The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 442

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Chapter 442

Belinda shot her a glance, “It's Christmas, for heaven's sake, don’t bring that up.”

Aurelia paid no attention, focusing on her food.

She had seen it all these days; the mockery, the sneering, the kicking when she was down. It wasthe norm now.

Emma snickered, “Sure, Aurelia got divorced, but she got a mansion, a luxury car, and a billion-dollar fortune. What would I get if I divorced Ritchie?”

Perla shot her a scathing look. “She could have a son, could you? You got us only two daughters.”Before she finished speaking, Aurelia set her bowl down on the coffee table with a clatter.

“Perla, whether it's a son or a daughter is up to the man, not me. It's not that I can have a son, it'sthat my ex-husband could. If Emma can’t have a son, it's my cousin's issue, not hers.”

Perla’s face turned ashen, “If she were replaced by another woman, we'd surely have a son.”“Enough,” Belinda lounged on a chaise, munching on popcorn while a maid massaged hershoulders, “Whether it's a son or a daughter, as long as they can take care of you in your old age,they're not a waste. Times have changed, our family is halfway to nobility. Mind your manners, don'tmake a spectacle of yourself.”

Despite Aurelia’s divorce, Belinda got a fortune and this mansion. Not a bad deal!

She could live like a Duchess, being served and enjoying the finer things in life.

Perla pouted, “You're living the life, while Ritchie is out there slaving away. He even has to work onChristmas Eve.”

Emma scoffed, “He's not working today, the property management is on holiday. Who knows wherehe’s messing around.”

Ritchie was a good-for-nothing. If not for their kids, she would have divorced him long

ago.

Belinda sighed, the only worry she had in her life was her grandson, a spoilt child since his youth."Perla, call Ritchie and ask him to come home for Christmas dinner. He shouldn't be messing aroundwith his good—for-nothing friends.”

“Fine,” Perla reluctantly went outside to make the call.

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Belinda looked at the wall clock, it was almost noon and her youngest grandson hadn't returnedyet. Is Avery coming home for Christmas dinner?”

“He's performing at the Christmas concert, can't make it. But we can watch him on TV tonight,” Jolinsmiled.

Belinda sighed, “The entertainment industry is good and all, but it's too busy. He's either on set orfilming a show, we hardly get to see him.”

Jolin laughed, “If you miss him, just turn on the TV, you'll see him.”

Belinda held her hand, “Aurelia and Avery are successful, and Jelena is doing well too. It's justRitchie who is a disappointment. I know Rahul's family has wronged you, but we're all family. Bloodis thicker than water. Please help Ritchie as much as you can, consider it charity.”

Jolin said, “Aurelia has already promoted Emma to team leader with a raise and bonus. The nannyfor her kids is also arranged by Aurelia, and Emma doesn't have to pay. As for Ritchie, we wouldn'tdare give him more money. Every time he gets paid, he either spends it on games or tips onlineinfluencers, not a penny comes home. Giving him more money would just benefit others.”

Belinda sighed in despair, “It's such a tragedy.”

Upstairs in a room, William, as the big brother, was playing LEGO with Emma's daughters, Margotand Bella.

Chirpy was in the center of the LEGO pieces, accurately fetching various parts with its beak.

Bella was too young to play LEGO and just wanted to play with Chirpy.

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