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.

with Clinton, her gaze sharp and cold. “If you’re lying to me, I won’t need Henrik to take

replied, his gaze warm and almost affectionate. “I’ll be

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

was no way for Khloe to

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

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tone brimming with excitement. “Khloe,

on Khloe’s arm tightened covertly. At the same

Khloe down with him,

a sharp kick on Clinton, the impact sending him

began to fall

after her, catching her mid-fall. Together, they descended rapidly into the hole

plunged quickly into the darkness, the wind screaming in their ears as they fell. Henrik gripped Khloe firmly, shifting

crash, striking a mound of cushioning debris. Henrik was quick to his feet, helping Khloe

easing slightly, though her mind remained clouded. “I’m okay, but this place feels

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