Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 625:

Suddenly, their eyes met, and they blurted out in unison, “Whitney!” Only Whitney would have had the resources and ability to orchestrate such a meticulous plan, leaving no trace.

Khloe said coldly, “If it’s her, then everything makes sense. No loose ends.”

Henrik looked troubled as he listened. He looked at Khloe with a mix of unease and helplessness. When their eyes met, his throat tightened, a bitter taste spreading in his chest. He pursed his lips, hesitating for a moment. Finally, he mustered the courage to speak. “If she’s against you, her motive is very simple. She wants your gene-editing technology and expertise to complete her own experiments. So, it’s because of me that you…”

He couldn’t bring himself to finish his words.

Earlier that night at the awards ceremony, Khloe shared her psychological journey during her time in prison. As Henrik listened, he appeared composed on the surface, but deep inside, he felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow for her. If Whitney was the mastermind behind Khloe’s imprisonment, then Henrik was inevitably tangled in it.

This realization stunned Khloe. She looked at Henrik in disbelief. “Are you really wallowing in self-blame?” Henrik was speechless.

Khloe turned her gaze away and looked ahead. “Your dedication to researching genetic disorder treatments stems from your mother’s dying wish. But you’ve never intentionally harmed anyone. Whitney was targeting me when she couldn’t solve the genetic disorder herself. This is entirely her fault. You have nothing to do with it.”

Henrik had no reason to blame himself. Not only was it unnecessary, but it bordered on foolishness.

Henrik flinched slightly, then turned to look at Khloe. She looked even more beautiful under the neon lights streaming through the window. So captivating, it seemed impossible for anyone to take their eyes off her. The pink hue at the tip of her ear added something special, something that seemed almost magical.

Suddenly, a thought crossed Henrik’s mind. The corners of his thin lips curved slightly. He leaned closer to Khloe and whispered, his voice magnetically charming, “Do you just feel sorry for me?”

Khloe was rendered speechless.

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“No,” Khloe retorted coldly after a brief silence. “Don’t talk nonsense.”

However, Henrik seemed to have discovered some treasure. His eyes sparkled as he looked at Khloe. “You feel sorry for me. I can tell.”

Khloe pursed her lips tightly. She could feel his intense stare, and it seemed he was reluctant to look away. Finally, she took a deep breath, turned her head, and glared at him fiercely.

But unexpectedly, in that moment, her lips brushed against his. The sudden contact sent a jolt through both of them. It was as if an invisible switch had been triggered.

Instantly, Henrik’s gaze turned predatory. Before Khloe could react, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her body closer to his.

Their bodies were pressed together intimately.

In the driver’s seat, Alan accidentally glanced at the rearview mirror. He paused for a moment, then quickly refocused on the road. Giving Henrik and Khloe the space they needed was the wisest choice. The last thing he wanted to do was interrupt whatever was unfolding between them.

In the back seat, the two remained undisturbed.

Khloe felt Henrik’s lips continuously exploring hers. But when she saw the deep emotion in his eyes, her heart inexplicably trembled. With a rush of clarity, she quickly pushed him away.

She tried to appear composed, redirecting the conversation to Whitney. “We’re only speculating about Whitney. We have no proof. Next, I’ll use the patented gene technology to test Whitney and gather relevant evidence. Do you have any objections?”

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