NovelsFreeChapter 25 Chapter 25: After a brief pause, she reached into her handbag and pulled out something for Henrik.
It was a sleek box in a deep blue-black shade.
"This is for you. I made it with my own hands.” Henrik blinked in mild surprise as he accepted the box and opened it.
Inside was a finely crafted ring resting against plush velvet. The ring was fashioned from a rare and precious metal; its design was sleek and refined. A delicate tulip engraving adorned its surface, while tiny diamonds sparkled along its edges, giving it a sophisticated black-silver sheen that radiated understated elegance and charm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThree years ago, Khloe had created it as a special birthday present for Eric. But before his birthday had caround, something had happened, and she had ended up in prison. Noticing Henrik's fixed gaze on the ring, Khloe began to worry. Giving him a gift originally meant for someone else might not sit well.
Extending her hand, she said, "If it's not to your liking, I can just toss it.” "I like it a lot," Henrik cut in, slipping the ring onto his finger.
The ring slid perfectly onto his finger, accentuating the strong contours of his hand as its subtle sparkle glimmered with every movement.
Even Khloe couldn't help but be amazed by how effortlessly the ring suited Henrik.
Henrik turned the ring slightly, inspecting it with quiet interest. "Would this count as a token of affection?" "What if I say yes?" Khloe replied after a brief pause.
"In that case, it seems like something's still missing." Reaching into his pocket, Henrik pulled out a necklace with a jade pendant, its surface gleaming softly.
He rose to his feet, looped the necklace around Khloe's neck, and then squatted beside her, his eyes locking onto hers.
Find the latest stories gVl"From this moment, you're officially the lady of the Watson family. This pendant grants you full authority over every Watson family venture, whether it's within the legal framework or not." Henrik's declaration hung in the air, as solemn as a wedding vow. His expression was so earnest that it made Khloe's heart flutter.
But she knew better; this was all for show, a necessary act to deceive the elder in Henrik's family.
"Don't worry. I'll protect this token, and I won't abuse its power," she replied smoothly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHenrik's gaze narrowed slightly. This clever woman was sharp and composed-perhaps too much so.
While Khloe's level-headedness saved him a lot of trouble, a faint discomfort settled within him.
Too deep in thought to reply, he simply murmured an indifferent "hmm." The meal ended pleasantly enough.
The two returned to Henrik's house.
Fiona, who had been expecting them, greeted them in the Watson, the pers" "Mr! you requested is here." "Alright, Khloe and I will just freshen up first." Henrik nodded.
Not long after, the couple emerged in casual hattire, their hands m intertwined as they entered the living NO room. Khloe saw a young woman leaping to her feet, her eyes lighting up like fireworks.
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