Chapter 152 Chapter 152: Her long lashes trembled, a subtle sign that she had reached a decision.
Leaning forward, she placed her palms on the floor for support, inching closer to Henrik with deliberate care.
"Henrik," she said, her voice soft but steady.
Henrik slowly lifted his eyes, meeting her gaze with a composed and steady expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore Henrik could respond, a smile played on Khloe's lips, and she pressed them gently to his.
She pulled back just as quickly, her eyes gleaming with a mischievous glint.
The light kiss she initiated seemed to extinguish the fire that had burned in Henrik's chest, leaving him with a raised eyebrow. "What's this about?" His voice was rough, and his gaze felt dangerously close as he leaned in.
Just as Henrik moved in for another kiss, Khloe suddenly stood up, her hands placed behind her back. A daring and mischievous smile danced in her eyes as she took a step back. "It's just a little gesture of gratitude. Don't expect too much." As she turned to leave, her figure stayed in his view, and a quiet smile tugged at the corners of his lips. Though Khloe didn't glance back, she caught a glimpse of Henrik's expression through the mirrors lining the gym.
A sense of ease washed over her. The frustration she had felt from being controlled in the car earlier had melted away completely.
He still treated her as though she were a pet, but hadn't he figured out yet that it was she who was truly taming him? A bit of playful teasing had brought out an unusual smile from the otherwise stoic man, and Khloe couldn't help but find it amusing.
As soon as Khloe entered the changing room, Henrik's smile faded instantly, and his eyes becunreadable, offering no trace of his emotions. His gaze lingered in the direction of the changing room, his fingers rubbing together absentmindedly.
Khloe, with her clever and enchanting ways, needed a delicate balance—too much control would push her away, but too little would risk losing her.
ŁATE$T CHAPT€R$ 1# glovεl.☐☐m By letting a bit of emotion slip through and allowing her to notice, Henrik knew she'd feel more secure in her place beside him. When the training session ended, Khloe changed into fresh clothes and made her way to the lounge where Henrik was waiting.
The lounge, with its lavish design, provided the perfect backdrop as Henrik lounged on the sofa. Dressed in a black and gold shirt, his legs casually crossed, his aristocratic air was impossible to miss.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter the thrilling match with Henrik, Khloe felt a wave of relaxation wash over her, her body growing lazy. Without a second thought, she walked over, wrapped her arms around his, rested her chin on his shoulder, and let out a yawn.
"Mind if I lean on you for a bit?” she murmured.
Henrik gave a nod and adjusted his position, making it easier for Khloe to relax against him. It wasn't long before she began to feel the pull of sleep.
Just then, her phone rang, shattering the peaceful moment. Too relaxed to reach for her phone Khipe stayed e where she was. Henrik, however, took the call himself, flashing her a quiet smile as his fingers brushed across the screen. "It's Tess," he noted casually.
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