Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 654:

Whitney’s tone was convincingly earnest, as if her actions were entirely selfless. However, her real motives were far from benevolent, having long strayed from her initial goals as a medical developer.

“Okay.” Despite being aware of Whitney’s malign intent, Khloe agreed without hesitation. “Let’s head there right now.”

An evil gleam flickered in Whitney’s eyes. Turning to Henrik, her expression grew intense. She suggested with an underlying purpose, “Henrik, do you have any commitments today? If not, perhaps you could accompany us?”

Henrik appeared completely unaware of the hidden meaning behind Whitney’s words. After thinking it over, he rejected her request. “Morris called and asked me to return. I won’t be going with you this time. I’ll pick up Khloe later once I’m finished.”

Still concerned, Henrik turned to Khloe. “Let Gloria accompany you and stay close at all times. Call me immediately if anything happens, alright?”

only be apart for a short time. Why are you worried? Besides, what

soft chuckle and said, “Of course, I trust you, Aunt Whitney. Yet, one can never truly know what another person is thinking.

on Whitney’s integrity, but his

She would recall his caution when considering her next steps with

smiled faintly and responded, “You’ve changed since getting engaged.

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remained silent after her

Whitney departed in the car, Henrik stood watching the way they had gone for quite

demeanor, chuckled and turned to Khloe. “Henrik truly cares for you. It’s clear he finds it hard to leave you, even for a while. I remember he wasn’t like this in the

always seen as distant, even as a boy. People said he was cold-hearted, always appearing detached

turned her attention back to Whitney,