Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss - Chapter 303

Chapter 303:

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“Mr. Douglas, happy birthday,” Khloe responded with a gracious smile and handed her gift to Ashton.

“Oh, thank you. How thoughtful of you!” Ashton took the gift with both hands and handed it to the butler behind him. Then, he said to Henrik, “Mr. Watson, the banquet hasn’t started yet. Can we have a chat in private?”

“Sure.” Henrik knew Ashton had something important to discuss, most likely something related to the election. So, although he was reluctant to leave Khloe, he nodded in agreement.

But before he left, he specifically instructed Khloe, “If anyone bothers you while I’m away, stand up for yourself. I’ll back you up.”

Henrik knew Khloe too well. It was her cautious, rational nature that worried him. She might choose to tolerate things for the senator’s sake.

Khloe nodded slightly, looking at him with eyes filled with warmth. “Don’t worry, I won’t let myself be wronged.” She felt like Henrik sometimes worried too much about her. It seemed that in his eyes, she was like a child who needed protection. Yet, the feeling of always having someone care for her was quite comforting.

Henrik gave Khloe a deep look. Then, he followed Ashton to the private meeting room on the second floor.

Khloe found a place to sit. Her posture was graceful and composed, like a regal flower blooming in a grand estate. The other guests couldn’t help but secretly glance at her from time to time, curiosity and doubt swirling in their hearts.

Everyone knew Henrik was an unofficial king who controlled the underworld in the country. Aside from that, he also had immense wealth in legitimate businesses.

He was always alone at any events. This was their first time seeing him with a female companion.

Who was this woman?

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At the banquet, several young ladies from noble families, particularly those who were secretly interested in Henrik, couldn’t resist gossiping about Khloe.

After all, most of them had carefully chosen their outfits with Henrik in mind.

“Who is that woman? How is she allowed to stand next to Henrik? What family is she from?” asked a girl in a pink dress, her face twisted with jealousy.

“She doesn’t look like she’s from a noble family, right? I overheard Mr. Douglas mention her last name—Evans. There aren’t any prestigious families with that surname in our country. Perhaps she’s just a minor celebrity?”

“Huh, she’s nothing special aside from her looks. Mr. Watson is so handsome and charming; I can’t understand what he sees in her to bring her along,” sneered a woman in a blue dress, her voice thick with sarcasm. She shot a malicious look at the most admired girl in the crowd. “Baylee, aren’t you the one who’s always been infatuated with Mr. Watson? Now there’s this woman clinging to him, aren’t you going to do something about it?”

Baylee Douglas, Ashton’s daughter, known for her beauty, shot a cold look at the girl in the blue dress and scoffed. “Erma, I think you’re the one letting jealousy get the best of you. We don’t even know anything about this woman’s background, and you expect me to be the one to test the waters? I’m not that naive!”

Erma Ruiz stamped her foot in frustration, her jealousy of Khloe undeniable. But she was also shrewd and wouldn’t make a move without knowing more about Khloe’s background.

Her eyes glinted with malice as she quietly gave a few instructions to a girl standing next to her. “Dina, you go ahead.”

Khloe had been sitting for a while, growing a little bored, so she decided to get up and take in the banquet’s decorations. The guests were all from wealthy families, most of them carrying an air of arrogance. Although she had arrived with Henrik, he had been called away by Ashton and hadn’t had the chance to introduce her yet. Unsurprisingly, these people assumed Khloe was an unworthy companion and didn’t bother engaging with her.

While Khloe was admiring a large floral arrangement, a petite girl approached her, extending a friendly hand. “Hi, I’m Dina Nelson. Your dress is stunning today.” As she spoke, Dina subtly opened a hidden panel in the floral display.

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