The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 863

Arnold curled his lips into a charming smile as he said, "William asked me to record this video to show him later."

Fredric chuckled playfully, "We at Astral Enterprises can't do without Director Aurelia. As long as she's at the helm, even if Leopold hits a snag, there's no worry about our stocks plummeting."

Aurelia laughed, "Fredric, you're too exaggerated. Astral Enterprises is chock-full of talent. I'm just a drop in the ocean. The company's profits are thanks to our big boss' leadership and the collective effort of all our employees."

Fredric replied, "Though the Stirling family has a plethora of industries and many companies, Astral Enterprises is the crown jewel, our ancestral business. When Astral prospers, everyone's happy."

"With our big boss being the business titan, how could there be any unprofitable ventures under his touch?" Aurelia quipped, raising her voice just enough for Leopold in the back to overhear.

The big boss was clearly irked by her teasing, with his mood a bit less pleasant now. It was time to soothe his ego with a few well-placed compliments, lest the night bring consequences.

Leopold's dark, icy eyes glinted mysteriously in the light.

Her flattery did seem to ease his irritation a bit. At least she was savvy enough for that.

Fredric coughed softly and patted Arnold's shoulder, "If Leopold truly ends up marrying Lana, you better sweep Aurelia off her feet and bring her home. Don't let that catch slip through your fingers."

Arnold was set on marrying Aurelia regardless of Leopold's choice and he wouldn't let her go to anyone else.

"Leopold can marry his choice, and I'll marry mine. Everybody would be happy."

But Leopold wasn't happy.

Arnold and Elvis weren't in the same league. Arnold had always been his fiercest rival.

Arnold didn't always win against him, having lost a few contests along the way.

On the matter of Aurelia, he had already lost a round, with Elvis outmaneuvering him.

The press conference was about to start, and everyone was taking their seats.

Aurelia sat next to Arnold.

As the runway lights brightened, the audience was bathed in a dim glow.

The event was streaming live across the globe.