Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 485:

A sharp wave of shock rippled through Khloe, her thoughts momentarily thrown into disarray. However, she quickly regained her composure. Her eyes narrowed slightly, masking her shock, but her smile vanished.

After a brief silence, she spoke in a controlled, icy tone. “Clinton, that’s not funny. And if this gets out, you know what will happen to you. I’ll pretend I never heard it.”

Despite her words, Khloe kept her eyes fixed on Clinton, trying to read his face for any hint of deceit. But his solemn expression only made her heart sink.

Was Clinton being truthful?

“Khloe, you’re more skilled in this field than I am. If you run some tests, you’ll get the answer,” Clinton said, shaking his head with a bitter smile. “If I could, I wouldn’t wish this illness on Uncle Henrik. Everyone knows the Watson family is one of the most powerful in the country. But Grandpa is getting weaker, losing his influence. Now, it’s Uncle Henrik who keeps the family’s reputation alive. If something happens to him, it won’t do me any favors as a member of the Watson family.”

Khloe could tell Clinton wasn’t lying—at least not about Henrik’s illness. Even if some of his words were questionable, the illness was real and couldn’t be faked.

“I’ll verify it,” Khloe said, rising from her seat. Her mind raced, but her face remained impassive. She locked eyes with Clinton, her gaze sharp and cold. “If you’re lying to me, I won’t need Henrik to take care of you. I’ll deal with you myself.”

“Go ahead and verify it,” Clinton replied, his gaze warm and almost affectionate. “I’ll be waiting for your response.”

As Khloe stood up, a slight tremor ran through her, causing her to knock her stool over. She instinctively reached to catch it, but just as she did, the sprinkler overhead sprang to life, unleashing a torrent of foul-smelling mist that drenched her.

There was no way for Khloe to avoid it.

She quickly covered her mouth and nose with her hand, using her arm to protect her face, but a bit of the mist still seeped into her lungs. The small amount she inhaled was enough to make her dizzy, and her vision began to fade as the world around her blurred.

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Clinton held Khloe’s arm, his tone brimming with excitement. “Khloe, are you alright?”

While Clinton’s concern seemed genuine, his grip on Khloe’s arm tightened covertly. At the same time, the floor beneath them gave way, revealing a massive deep pit.

Just as Clinton tried to pull Khloe down with him, something unexpected happened.

Henrik burst through the door the instant the sprinkler system activated, his gaze fierce with intent. He landed a sharp kick on Clinton, the impact sending him flying. Clinton’s body tumbled through the air until it slammed against a wall, sliding to the floor.

Meanwhile, Khloe lost her balance and began to fall toward the dark pit below.

Without a second thought, Henrik dove after her, catching her mid-fall. Together, they descended rapidly into the hole like meteorites streaking through the night sky.

Khloe and Henrik plunged quickly into the darkness, the wind screaming in their ears as they fell. Henrik gripped Khloe firmly, shifting his posture to brace for the impact when they hit the ground.

They landed with an inaudible crash, striking a mound of cushioning debris. Henrik was quick to his feet, helping Khloe up with a worried expression. “Khloe, are you alright?”noveldrama

Khloe shook her head, the dizziness easing slightly, though her mind remained clouded. “I’m okay, but this place feels incredibly strange.”

Henrik’s eyes scanned their surroundings cautiously. They were in a gloomy, damp underground chamber, the walls adorned with dimly glowing phosphorescent markings that cast weak light on the twisting pathways. The air was filled with a musty, rotting smell, adding a chilling atmosphere to the setting.

“Clinton actually dared to plan against us like this. I’ll make sure he faces the consequences,” Henrik said flatly, his eyes sharp with vengeful resolve.

Khloe tried to respond, but a sudden wave of dizziness overwhelmed her. She felt inexplicably hot, her cheeks burning.

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