NovelsFreeChapter 24 Chapter 24: His hands moved with practiced ease. He grabbed a sharp knife, and with a graceful flick of his wrist, he sliced through the vegetables effortlessly. Each piece was perfectly uniform, lined up neatly on the cutting board. His eyes were focused, like he was dealing with something really important.
Gone was his usual sharp demeanor-instead, he looked surprisingly charming.
In that instant, Khloe suddenly grasped why smen cherished the sight of a woman preparing a meal. This moment felt unexpectedly touching and genuine.
After prepping the ingredients, Henrik turned on the stove, and the blue flflickered to life in an instant. Before long, the table was filled with a variety of mouthwatering dishes, each one vibrant and aromatic, though their flavors remained a mystery for now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs Henrik wrapped up the meal, staff seemed to materialize from thin air, silently placing the dishes on the table before vanishing just as quietly.
"Give it a taste," he suggested, passing her a towel to dry her hands before offering her a serving of steak, her favorite dish.
As soon as she took a bite, she was blown away by how good it tasted.
"Wow, this is amazing!" Khloe blurted out, clearly astonished. "You're good at everything, even cooking." Her eyes grew wide, like a curious cat seeing something unbelievable, making her so cute that Henrik had to resist the urge to pinch her cheeks.
Sadly, she wasn't shouse pet, and she still wasn't quite used to his casual touch.
Henrik held back and explained, "When my mother got sick, her appetite faded. I took up cooking to help her enjoy meals again." The atmosphere grew a little heavy with that revelation. After all, it was no secret that Henrik's mother had passed on.
In moments like this, people typically felt uneasy or rushed to offer their sympathies.
Khloe, however, skipped the usual pretense and took another bite. "Your mother must have been an incredible woman." gVinovs is where stories live Henrik's lashes fluttered briefly. “What makes you say that?" "Just look at this place. She built something so serene, and thanks to her, I get to enjoy it. Plus, she taught you to cook, and now I'm benefiting from that too. Even though I never met her, it's obvious she was a kind and remarkable woman." It was true-his mother had been a wonderful soul, though her twas tragically brief.
In a quiet voice, Henrik murmured, "Don't follow her path. Kind-hearted people often end up being exploited." Without warning, he leaned in, a playful grin tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"How about I make the Evans family disappear? Believe me, it wouldn't take much." His tone was deep and alluring, like a forbidden promise impossible to ignore.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThough Henrik claimed there'd be no price, it was obvious he was merely trying to entice her.
He was well-known for his impeccable track record and trustworthiness, yet he never entered a deal without ensuring it served his interests.
Khloe raised a finger and lightly tapped it against his lips. "Henrik, whether you're planning to take advantage ofor ruin me, there's no need to hurry. Let's just savor the food for now."
"You're too sharp, impossible to fool." Henrik sighed, catching her finger, a mock look of disappointment crossing his face.
Khloe felt exasperated, unable to understand why he was so om determined to get her on board with his plan. Whatever his motives, she preferred to stand on her own two feet rather than lean on others.
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