The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 35

Pulling out her phone, she shot a WhatsApp message to Arnold: [Arno, free tonight? Fancy grabbing a bite?]

Almost instantly, he replied, [Why not come over to my place? I'll whip up something special for you. Plus, you can catch up with Amy.]

[Sounds good.]

After work, Arnold picked her up in his car, and they headed to his villa by Moonlight Lake.

As they entered the yard, a small rabbit was playfully hopping about the grass. It had three natural legs and one mechanical one.

"Amy!" Aurelia crouched down and patted it on the head.

The rabbit didn't shy away but nudged its little head against her palm.

Arnold chuckled, "Seems like she still remembers you."

Aurelia picked Amy up and carried her into the living room, playing with her while Arnold got to work in the kitchen.

He made black pepper steak, cheesy lobster thermidor, spaghetti bolognese, and a chicken and morel mushroom soup.

Aurelia cut a piece of steak and popped it into her mouth.

Good heavens, it was mouth-wateringly delicious!

"Your culinary skills are Michelin-star worthy, Arno," she said, her voice full of admiration.

Arnold simply smiled at her, his eyes filled with affection. "I'm glad you like it."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, she said, "I was supposed to treat you, but you've ended up treating me. I feel a bit guilty."

She needed his help, after all.

Arnold served her a bowl of soup, "Don't be so formal. Aren't we friends?"

"Of course, we are," Aurelia quickly reassured him.

She was touched that he considered her a friend.

He was so different from Leopold. Arnold was gentle and approachable, completely devoid of any aloofness. Leopold, on the other hand, was cold as ice. Even his gaze was disdainful.

"Friendship is a two-way street, you know. There's this thing about give and take."

Arnold stroked his chin, a charming smile on his lips, "If you insist on being fair, why not come over and dine with me when you're free? It gets rather boring eating alone."