in as he writhed on the floor, unable to

only sheer terror as he stared at Henrik. "W

rned his gaze to Khloe, his ey

fined fingers brushing through her flowin

ection. If I don't retaliate, wouldn't that give others

ver down Karl's spine. His gaze landed on Kh

ake! Mr. Watson, if I'd known she's under you

onsumed with anger. But as soon as he realized Henrik's true ident

or Henrik, Henrik had shot him in the head on the spot. Their enti

devil. Anyone who dared to cros

hed his teeth, dragged his broken body forward despite his injuri

Watson. Please, I beg for your mercy!" Karl apolo

as struck once again by the sheer ma

known as Viper, now appeared as docile a

ace far exceeded

er rashness, Khloe felt a

Karl were to be killed, it would inevitably attract the Evans fa

ncts picked up on Kh

naled for one of his men

over Karl, realizing h

nd Henrik with fervent e

out my relationship with her. Understand

Watson. No one will hear a word from me. Should Miss Evans r

ng made him seem far from the fo

Khloe was effortlessly resolved

t a quiet si

was the ultimate t

dly, his striking features mere inches from Khloe

ly noticed they were n

ing, Mr. Watson, if I'd had your influence back then, I wouldn'

to conceal the bitt

nce their meeting, Henrik's people had al

th a flicker of something unreadable. His voice was smoo

Khloe's face. "What ex

, captivating stare. "How would