The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1033

The driver had just returned to the Stirling Mansion when he noticed Leopold hadn't left for work yet. Without much thought, he tossed out a casual question, "Did you drop Aurelia off at the office?"

The driver reported truthfully, "Actually, she bumped into Mr. Arnold right at the school gates and hopped into his car. I reckon Mr. Arnold's probably given her a lift to the office."

A spark of something fierce and fiery flickered in Leopold's eyes. Was this her way of seeking solace with Arnold after their spat?

Without wasting another second, he made a beeline for the office.

Aurelia arrived later than usual. As a director at Astral Enterprises, she wasn't bound by the punch-the-clock grind of daily attendance.

As soon as she entered her office, her assistant hurriedly informed her, "Mr. Leopold popped by this morning and insisted you see him in his office the moment you arrived."

Leopold was in a frantic rush to find Aurelia. Didn't the pair spend last night together? Or had they had a falling out?

Aurelia, taking her time, brewed two cups of coffee, one for Leopold.

Leopold was in a foul mood.

"Where have you been? Why have you come to the office so late?" he grilled her.

"Just ran into Arnold, had a bit of a chat," Aurelia replied nonchalantly.

He frowned, "What could you possibly have to talk about with him?" Reminiscing old flames, perhaps?

With a roll of her eyes that spoke volumes of her irritation, Aurelia said, "Arnold will always be my best friend, and that's not changing for anyone or anything. I hope you get that."

Leopold gritted his teeth, "And what if I kept ties with an ex? Would that make you mad?"

"Sure would," Aurelia nodded a hint of challenge in her voice, "Which ex are we talking about? Elowen or Megan?"

He choked on his response. Damn it, he had no exes. He would never be fickle or have a wandering heart, and she was the one and only woman he loved.