The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 10

Every time Aurelia saw her, her heart skipped a beat.

This woman was clearly no good, she wouldn't be stabbing Aurelia in the back otherwise.

"Ms. Elowen, you know my aunt, don't you? I've had surgery and need to recuperate. My aunt is here to take care of me."

Aurelia managed a smile, trying to stay calm.

Laura nodded in agreement, playing along with the ruse. "Aurelia's been working alone in Elysium, her mother's always fretting and calling me to check up on her."

What a coincidence!

Elowen seemed dubious, eyeing Aurelia suspiciously. "I'm warning you, stay away from Leopold. If you dare seduce him, I'll make you suffer."

Aurelia gasped inwardly. Was she being considered a rival in love?

Wasn't that a bit too flattering?

"Ms. Elowen, is there some misunderstanding here? I hardly ever see Mr. Leopold. We hardly cross paths at all, you have nothing to worry about." She didn't want to stay another minute, and quickly made her way to the checkout with Laura.

Elowen watched her leave with a cold gaze.

The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Was the child in Aurelia's belly really gone?

Was she being lied to?

...

Aurelia let out a breath of relief when she reached her doorstep.

Upon opening the door, a towering figure greeted her sight.

A second shock!

"Mr. Leopold... Mr. Leopold, what brings you here?"

This was the first time the big boss had shown up since she moved into the apartment.

"Just passing by."

Leopold casually uttered the words.

He was here for a routine check, to make sure there were no threats to the children.

"Oh." Aurelia got herself a glass of water, and sat down to drink it, trying to calm her nerves.

Laura recounted their encounter with Elowen at the supermarket.

Concerned that he might be upset, Aurelia hurriedly said, "Mr. Leopold, there's no need to worry. I told Elowen that Laura was my cousin and she seemed to buy it. There was no suspicion."