NovelEnglishChapter 590: Just as Khloe was about to decline, Fiona added, "He also mentioned that this gala was originally meant for Eric, but he's unable to attend." Of course, Eric wouldn't be attending. He was likely bedridden and recovering from his injuries.
"Got it. Let him know I'll be there," Khloe finally said, not wanting to disappoint Morris.
In the evening, Khloe arrived at the gala in a deep blue gown, her presence commanding attention. Henrik, by her side, only amplified the stir they caused.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Isn't that Khloe? She's really with Henrik?" "Wait, don't you know? She was on that wilderness survival show, and Henrik joined as an instructor! Their 'battlefield couple' dynamic is all anyone talks about online." "I watched that live stream too! Their chemistry was unreal, and now it's actually happening!" Amid the murmurs, Khloe glanced at Henrik and said, “I'm going to the restroom.” "Alright." Just as Khloe stepped out of the restroom, two figures rounded the corner, engrossed in each other and entirely unaware of their surroundings, their behavior unmistakably affectionate.
Khloe shifted to the side, avoiding a collision, her expression flickering with mild intrigue.
The pair turned out to be Naomi and a potbellied, middle-aged man with a sleazy air about him.
Naomi's face fell the moment she saw Khloe. She flinched as the man's hand rested on her hip, clearly uncomfortable, but didn't push him away.
Her eyes burned with anger and humiliation. "Khloe, what are you doing here?" Fresh updates available at galIn an instant, Khloe grasped the nature of their relationship.
Among wealthy families, practicality often dictated relationships. When women beca liability, they were reduced to pawns, sent to curry favor with businessmen for material gain.
After Naomi's public disgrace at the Dayton family's banquet, it was no surprise that the Haywood family would wring the last bit of value out of her before the damage becirreparable.
"It doesn't concern you," Khloe replied coldly. Understanding the situation, she chose not to waste words on Naomi. With a calm resolve, she turned to walk away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut Naomi stepped into her path, her eyes blazing with resentment. "Are you satisfied now, Khloe? Look at what's becof me! Is this what you wanted?” Khloe met her glare with calm detachment. "Naomi, I warned you from the beginning not to let yourself be used as a pawn. You ignored me, and now you're paying the price. You have no one to blbut yourself." Naomi's hands clenched tightly around the middle-aged man's arm.
The man, who had been eyeing Khloe with obvious interest, quickly dropped his gaze when he recognized her. Though tempted, he didn't dare act on his thoughts, fully aware of her powerful background. Frustrated by Naomi's grip, the man suddenly lashed out, his hand striking her cheek with a resounding slap.
The impact sent Naomi reeling into the wall. She clutched her face im shock, her expression filled with pain and disbelief. "Mr. Jordy-"
"Bitch! You were hurting me!" the man growled, his tone laced with irritation.
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