The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 169

Chapter 169

Aurelia playfully stuck out her tongue.

Actually, Avery and Sophie do make quite a good on-screen couple.

After all, age-gap romances have been in vogue lately. As the saying goes, age is just a number. Arnold picked up a pebble and lightly tossed it. The little pebble skipped across the water's surface, creating ripples that spread out in concentric circles.

"If I really do start dating someone, will you get jealous?”

"Huh?" She paused, then burst into laughter. “You're not the type to prioritize romantic relationships over friendships, why would I get jealous?”

Arnold lowered his gaze, feeling a mix of amusement and exasperation.

The sunlight illuminated her face, making her look more innocent, pure, bright, and youthful. Perhaps this kind of relationship was just nice, carefree and without any reservations.

“I've always put my closest friends first. Friends are more important for me.”

She blinked, her glistening eyes were like two bright stars in the sky, shining and pure.

“Wouldn't your girlfriend be upset, thinking that you don’t value her?”

He fiddled with the sand beneath his feet, a smirk playing on his lips. “If she’s too petty, it only means we're not a good match. I've dated a few girls before, but unfortunately, none of them were the kind of person I could truly connect with.”

She let out a soft sigh, and revealed a touch of self-deprecating humor, “True love can't be sought out; it's a matter of fate. I'm quite zen about it, not wanting to make an effort, just waiting for fate to come to me."

Arnold couldn't help but chuckle. She truly was indeed a slow-type, someone who needed him to warm her up gradually.

After the shoot, they had dinner together before Aurelia headed back to her apartment.

She had no choice but to follow the orders of her boss; otherwise she would face severe consequences.

As she pushed open the door, she saw a stranger sitting on her couch. Just she was about to inquire, the woman introduced herself, “Ms. Aurelia, I'm Yuna and I'll be your driver from now on. I live next door, so feel free to call me anytime you need a ride.”

“Oh.” She responded. She didn't expect that her boss had even arranged a car for her. But she hoped it wouldn't also come with surveillance of her movements.

After Yuna left, she took a shower and changed into a loose nightgown. She lay on the couch, not wanting

to move.

As the months passed by, her body felt heavier than before, and spending a day outside was quite tiring.

Just as she was about to doze off, a tall figure silently approached. His large hand gently rested on her slightly bulging belly.

She was taken back, instantly alert. When she saw the man’s handsome face, she instinctively shifted closer into the couch. “Mr. Leopold, you're here.”

His gaze turned sharp with a deep chill in his eyes, “Taking my children out overnight, did you get my

permission?”

She took a deep breath. “I told Laura about it, didn't she relay it to you?”

Hearing the word “relay’, Leopold grew irritated. “From now on, you must personally seek my permission.”

Aurelia was exasperated. “Mr. Leopold, please respect my freedom.”

She wasn't his real wife, why should she have to seek his permission for everything? He had never reported anything to her!

A cold, steely glint flashed in Leopold's eyes. He lifted a finger, pinching her chin. “I don't care where you go, but I have absolute custody rights over the children. I must strictly manage their whereabouts.”

Aurelia was stunned, gaping at him in disbelief, but she was left speechless as his logic seemed absurd!

The children were inside her belly, so isn't managing the children also managing her?

But his twisted logic left her with no rebuttal.

“I'm tired; I'm going back to the bedroom to sleep.”

She got up and headed to her bedroom. She didn’t want to argue with this unreasonable person, so she decided to go back to sleep.

Her slender figure, which was usually hidden in well-fitted work attire that didn’t reveal her pregnancy, was now adorned in a loose nightgown that emphasized her maternal glow.

Leopold's icy eyes flickered in the dim light. He took a quick step forward, sweeping her off her feet in a swift embrace.

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