FreeGoodNovelChapter 160 Chapter 160: When they agreed to be together, both Khloe and Henrik had made it clear that their relationship was purely for mutual gain. He needed a wife to secure a patent, and she needed a husband for protection, which was what brought them together. But now, his attention and care left Khloe feeling flattered yet confused.
Why would someone like him be so genuinely kind to her without any strings attached? Her experiences over the past three years had made it hard for her to fully trust anyone again. She had too much chaos in her own life that she didn't want to drag anyone into, nor did she want to risk opening her heart again, only to get hurt.
Khloe decided it was best to clarify things now to keep Henrik from showering her with unnecessary affection. She trusted Henrik would understand where she was coming from.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt her words, Henrik looked up, his handsface partly shadowed. His presence filled the room, intense and slow, as if it were taking over the space.
Khloe met his gaze in silence.
After a moment, Henrik moved closer to Khloe, his eyes dropping just a little, filled with a sharp, possessive look as they traced her face.
His gaze was powerful, almost suffocating.
"Khloe, if I genuinely wanted to protect you, no one in Zhecrora would dare speak against you. I wouldn't let a single negative rumor tarnish your reputation." They were so close that Khloe could feel his mysterious presence surrounding her.
Khloe stepped back, her gaze drifting away.
Henrik moved a little closer, his presence almost overwhelming. A rare smile appeared on his face. His fingers gently brushed her cheek, and his voice dropped to a low, soothing tone. "Are you scared? What is it that scares you? Is it me? Or...?" "Or are you scared of feeling something for me?" Henrik kept this thought to himself, though.
Find your favorite stories at Despite Khloe's calm exterior, her fluttering lashes betrayed her struggle to stay composed. She couldn't ignore Henrik's warmth toward her or the growing intimacy between them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHenrik was a man of great power, capable of drawing the attention of countless women with a mere wave of his hand. On the other hand, Khloe bore a reputation she wasn't proud of a past that weighed heavily on her. Her sharp mind, decisiveness, and cunning had once caught Henrik's eye, earning his support. But she feared it was nothing more than a passing infatuation. Once his interest faded, their agreement would end, and everything would return to where it began.
Khloe wasn't prepared for another intimate relationship. The betrayal she suffered three years ago had shattered her once-glorious status. She was tired, reluctant to trust anyone again, and had learned to rely solely on herself. After gathering her thoughts, she looked up and said, "I'm not afraid of you, but don't confuse our act with reality." Henrik's fingers moved upward, his gaze softening with a faint smile as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. His voice took on a teasing, almost playful edge as he whispered, "Khloe, you're bold, but I get the situation. Honestly, you're overthinking this. My kindness and our closeness are just to throw off the elder in my family. Without sreal feeling between us, we might expose our agreement. Relax. When the tcomes, you'll need to put in more effort for the show. Only then will it be worth my while to help you secure Evergreen Capital."
Henrik's tone was candid, almost calculating, as though his kindness toward Khloe was just another part was of his plan. K Khloe's eyes narrowed.
Had she truly been overthinking all of this?
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