NovelAppChapter 458 After the weekly meeting, Aurelia made her way to the CEO's office.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeopold was lounging in his executive chair, his voice lazily drifting across the room, “Good timing. Can you make me a cup of coffee?” Aurelia shot him a playful side—eye and made him a cup of cappuccino. This time, she decorated the froth with ‘$¢, a symbol of wealth.
“Mr. Leopold, you had someone outbid me for my necklace at the auction. Quite the double whammy, not only did you win over Elvis, but you also increased my value, creating anticipation for my new product.” After the auction, he increased the price of his new product multiple times. Clearly, this was a calculated move on his part.
He truly was cunning, just like the fox.
Leopold glanced at his cup, a smirk playing on his lips, “So, you should behave.” Aurelia was taken aback, “Have you heard about Katie's stand-in? There was an accident.” His slender fingers tapped twice on the table, “You're quite well-informed.” Aurelia settled into the couch, a mischievous glint in her eyes, “Do you think it was an accident or someone was trying to get rid of Katie?” Leopold's smirk disappeared, his expression turning serious, “I'll handle it. You stay out of it.” This annoyed her because he always had this tone with her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Can you be honest with me? Is Katie's child yours?” Leopold stared at her, his icy eyes glimmering under the light, “I've promised you. | never go back on my word. So, don’t ask me this again.” Aurelia’s mind was filled with disbelief and frustration. His vague response didn’t help her assessment. Why couldn't he be direct? He must be doing this on purpose.
“Come on. You swore that you'd only marry me, but then you left me and married someone else. | can't trust a man’s words anymore.” Her heart ached at the thought.
Leopold rose from his chair, approached her, and leaned over her. One hand was supporting him on the back of the couch and the other was holding her chin, “You will know whether I've gone back on my word in the future.” The vaguer he was, the less she believed him. After all, he was the cunning fox, his 12 10-37 | am as fi alamat Aurelt saw His pain are adve acces te face and Gaddn't had feeding gotty But she If she tent revente West is he weand have han haddy taken away to the rean hed. Redling mic danger If you had been honest 24th me from the start and tedd me van plane, | would have had to risk my life Fund Raves suffer death (fects account and there so much mars to sumpah Kiz family and clutchere are wanting for me at home, so how could t 8/28 Chapter 459
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