FreeGoodNovelChapter 118 Chapter 118: Henrik found her hesitant yet defiant stance amusing, though he gave no sign of it.
The crocodile remained completely still, its cold, unyielding skin making Khloe both nervous and oddly excited. Then, the crocodile moved its head ever so slightly, and Khloe, startled, jumped back, landing right in Henrik's arms.
Wrapped in his arms, she clung to him, feeling an overwhelming sense of safety against his firm, warm chest. Without thinking, Henrik held her tighter, his arms securely wrapped around her waist.
Henrik tilted his head just enough to glance at the person in his arms. Her hair brushed against his chin, sending a light tickle through him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis voice was low and reassuring as he whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I'm here." Khloe lifted her eyes to meet Henrik's intense gaze. For a brief moment, it felt as though thad paused.
Her cheeks flushed with a soft pink, her eyes betraying a blend of surprise and embarrassment, a sharp contrast to her usual composed self. This rare vulnerability made her even more endearing.
After a few moments, Khloe collected herself, but when Henrik looked at her again, he noticed her eyes were tinged with redness.
His heart tightened with a rush of emotion, and an unexpected wave of anger surged through him.
Without hesitation, he scooped Khloe up into his arms and kicked the crocodile away.
The crocodile, as if feeling wronged, let out a low whimper before retreating into the water.
"It's all right. Let's leave," Henrik murmured, trying to soothe her.
Latist chapters in gl.☐☐ Khloe tried to step forward, but her legs buckled beneath her. Frustration surged through her as she scolded herself. How could she be this weak because of a crocodile? Henrik noticed her struggle, and his eyes softened with a faint smile. Without a word, he continued to carry her.
Khloe rested her face against his neck, gradually calming as she listened to his steady breathing.
She could feel the rhythm of his steady steps and the strength of his heartbeat against her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFor reasons she couldn't explain, a sudden wave of warmth spread across her ears.
Later that evening, Zhecrora University's student administration released an official statement. The widely discussed bullying incident on campus would undergo a full investigation, with the police working alongside the university. They would also delve into the claims of academic fraud.
The moment the announcement went live, reporters, who had been waiting all night for the scoop, rushed to Zhecrora University desperate to get interviews. After all, a scandal involving such a prestigious university, with a legacy spanning over a century, was sure to make waves. Every reporter was determined to land the front-page story.
Khloe didn't find out about the incident until the following morning, when she woke up. Upon checking her social media, she saw that almost every trending topic was related to it. Khloe tapped on one of the trending links, only to be bombarded by a flood of insults aimed directly at her. "I've heard of this Khloe Evans. Who knows what methods she used to audit classes at Zhecrora University? I heard she cto steal Sloane's fiancé. What a disgrace!" "It's unbelievable! How could Zhecrora University allow someone like her to audit classes? Even if she's just auditing, she doesn't deserve it. It's annoying to even be in the suniversity as her."
"Everyone in Zhecrora knows she's a mirror image of her ton mother-completely dependent on men. Her mother was disowned by the Evans family for infidelity, and she herself got expelled for her reckless behavior. Now, she's leveraging men to climb her way up, aiming for stardom by joining a film crew." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
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