The bodyguards trailing behind nearly felt their souls leave their bodies, their legs trembling under them.After all, Henry had never been this lenient. Even Michael, the most spoiled grandson, risked a stiff reprimand whenever he displeased Henry.For the servants and attendants, angering him could cost more than a reprimand—it could be life-threatening.But today? Henry simply waved his hand, allowing them to step aside, indulging Khloe with an almost weightless leniency.It was clear: he truly liked her.Henry saw Khloe standing there and smiled warmly, patting the seat beside him. His hoarse voice drifted across the room, slow and deliberate, as he uttered a single word, "Sit."The tone was gentle, yet the aura it carried was entirely different from before—immense, commanding, and impossible to ignore.Khloe hesitated. She studied him for a moment, then glanced to the side at Clarice."Clarice, you're not leaving?"Henry had dismissed everyone else, but had left Clarice b
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