Chapter 151 Chapter 151: "Henrik, ever heard of ‘all's fair in love and war'?" Khloe teased, flashing a confident smile as she held him firmly in place. Despite being pinned down, Henrik's commanding presence remained intact, his eyes staying closed as if unfazed.
Watching him lie still, Khloe leaned in, her face hovering near his, and gave his shoulder a light pat. "Did I actually hurt you? I doubt it." Suddenly, her extended hand was caught, and the world spun around her. Her hair tie broke, sending her hair cascading like a flowing river, sweeping through the air in a graceful arc.
It wasn't until the cold floor pressed against her back that Khloe realized Henrik had turned the tables. His arms, strong and veined, were planted firmly on either side of her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHenrik's eyes softened with a gentle, affectionate gleam as he leaned in closer. "Never celebrate too early. The only way to win is to neutralize the threat entirely." Pinned down, Khloe had no way to launch a counterattack, but surrender wasn't in her nature.
She lay sprawled on the floor, her bright, playful eyes twinkling with mischief, her hair fanned out around her.
A playful smile curled her red lips as she looked up at him. "I know, but that's only because it's you." Since it was Henrik, Khloe didn't hesitate to let her guard down and move closer to him. If it had been an enemy, she would have been much more cautious, ensuring they were truly dealt with.
As Henrik listened to her, the harsh edge in his eyes softened. He sat up slowly and helped Khloe to her feet as well.
Sitting together on the floor, their eyes met briefly before Khloe broke into a lighthearted laugh, leaning back on her hands for support.
The soft curves of her body stood out under the light, her flawless skin and shimmering lips radiating a subtle, captivating allure.
gal no vshas it all Henrik's eyes lingered on her lips, the memory of their warmth and tenderness stirring something within him. His throat moved with a restrained swallow.
His veined, sturdy hand lay just inches from Khloe, and his gaze lingered on hers before trailing down to her lips. The air grew thick with a smoldering tension, like the crackling of a fire. Khloe's realization hit her, and her long lashes quivered subtly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Khloe..." His voice cout rough and low, tinged with a restrained emotion that flickered in his eyes. But before he could act, Khloe pulled back, turning her face away.
She sat quietly, her gaze lowered, the curve of her collarbone and flawless skin giving her an almost otherworldly grace. As Khloe moved away, a shadow of unrest darkened Henrik's eyes, and a sharp, icy tension seemed to radiate from him.
Was she really resisting his closeness? Henrik's lips tightened into a thin line, his face betraying no emotion, masking the discontent simmering inside him. Despite the strange unease he felt, he remained silent and simply looked away.
But Khloe wasn't oblivious. She could sense the subtle tension in the air her gaze fixed on Henrik as she bit her lip, feeling warmth flood through her.
It wasn't that she disliked being close to Henrik. In truth, she welcomed it. But she couldn't shake the feeling that her sweat-dampened skin was ruining the mood between them. Her thoughts were light, but now it seemed Henrik cared quite a bit.
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