Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 638:

Sheri’s expression stiffened for a moment before she forced herself to mask her emotions. She managed a brittle laugh. “Henrik, are you turning me down so bluntly because you’re afraid of upsetting Khloe? Surely she isn’t so narrow-minded.”

Khloe’s eyebrows arched slightly. Narrow-minded? She smirked inwardly—she was petty, and she knew it.

Before Khloe could respond, Henrik stepped in smoothly. “Khloe’s far more open-minded than you think. But I’m turning you down because I simply don’t want to sit with you. I have responsibilities as someone with a fiancée, and I intend to uphold them. Besides, didn’t the person who invited you to this event arrange a seat for you?”

Sheri blinked, unsure whether Henrik was softening his stance. Just as she opened her mouth to respond, Henrik dealt the final blow. “If you don’t have a seat, feel free to stand.”

Sheri’s composure crumbled, though she clenched her teeth to keep from snapping. She bit her lower lip, her gaze meeting Henrik’s icy, warning eyes. Her smile was tight as she forced herself to answer, “Of course I have a seat.” Not waiting for another word, she straightened her back and tried to leave with what dignity she had left. “In that case, Henrik, I’ll return to my seat.” Henrik didn’t bother to acknowledge her further.

Utterly humiliated, Sheri abandoned any pretense of politeness. She didn’t even glance at Khloe as she walked away.

in mock disapproval. “You really don’t know how to treat a lady gently. Look at her face—it’s absolutely

hidden in Khloe’s expression. She was trying to appear indifferent, but her smugness betrayed her. “You’re the only lady I need to treat gently. So, have you thought it over?

lingered on Khloe’s

coughed lightly to clear her throat and sat in the front seat.

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armrest. “You always retreat as soon as you see something off. Forget it. I’m not gonna force you.” The clear doting in Henrik’s tone was like a drumstick beating against Khloe’s heart, pounding so hard that it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. But she tried her best to remain calm and let

hall one after another and sat in their respective

and said, “Henrik is smart enough to know I’ve been wanting to see you,

couldn’t help but smile when she saw the happiness etched on Morris’ face. “I also wanted to come

time. He looked around the hall and,

the ground up and make it successful. Whoever’s

could withstand scrutiny and achieve long-term profitability.