The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 396

Chapter 396

Could she possibly be expected to thank him?

Was she supposed to thank him for cheating on their marriage, for rekindling his old flame with hisfirst love, or for returning her freedom?

Aurelia felt it could not be more sarcastic.

Perhaps Leopold had never cared about her or taken her as an equal partner in their marriage."Why should you be the one to decide whether we divorce or not? I may be of low birth. I may bejust another blade of grass in the field. But I have my dignity. I'm not a tool you. can summon anddismiss at will!”

She pulled the divorce papers out of her bag, tearing them up with a fury. With a flick of her fingers,the shredded pieces floated in the air like snowflakes before falling down onto the floor.

“I'm not getting a divorce. I won't make it easy for you and Megan. What goes around comesaround, Leopold. Don't ever think about the divorce.”

Leopold was astonished by her unexpected reaction. He assumed she would sign the paperswithout hesitation just like three years ago, throw them back in his face, and storm off in a huff.He hadn't anticipated that she would tear up the divorce papers. She was always full of surprises.He grabbed the coffee from the table, downing it in one gulp. The bitterness hit him like a punch,spreading from his tongue to his gut.

“You once said that you could easily let go. Why can’t you now? Have you fallen for me?”

His voice wavered as he spoke, simple words carrying a world of hope.

A single nod from her would be worth it, even if it cost him his life.

But Aurelia just scoffed. “How could I fall for someone cold and heartless like you? I'm doing this forKane. My son won't live under the shadow of a stepmother.”

She wasn't a moth drawn to the flame. Loving him would be self-destruction, and she wasn't thatfoolish. Even though she had given him a piece of her heart, she would replace a way to take it backfrom him.

Her words were like a sharp knife to Leopold's heart.

She was doing this for Kane. He knew she hadn't fallen for him. Once they divorced, she wouldlikely return to Arnold's arms.

Chapter 396

Thankfully, Lisa was pregnant. Arnold couldn't get a divorce, giving him time to win her back.

He took another sip of his coffee, his expression instantly turning cold.

"A marriage without love is like a grave. There's no point in holding onto it. My decision is final,whether you agree or not.”

"Don't forget the Stirling family rules. If you dare, call a family meeting. Remember, you're the oneat fault here, not me.”

Aurelia walked out and headed towards the door. As she turned, she saw Megan approaching.Upon seeing Aurelia, a cold glint flashed in Megan's eyes. She hurried to the door, squeezing pastAurelia.

Aurelia smirked. The door was indeed too narrow to fit three people.

Megan moved to Leopold's side, crouching to hold his arm and resting her head on his shoulder.It was an intentional display of affection, which was meant to provoke Aurelia.

She noticed the shredded divorce papers on the floor, thinking inwardly, “Damn. This little bitchdared to refuse the divorce. I swear I'll knock some sense into her!”

“Aurelia, listen. Leopold and I are in love. We hope you understand and set us up.”

The sight was an eyesore to Aurelia’s eyes.

“Sorry, but I dont want to.” Aurelia replied in a cold tone.

A murderous look crossed Megan's face. “But Leopold doesn't love you. He loves me. A marriagewithout love will never be happy!”

Aurelia laughed coldly, retorting, “Mr. Leopold's love is quite fickle. It changes all the time. He wasonce in love with your sister, Evelyn. He's never been a one-woman man. It's only a matter of timefor him to marry one or two more wives. So, what does it matter if he loves me or not?”