and couldn’t be faked.

remained impassive. She locked eyes with Clinton, her gaze sharp and

ahead and verify it,” Clinton replied, his gaze warm and almost affectionate. “I’ll be waiting

over. She instinctively reached to catch it, but just as she did, the sprinkler overhead

no way for Khloe

hand, using her arm to protect her face, but a bit of the mist still seeped into her lungs. The small amount she inhaled was enough to make her dizzy, and her vision began to fade

your

his tone brimming with excitement. “Khloe, are

At the same time, the floor beneath them gave

tried to pull Khloe down with

the instant the sprinkler system activated, his gaze fierce with intent. He landed a sharp kick on Clinton, the impact sending him flying. Clinton’s body tumbled through the air until it slammed against

and began to

catching her mid-fall. Together, they descended rapidly into the hole like meteorites streaking through the

they fell.

Henrik was quick to his feet, helping Khloe up with a worried expression.

head, the dizziness easing slightly, though her mind remained clouded. “I’m okay, but this