RedNovelChapter 192 Chapter 192: Joshua moved closer to Khloe, his face contorting with sorrow. Tears quickly began to fall, his acting so convincing it could have fooled anyone.
His heartfelt display began to win over a few in the audience.
"So it was all just Khloe's imagination! I always knew Eric, being from the Watson family, couldn't be involved in something so underhanded." "Right! You can't trust someone who's guilty of academic dishonesty! She outright stole from Eric's work and turned around to accuse him!" "But you can't really fault her, can you? Didn't you see she's unwell? Kleptomania is a mental illness. There was even a wealthy man who couldn't stop shoplifting from stores." A few began to pity Khloe, but many others were still skeptical. Regardless, the tide had already turned against Khloe.
Ultimately, Joshua was Khloe's father, and it seemed unlikely he would harm her. His familial connection was his most compelling defense.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoshua turned to Khloe, pleading, "Khloe, chwith me. I promise I'll make sure you get the finest care." As he spoke, Joshua gestured with a wave of his hand.
The Watson family's bodyguards, who had been waiting for the signal, moved in and surrounded Khloe on the stage, preparing to drag her away.
Just as the bodyguards moved in to touch Khloe, a powerful, commanding voice echoed through the air, like a storm rolling in. "I dare anyone to lay a finger on her!" At the smoment, the closest bodyguard to Khloe was shot in the wrist by a gunshot, blood pouring from the wound as he collapsed to the floor, crying out in agony.
The auditorium burst into chaos, filled with screams of terror.
In the midst of the fear and shadows, a man in a sharp suit began to step forward from the back of the room. With every step he took, it felt as though the air itself froze, weighed down by an unseen force. Following him was a group of well-trained entourages, their eyes piercing and watchful, radiating a dangerous, menacing energy.
Latest chapters in gelAs the man stepped into the light, his face revealed itself-so striking it seemed almost divine. A wave of gasps rippled through the room.
Every high-ranking individual in the room knew exactly who he was.
He was the true master of this land.
A man of immense power, commanding both the criminal underworld and legitimate enterprises-the true strength of the Watson family: Henrik Watson.
Harold quickly rose to his feet, his usually cold and serious expression turning into a wide grin as he hurried towards Henrik. “Henrik! What an unexpected surprise! You..." "You should've letknow you were coming. I would've made sure to give you a proper welcome!" Without sparing Harold a second glance, Henrik walked past him and made his way to the stage, halting near Khloe. His eyes, cold and burning with intense fury, locked onto Joshua.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCrushed by Henrik's intense presence, Joshua stood frozen, too frightened to move. He feared that even the smallest action could lead to his death.
A dreadful sense of foreboding settled in his chest, a fear he couldn't shake.
Eric, on the other hand, was filled with relief and joy. He hurried towards Henrik, his tone full of m stone respect Uncle Henrik, it's me, your nephew, Eric. I'm not sure if you remember me, but it's been quite a while. If there's anything you need, just tell me, and I'll make it happen."
Henrik moved towards Khloe, his hand finding hers with a possessive grip, their fingers entwined. He then NO shot a lethal look at Eric and declared, "I'm here to defend my fiancée!" The atmosphere in the hall was electric, filled with murmurs of surprise and speculation.
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