Pampered By The Ruthless Underground Boss

Chapter 389:

“Father, I wasn’t in the wrong. I just didn’t want to make a scene. It’s Uncle Henrik’s fault—he can’t stand that I was once engaged to Khloe and purposely made it hard for me!” Eric’s face tightened with frustration.

“Ha! Not wanting to make a scene? You’re lying to yourself! Don’t think I don’t see through you. You were trying to challenge Henrik just to get Khloe’s attention,” Harold retorted, his eyes burning with anger. “Do you really think anyone will buy that childish stunt of yours? Kneeling at the competition wasn’t just trouble; it was an utter disgrace to the Watson family!”

Harold’s words silenced Eric for a moment. His fists tightened until his knuckles turned white. “Am I supposed to just let him walk all over me? Because he’s in power now, should I just swallow my pride? The history I share with Khloe still eats at him, and he constantly comes after me, making me kneel and endure this humiliation. It’s an embarrassment to both of us. What does Henrik think we are? His personal lapdogs?”

Eric’s outburst only deepened Harold’s anger. His glare swept over the servants, and he snapped, “Get out. I need to speak to my son in private.” The servants quickly filed out, leaving father and son in solitude. Once alone, Harold’s demeanor changed as he…

He helped Eric to his feet. “Eric, you’ve made a valid point, and it’s something I’ve been unwilling to face until now. My father entrusted our branch with the family leadership, yet the world only admires Henrik, not me! Why should someone like him, the illegitimate child, hold so much power? Years ago, I tried to have him taken from the Watson family, hoping the locals would eliminate him. Instead, he built a massive criminal empire abroad—a stroke of luck for him. Now he controls us!”

Eric was stunned by his father’s words, unable to process the depth of Harold’s resentment. “If you hate him so much, why do you bow down to him? You’re the head of the Watson family now!”noveldrama

“Even though I’m officially in charge of the Watson family, my father is so cautious that he hasn’t given me the family’s most important power. Henrik is incredibly strong, and the situation has gotten out of my hands, so I’m left with no choice but to submit to him,” Harold explained, a scowl darkening his face. “Henrik’s weapons and his powerful network are something I can’t contend with, and his cruelty towards enemies is beyond anything you could imagine. But, luckily, he does have a weakness now.”

Eric’s body went rigid as he quickly grasped the meaning behind his father’s words. “Are you saying Khloe is his weakness?”

“Exactly. At first, I thought Khloe was just some passing distraction for him. But then he stood up for her at the honor exam and defended her again at the National Biopharmaceutical Competition, showing no regard for your humiliation. It’s clear now that she means something to him.” Harold’s eyes gleamed with cold calculation. “We can use her to bring Henrik down. I’ll leave this task to you, Eric. You were once engaged to Khloe; surely you can win her heart again, right?”

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As Harold’s words sank in, Eric felt a surge of burning desire. Even though Khloe now looked at him with nothing but contempt, they had once shared an intimate connection. The idea that Khloe had completely shut him out of her heart seemed impossible.

Since Khloe’s release from prison, Eric found her more alluring and remarkable than ever, which made it impossible for him to move on. This was why he kept provoking Henrik.

Upon hearing his father’s plan, Eric responded eagerly, “If you back me, I’m certain I can win Khloe back. She almost married me, after all. First loves always hold a special place for women.”

“Good. Go and win Khloe’s heart once again. We’ll back you,” Harold said, pleased as he patted Eric on the shoulder. “If you can make her fall in love with you again and obedient to you, she can uncover Henrik’s weakness for us. Then, we can hit him where it hurts.”

“Yes!” Eric nodded eagerly, a rush of excitement flooding him. He already began imagining Khloe returning to his side, leaving Henrik in a state of anger and helplessness.

Eric hadn’t even thought about whether Sloane would approve. To him, she was always fond of him and would surely understand his motives. Besides, she was more gentle and understanding than Khloe, easily won over by sweet words.

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