NovelsFreeChapter 26 Chapter 26: The girl was dressed head-to-toe in the latest Chanel couture, with a few daring purple highlights streaking through her hair. She looked bold, trendy, and unmistakably confident.
Fiona scolded, “Tess, mind your manners in front of Mr. Watson." "Mom! It's the first tI've ever seen Henrik with anyone! Can't I show a little excitement?" Tess Byrd bounded over to Khloe, who quickly pieced things together.
This was Fiona's daughter, and given Fiona's high status as Henrik's nanny, Tess was practically family—a sister to Henrik in all but blood.
"Pleasure to meet you." With a calm, elegant smile, Khloe extended her hand. “I'm Khloe Evans." Tess shook her hand, eyes dancing as she took in Khloe's every detail.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe had been itching to know what kind of woman could capture Henrik's attention, let alone his heart. The man had always seemed untouched by romance, yet now, he had supposedly fallen in love with this woman at first sight.
As Tess took in Khloe's ethereal beauty and graceful confidence, she found herself genuinely impressed. In her eyes, Khloe was stunning-the perfect match for Henrik's sophisticated taste.
But there was something that couldn't be overlooked, and that was how her family had described her.
Tess remarked honestly, "Ms. Evans, people say the worst about you, calling you a disgrace to your family. But seeing you now, I can tell it's all baseless gossip. Doesn't it make you want to fight back against such slander?" Khloe gave a small, knowing smile.
Tess might have sounded direct, but Khloe knew she was probing-curious to see if she'd use Henrik's power to get her revenge.
With the Evans family set against her, it wasn't hard to imagine she would lean heavily on Henrik's influence to even the score.
Stay connected at gvlnovesKhloe didn't bother to deny it. "Of course, I'll retaliate. I'll rely on Henrik's support if I need to, but I know my boundaries. This is betweenand the Evans family. I won't drag Henrik in more than necessary." Tess blinked in surprise, momentarily caught off guard by Khloe's frankness. She coughed to hide her reaction, but inwardly, her admiration grew.
Truth be told, Khloe's honesty was refreshing.
"Have a seat," Henrik said, gesturing for Khloe to sit beside him. Their engagement was just a front, known only to him, Khloe, and Fiona.
So, the act continued in front of Tess.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKhloe took her place next to Henrik, naturally leaning against his shoulder-a habit formed over the past week. Her body softened as she melted into his side, her frpressed against him with a subtle intimacy.
Henrik's arm slipped around her waist with practiced ease, the two of them radiating a chemistry that left no one questioning their connection.
Tess' cheeks flushed pink at the sight. They were breathtaking together. Seeing such a gorgeous pair was captivating.
Henrik caught Tess's dazed expression and gave her a dry, m chastising glance, silently signaling her to keep her composure.
"Khloe has a plan involving Starshine Entertainment,” Henrik began, pulling Tess back to the business at hand. "Since you run the company, we wanted to get your thoughts."
The mention of business sobered m Tess immediately, her brows knitting with concern. "Is this because of Stoane Evans rising fame? The entertainment industry isn't as simple as it seems, and rushing in could do more harm than good."
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