The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 326

The words had an intimidating grip, clearly cutting off all her escape routes, making it impossible for her to work in the other companies.

With fear, she swallowed, pushing away his hand, "I need some time to think."

Kane came bounding in from outside, fresh from his classes, "Mom, Laura taught me how to make pancakes, and I'll whip some up for you."

These past few days, Leopold had been sneaking into the kitchen, learning culinary tricks from Laura. Unfortunately, he seemed to be lacking a gift for it, nearly setting the kitchen ablaze and even managing to earn himself several blisters from hot oil splatters. Kane, on the other hand, picked up the pancake recipe in no time.

He felt Dad should focus on other ways to cheer Mom up. He'd take care of the cooking.

Leopold rubbed his forehead, even the mere mention of cooking irked him, and his oil burns started to throb.

He wasn't one to give up.

He was the top bachelor of Elysium, surely a little kitchen wouldn't defeat him.

Aurelia ran her fingers gently through Kane's hair, “Honey, you're still too young, and it's dangerous for you to cook in the kitchens. If you want pancakes, how about I make them for you?”

Fully serious, Kane stared back at her, “I want you to taste the pancakes I make myself. Don't worry, and I'll be careful.”

He sauntered into the kitchen, retrieving flour, eggs, and milk.

Aurelia stood silently by, watching him with mixed emotions. Her son was growing up, but it was heart-wrenching.

In comparison to William, he was more like Leopold, even their temperaments matched. He was like a carbon copy of Leopold. While William's personality was more like her.

Leopold also joined them, leaning against the kitchen doorway, eyeing his son with interest.

True to the saying, the student outdoes the master, and their son was proving to be more competent, without any weak points.

Aurelia sensed Leopold's presence and as she turned towards him, their eyes met, kindling unspoken warmth.

She quickly averted her gaze, refusing to let any hint of affection slip through.

She had chosen Arnold, deciding to spend the rest of her life repaying his kindness and care. Her ties with Leopold were officially over.

She wouldn't waver, and she wouldn't do anything to upset Arnold.

As for her feelings for Leopold, they would be locked away, never to be unearthed again.