NovelStartChapter 71 Chapter 71: "And with such a handsfiancé like you, why would I even give Eric a second glance? I'm not blind." Khloe's praise was clearly over the top, yet her intentional flattery somehow soothed the simmering frustration within Henrik. He found her words unexpectedly gratifying.
"Don't think for a second that your sweet words will work on me," Henrik said in an icy tone. "There are times when I wonder if I should've just wiped out the entire Evans family, along with Eric." He gave Khloe a brief look, pulling the suit jacket tighter around her, his gaze growing darker.
Khloe let out a light chuckle, her voice playful. "Henrik, are you jealous?" Henrik met her gaze with a serious look, his eyes burning with intensity. "Yes, I am jealous." Khloe was taken by surprise; she hadn't expected Henrik to be so open about it.
Under the cool night breeze, their eyes locked, and for a moment, it felt like titself had paused.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKhloe's heart pounded in her chest, and instinctively, she clasped Henrik's fingers, trying to mask the emotions swirling inside her.
"Okay, I get it. You're here to support me. The Evans family is no challenge, but Eric, being the heir to the Watson family, is a different story. Eliminating him could lead to serious complications." A playful smile curled on Khloe's lips as she reassured him. "I'll make things difficult for them, but I won't let them pusharound." Noticing Henrik's brow crease slightly, Khloe shook his hand, trying to lighten the mood.
"Don't worry; if things get out of hand, I won't hesitate to ask for your help. It's freezing out here. Where's your car?" she inquired, glancing around.
Henrik leaned down and wrapped his arms around her. He whispered in her ear, "You're not alone anymore. I'll always be here for you." His words melted away the coldness that had gripped her after leaving the banquet, filling her with a wave of warmth.
galnovs.com, where stories thrive "Mm." Khloe embraced Henrik in return, her smile growing more genuine and sweet.
With him at her side, she knew she would have the strength and confidence to pursue her vengeance without hesitation or fear.
"Thank you, Henrik," she whispered softly, her heart swelling with gratitude.
In that instant, Khloe no longer saw herself as just Henrik's fake fiancée.
She simply savored the warmth of his embrace, feeling the coldness inside her slowly dissolve.
At that moment, Khloe had no idea what Henrik's words truly meant—a burning passion poised to erupt, with an intensity and unpredictability as deep as the ocean.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe Evans family mansion blazed with light, its grandeur casting a stark contrast to the tension that simmered inside.
In Sloane's room, Lorraine carefully eased her dazed daughter onto the bed, gently removing her clothes and shoes.
Sloane's body was a patchwork of brutal bruises, with a bloody gash marring henfoot-all inflicted by Khloe's attack earlier that day. Lorraine glanced at the injuries, her breath quickening with barely contained fury. "That bitch! Khloe, you'll regret this."
At the mention of Khloe's name, Sloane snapped back to reality, her face crumpling as tears flowed.m "Mom, what do we do now? Everyone knows I was the other woman, the one trying to seduce Eric to climb the ladder! My reputation, my image-everything is ruined!"
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