The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1161

Leopold was only ever concerned about Aurelia and Kane. As long as they remained unharmed, he felt invincible.

At the sight of Lisbeth stepping out of the room, Fredric couldn't help but ask, "How's Raines doing?"

"Not great," Lisbeth replied, "completely paralyzed."

Fredric was seething with rage. "That damn Geoffrey. He's laid it on thick with the poison. When I get my hands on him, he's a dead man."

Lisbeth was itching to figure out who was behind the poisoning.

Leopold and Aurelia had already been aware of Agent A's real identity, but Fredric was kept in the dark. If someone were to administer the poison, Leopold and Aurelia were the more likely suspects. And only Aurelia had the influence to get Skyler on board.

Aurelia had arranged for a caretaker to look after Agent A in the sickroom while the others returned to Mossy Rock Retreat.

After some digging by the security team, it turned out that the chef who prepared the hot chocolate was a prime suspect.

He had taken off from Mossy Rock Retreat right after making the hot chocolate, using an excuse to get the day off.

Lisbeth then pulled Aurelia aside into a room.

"How do you see this whole poisoning of Agent A? Was it Geoffrey's doing? Agent A is convinced it was you guys."

Aurelia stirred her juice thoughtfully, "The poison was Geoffrey's initiative, but we got wind of his plans in advance. We switched the poisoned drink with one meant for Agent A."

Lisbeth gasped, "Isn't Geoffrey supposed to be our boss? He didn't clue in Agent A about this plan?"

Aurelia shrugged, "I'm not privy to their internal affairs. Maybe they've been too wary to make a move, not daring to communicate secretly due to our tight surveillance."

"That's possible," Lisbeth nodded. "Agent A said Skyler could whip up an antidote and told me to get it from him. But didn't Skyler say he couldn't make it and that only Geoffrey had the antidote?"

According to Leopold's calculations, Geoffrey would eventually use Raines to trade for Tanya.

Whether this ploy would work depended on the importance of Agent A.

That evening, Jessica arrived, and the family gathered around the turkey, celebrating the new year.

Fireworks burst over the lake, painting the night sky with brilliant colors. It was a beautiful New Year's night, only Raines was missing for a true family reunion.

The next day, Aurelia visited fake Raines at the hospital. He was on the verge of a breakdown, having been outmaneuvered for the first time in his life!

Desperate to reach out to his people for a rescue, he was immobilized, unable to make contact himself, and doubtful of Lisbeth's trustworthiness.

Leopold had positioned security guards at the door, ostensibly for protection, but they could just as well be his jailers.