NovelsFreeChapter 9 Chapter 9: Most women, faced with such an offer from him, would have jumped at the chance without a second thought. Yet Khloe's measured hesitation intrigued him more than he'd anticipated.
"I only need a fiancée for appearances. My family left behind a patent with technology I require. But it's locked behind a stipulation: marriage. I need someone to helpfake it, to get what's rightfully mine." Henrik idly wrapped a strand of her hair around his finger. "You need an ally, and I need a wife. We both stand to gain. Think it over." Despite his polite phrasing, Khloe couldn't miss the unyielding authority behind his words.
Even though his tone was calm and almost lethargic, there was an unshakable aura of darkness and coldness surrounding him. It sent a clear signal to her instincts: stay away.
But what choice did she really have? Her life had already unraveled to its lowest point. Teaming up with Henrik wouldn't make it any worse.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor her mother.
For revenge.
Henrik was the last lifeline she had left.
"Alright," Khloe said firmly, her voice steady as she met his gaze head-on.
A radiant smile spread across her face, her eyes glinting with confidence.
Extending her hand, she said, "Hello, my future husband. Allowto introduce myself-Khloe Evans." For a brief moment, Henrik was caught off guard, but then a subtle smile curved his lips as he took her hand. "Hello, my future wife. You may ask one favor fromnow." Khloe nodded, completely unbothered. "I want you to guarantee my mother's safety. She's in a hospital under the control of the Evans family, and I'm concerned about what might happen. At the stime, I need you to ensure they have no idea you're involved." For updates, visit Galovs.co "Okay," Henrik said with a slight nod. "But tell me, wouldn't you rather havestep in and make the Evans family disappear altogether?" To say she didn't want that would've been a lie.
Khloe knew that with just one word from Henrik, the Evans family would crumble without a fight.
But deep down, she also understood that nothing in this world cwithout a cost.
Making a deal with Henrik and becoming his fiancée had already tipped the scales in her favor.
If she dared to ask him to take down the Evans family, who knew what kind of price he'd demand in return? He was not the kind of man she owed favors to lightly. She had no intention of diving into waters she couldn't navigate.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"There's no need. Isn't revenge far sweeter when you handle it yourself?" she replied, turning him down.
Henrik chuckled, clearly amused by her icy response. Watching a kitten bare its tiny claws in defiance was endlessly entertaining.
He didn't press the matter. Instead, he shrugged off his coat and draped sit over Khloe's shoulders. "Get sΕΠ sleep." As Khloe was wrapped in his coat, its warmth quickly chased away the chill clinging to her body.
It didn't smell of sweat like she'd expected; instead, it camieɗasubtle, refreshing mint scent. It was only at that moment that Khloe noticed the weight of her exhaustion.
Since the second she'd stepped out of prison, her nerves had been m stretched faut like a bowstring.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
