NovelsFreeChapter 22 Chapter 22: Henrik's strong arms held Khloe firmly as he walked her towards the waiting Rolls-Royce.
His tall and strong presence was like a protective shield, giving her an overwhelming sense of safety. He set her inside the car.
It was then that Khloe realized just how tired she was, her body feeling completely drained and limp.
This was her first real encounter with the Evans family, and the way she felt now made her feel a bit let down by herself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKhloe felt a flicker of irritation but then noticed Henrik holding her hand, causing her to glance up in surprise. As Henrik got into the car, he took her hand without thinking and began to massage her palm.
As a medical student, Khloe immediately knew he was trying to calm her.
His fingers curled around her palm, his thumb moving in a steady rhythm against the base of her thumb. The warmth of his touch felt personal, almost intimate. Khloe felt her cheeks heat up but quickly composed herself, attempting to pull her hand away.
"Stay still." Henrik's low, compelling voice filled the air, and he tightened his hold on her hand without pausing. His intense gaze met hers. "I don't want to see you letting anyone else control your feelings. The only person you should focus on is me." Henrik's words made Khloe chuckle, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Henrik, did you forget? We're only pretending." A sharp, dangerous look appeared on Henrik's finely chiseled face as his eyes locked onto Khloe. He stopped for a moment, then leaned in closer.
His breath, warm and laced with the fresh scent of mint, touched her skin.
"What's wrong? Do you think I'm being too controlling? Having second thoughts?" Henrik murmured, his voice soft but filled with a quiet intensity.
More Updateş în GatnøvetsA shiver ran down Khloe's back as her instincts picked up on the danger in the air.
She had probably let her guard slip, becoming too comfortable.
How could she forget that the man in front of her was the king of the underworld? Every movement he made radiated a chilling authority, the unmistakable presence of a leader.
As their eyes met, Khloe felt an odd flutter in her chest but kept her composure, answering him without delay. “Not at all. I told you, as long as you help me, I'll give everything I have in return." Henrik's gaze softened for a moment, hiding the dangerous look beneath. He ruffled her hair casually. Khloe let out a quiet sigh of relief. Surprisingly, Henrik was not hard to appease.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHenrik noticed her expression, and a brief smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
She thought she could treat their fake engagement as if it were just a simple deal. Unfortunately, she didn't know that once she entered his domain, there was no way out. Just then, Khloe's eyes caught the screen inside the car, showing the chaos unfolding at the Evans family estate. The footage showed the chaos that followed her departure-guests rushing out, Sloane collapsed on the floor, and other scenes of disorder.
Khloe fell silent, her thoughts swirling as a mix of emotions flickered in Her eyes.
Henrik let out a soft chuckle. “Khloe, your performance was impressive. You understood Karl's character perfectly."
Khloe glanced at him with a calm expression. "It was just using m borrowed power to scare people. It's nothing compared to your way of taking control of the Evans family's surveillance so quickly." To pull that off, Henrik must have had shighly skilled hackers at his disposal.
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