The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 757

Aurelia poured herself a champagne and sighed, "This is the joy of being an ordinary person. Since I married you, I've almost forgotten what it feels like to be an ordinary person."

Leopold swirled the bubbly liquid in his glass and replied, "Even ordinary folks can be restless."

She agreed with him. The greed of humans knew no bounds, and very few understood the value of contentment.

Those without money dreamt of making a fortune. Once they got rich, they'd abandon old flames for younger and prettier partners.

Life was but a brief few decades filled with power struggles, violence, and betrayals.

Upper-class couples shared the good times but rarely the bad, while those at the bottom could endure hardships together but seldom enjoyed prosperity side by side.

"Still, it's better with money. If I were still an ordinary person, I'd be slaving away to pay off debts by now."

She looked at him with a playful smile, saying, "So, if I were to choose again, I'd still marry you."

Leopold extended his arm like a knight in shining armor and pulled her close. "Only for the money, not for me?"

Aurelia let out a teasing sigh. "Oh, money is good. It doesn't betray me. It’s always mine, and if someone steals it, the cops can bring it back. If you get stolen by another woman, all I can do is suck it up and lick my wounds."

Leopold touched his forehead in mock despair. "Don't worry. Anyone that tries to steal me away from you, I'll make them regret it."

Aurelia shot him a sly glance. "Please, men's promises are empty words."

His expression suddenly turned serious, and he looked at her intently. "I would never lie to you."

She didn't dare believe him completely.

Once bitten, twice shy. She had her scars and wasn't keen on being abandoned again.

She touched her slightly chilled cheek and deftly changed the subject. "It's nice to have this moment of being ordinary people and enjoying the peace without disturbance."

Leopold gave her a charming smile. "Let's spend this afternoon enjoying leisure time right here."