Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 625:

Suddenly, their eyes met, and they blurted out in unison, “Whitney!” Only Whitney would have had the resources and ability to orchestrate such a meticulous plan, leaving no trace.

Khloe said coldly, “If it’s her, then everything makes sense. No loose ends.”

Henrik looked troubled as he listened. He looked at Khloe with a mix of unease and helplessness. When their eyes met, his throat tightened, a bitter taste spreading in his chest. He pursed his lips, hesitating for a moment. Finally, he mustered the courage to speak. “If she’s against you, her motive is very simple. She wants your gene-editing technology and expertise to complete her own experiments. So, it’s because of me that you…”

He couldn’t bring himself to finish his words.

Earlier that night at the awards ceremony, Khloe shared her psychological journey during her time in prison. As Henrik listened, he appeared composed on the surface, but deep inside, he felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow for her. If Whitney was the mastermind behind Khloe’s imprisonment, then Henrik was inevitably tangled in it.

This realization stunned Khloe. She looked at Henrik in disbelief. “Are you really wallowing in self-blame?” Henrik was speechless.

Khloe turned her gaze away and looked ahead. “Your dedication to researching genetic disorder treatments stems from your mother’s dying wish. But you’ve never intentionally harmed anyone. Whitney was targeting me when she couldn’t solve the genetic disorder herself. This is entirely her fault. You have nothing to do with it.”

had no reason to blame himself. Not only was it

So captivating, it seemed impossible for anyone to take their eyes off her. The pink hue at the tip of her ear

slightly. He leaned closer to Khloe and whispered, his voice magnetically charming, “Do you

Khloe was rendered speechless.

content at

people with no sense of personal boundaries

a brief

to have discovered some treasure. His eyes sparkled as he looked at Khloe. “You feel sorry for me. I can

and it seemed he was reluctant to look away. Finally,

her lips brushed against his. The sudden contact sent a jolt through both of them. It was as if an invisible switch

Khloe could react, he wrapped his arm around her

bodies were pressed