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.

Khloe said, rising from her seat. Her mind raced, but her face remained impassive. She locked eyes with Clinton, her gaze sharp and cold.

replied, his gaze warm and

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

for Khloe to

the mist still seeped into her lungs. The small amount she inhaled was enough to make her dizzy, and her vision began to fade as

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held Khloe’s arm, his tone brimming with excitement.

the same time, the floor beneath them gave way, revealing a massive deep

Clinton tried to pull Khloe down with

the door 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

Khloe lost her balance and began

dove after her, catching her mid-fall. Together, they

in their ears as they fell. Henrik gripped Khloe firmly, shifting his posture to brace for

with an inaudible crash, striking a mound of cushioning debris. Henrik was quick to his feet, helping Khloe up with a worried

the dizziness easing slightly, though her mind remained clouded. “I’m