The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 39

She heard the news from Kelly, who had long regarded Aurelia as her archenemy and was closely watching her every move.

Aurelia silently took a deep breath. With Leopold absent, she hadn't reported her actions, planning to act first and explain later. She hadn't expected Kelly to beat her to the punch.

"Ms. Elowen, are you joking? This is just a normal business cooperation. Are you suggesting that anyone who wants to hire Arno for an ad shoot is aiming to be Mr. Leopold's sister-in-law?"

Elowen gave her a glare, "Arnold changes women more frequently than he changes clothes. He's just playing around with you. Don't flatter yourself."

"Ms. Elowen, this has nothing to do with me. Really, could you please stop teasing me?"

As Aurelia spoke, she sneaked a glance at Leopold. His handsome face was expressionless, like an ice sculpture, cold and intimidating. His eyes were gradually gathering a chilling aura.

She shuddered and made a quick excuse, "I'm sorry, but my period's started and I forgot to bring tampons. I'll need to dash to the convenience store."

Then she bolted out of the door.

Leopold's thick brows furrowed slightly, an undercurrent of anger brewing.

Elowen tried to grab his arm, but he shrugged her off, "I have a meeting soon. You should go home."

Her disappointment surged like waves, "Leopold, I haven't seen you in days. I've missed you."

"Be good." With that, Leopold stepped into the elevator alone.

Frustrated, Elowen gritted her teeth and decided to follow Aurelia to the convenience store to verify her story.

Upon entering, she found Aurelia at the counter making a payment.

She bought a bottle of juice and a packet of tampons. She was covering all her bases, just in case.

And sure enough, Elowen had followed.

To keep Leopold, she really was pulling out all the stops.

"Ms. Elowen, shopping too?" she greeted, before walking out the door with her purchases.

Elowen was confused.