Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 248:

Gloria’s cheek was quite firm, a testament to her training as a highly skilled bodyguard. “Really?” Gloria asked in surprise.

“Of course!” Khloe replied.

Gloria nodded, her excitement barely contained as she turned her focus back to the road, steering the car towards the laboratory.

The facility was set for renovations, and Khloe intended to oversee every detail personally.

The moment Khloe stepped out of the car, the rich scent of roses enveloped her, followed by the sudden weight of a large bouquet being pressed into her hands.

The vibrant red petals nearly obscured her view, forcing her to tilt her head upward to glimpse the person behind the gesture. It was Eric!

Her breath hitched ever so slightly, a flicker of surprise sparking in her eyes. Standing before her in his crisp, tailored suit, Eric exuded boyish charm, a confident grin plastered on his handsome face.

“Khloe, long time no see,” he greeted her, his voice magnetic.

Khloe glanced down at the roses in her arms, their vibrant hues contrasting starkly with the surge of emotions swirling within her. She hadn’t expected to see Eric, especially not like this.

“What are you doing here?” she asked, her voice steady, though her tone betrayed a hint of curiosity.

Eric’s smile softened, his eyes glinting with warmth as they met hers. “I heard you were opening a biological research lab here, so I came to congratulate you. These flowers are for you. I thought they might brighten your day.”

Khloe leveled him with a frosty stare. “If that’s all, then I’ll be going. You and I both know we’re not exactly on friendly terms.”

She spun on her heel to leave, but before she could take a step, Eric’s voice cut through the air. “Wait! Your lab’s job postings have been up for weeks, but no one’s applying. Don’t you want to know why?”

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Khloe stopped in her tracks, tilting her head slightly as her wary eyes locked onto Eric. “Do you have an answer?”

Eric met Khloe’s gaze and gave a small nod. “Have a meal with me, and I’ll explain everything.”

Khloe hesitated briefly, her mind weighing the situation. For two weeks, she had actively sought recruits, yet not one had applied—something that felt out of the ordinary. The need to uncover why researchers were avoiding her lab, so vital to her work, left her with little choice. Finally, she agreed to Eric’s request.

“Alright, I’ll join you for a meal, but don’t even think about pulling any stunts,” Khloe warned, her tone icy.

Eric’s eyes lit up briefly. “Calm down. I’m only here to help.”

“I’m not looking to spend too long on this. Let’s pick somewhere close,” Khloe said nonchalantly, heading towards a nearby shopping mall.

Though a flicker of disappointment crossed Eric’s face, he masked it with a courteous smile. “Whatever you prefer.”noveldrama

Together, they entered a high-end restaurant.

By chance, Henrik, in the midst of a business meeting, caught sight of them entering the restaurant.

From his position in the elevator, Henrik noticed Khloe and Eric entering together. His expression changed subtly, his gaze darkening as a flicker of something unreadable crossed his face. Without taking his eyes off them, he turned to his subordinate, Alan Deleon, and said in a measured tone, “Find out where Khloe is dining.”

Alan had been updating Henrik on the latest arms deal figures when the conversation took an abrupt turn to something entirely different.

“Mr. Watson, are you planning to join Miss Evans?” The question slipped out instinctively, only to be met with Henrik’s piercing glare. Sweating nervously, Alan immediately directed someone to look into it.

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