The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Aurelia shivered, feeling the icy intimidation pouring from the man. His gaze could freeze her solid.“Mr. Leopold, I wouldn't dare to challenge you.” She said, “I'm just following our agreement. Once Igive birth and hand over the child to you, isn't that it? The rest is my personal freedom.”

Leopold sucked in a breath through gritted teeth, “Are you still holding out hope for Arnold?”Aurelia quickly shook her head, rattling it like a bobblehead doll, “Rest assured, I have no illusionsabout you high-society types. After this, I'll replace a man in my own league to marry, neither abovenor below my station!” Leopold raised an eyebrow, and a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes. Whowas the one who had thrown herself at him, using every trick in the book to seduce him? Given hergreedy nature, she couldn't possibly not be angling to climb the social ladder. “Whatever you'replanning, you must stay away from anyone from the Stirling family.” He ordered.

Aurelia had a rebellious spirit, unafraid of authority. But she wasn't a fool, she wouldn't bang herhead against a brick wall. She was the egg, and he was the diamond. She knew she couldn't win.

“I understand what you're saying. To keep the marriage and pregnancy a secret. Don't worry. I'llkeep my mouth shut, not revealing a word to anyone. If I can't hide the pregnancy, I'll just invent aconvenient father for the child. No one will think it's yours.” Aurelia said.

Leopold choked, what kind of nonsense was this? The child's lineage was unquestionable. “I willhandle the rest. Don't get ahead of yourself.” He said.

Aurelia made a face at him, “Mr. Leopold, you should spend more time with your fiancée, andsoothe her. She's the one in the know. As long as she stops being paranoid and pestering me, whoelse would suspect a single woman like me of being pregnant?”

Leopold gave her a dark look, his eyes deep and unfathomable, “I'll take care of Elowen. What youneed to do is remember my restriction.”

Aurelia had long since dismissed his words. One ear in and the other out. She had the right to makefriends,

and he couldn't control her!

“I'm tired, I need to go home and rest.” She said, and slipped out of his grasp.

The next morning, Aurelia received a call from her mother. Her brother had suffered liver damagedue to medication side effects and needed money for treatment. She had to withdraw another tenthousand from

her account.

Upon arriving at the company, she received a notice from the Personnel Department. She had beenpromoted to Manager of the Design Department, on par with Kelly.

This surprising news made her feel overwhelmed. She had thought the big boss would demote herfor lying. But instead, she got a promotion.

In the office, the least pleased was Kelly naturally.

As soon as Aurelia sat down, Kelly started, “Aurelia, you bled a lot that day. Everyone thought youhad miscarried.”

Aurelia saw right through Kelly's attempt to stir up trouble, and scoffed, “I'm a single woman, whatmiscarriage are you talking about? In this day and age, it's easy to start rumors but hard to refutethem.”

Kelly's lips twitched, “Just a joke, don't mind. Congratulations on your promotion. Didn't expect youand the

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big boss to be so close. You were the center of attention at the celebration

This was clearly a veiled accusation that Aurelia had a relationship with the boss, and that was howthe got the manager position.

Aurelia frowned, her expression serious, “That day I was injured, and the big boss saved me in time.Otherwise, I might have lost my leg. He cares for his employees, and treats us like family. We shouldbe grateful for having such a good boss, shouldn't we?”

She raised her voice, “Yet, there are people who are dark-hearted and illHintentioned, spreadingrumors and slandering behind our backs. How can you live with yourselves?”

Her voice was loud enough for the Design Department and other departments to hear. She wantedto break the rumors by bravely confronting them. The more she tried to hide, the more she wassuspected

Kelly's face turned pale as she ground her teeth in anger. She wanted to see how long Aurelia couldstay smug.

Soon, Kevin reported this to Leopold. “It seems Ms. Aurelia has handled the gossip about you twoquite well.” He said

Leopold smirked. He had firsthand experience of Aurelia’s silver tongue. She could certainly hold herown Kevin lowered his voice, “This morning, Ms. Aurelia withdrew another ten thousand from heraccount” Leopold's smile faded, and replaced by a mocking look. According to Laura, Aurelia wasvery frugal She never shopped or bought online except for bargain websites. Where had twentythousand in a month gone? Was she secretly transferring it to her own account? Not only greedybut a miser as well?