The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1185

"Hey, William, I've noticed you and Susanna seem tight. Why don't you tag along with Kane to the party?" he probed cautiously.

Kane took a sip of his milk. Like father, like son. He could tell his dad was getting suspicious.

"I only bumped into them a couple of times during Kane's chats. I remember Susanna, but she probably doesn't even remember me," he said, forcing his tone to be calmer than he felt. This wasn't his first rodeo posing as William.

Leopold shot him a knowing glance. "Some online friend from abroad, huh? Kinda risky for your mom to take Kane over there without knowing them well. I think I'll head over, get to know Susanna’s family, and suss them out a bit."

Kane's heart skipped a beat. If his dad went there, the jig would be up, wouldn't it?

How could William keep having fun then?

"Uncle Leopold, Kane's a whiz with computers. He's dug up everything there is to know about them already. No need to worry."

Skyler stroked his chin, concern etching his features. "They aren't associated with Geoffrey, are they?"

Kane felt dizzy. "They've got nothing to do with Geoffrey. Let's not jump at shadows, okay?"

He picked up his knife and gently scored the sunny-side-up egg on his plate, puncturing the delicate yolk and letting it spill over the white. Then he cut a bite and popped it into his mouth.

Skyler caught the subtle move.

That wasn't William's way of eating eggs. He had a habit of eating the whites first, saving the runny yolk for last.

But Kane liked to burst the yolk, let it cover the white, then eat it all together.

"William, you're eating your egg like Kane today," Skyler observed.

Kane trembled his hands ever so slightly, realizing he'd given himself away. His face paled, but thankfully the mask he wore concealed his expression.

"I'd try Kane's way today to see if it tastes any good."

"And? Is it any good?" Skyler pressed.