The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1269

William was at his wit's end, feeling upset. "Even the wisest can err," he muttered to himself.

"Skyler," he said, "you're the only one I've kept this from. I trust you with everything else, but I just can't spill this one secret. I'm sorry."

Skyler stroked his chin thoughtfully, and after a moment, he murmured, "Let me take a wild guess here. Geoffrey's always prancing around in that mask of his because he can't bear to show his face, right? That's because he’s not really my twin brother at all. He looks nothing like me. And you hide behind a mask too. Don’t tell me it’s because..."

He stopped abruptly, clutching his head, and started pacing the room, restless as a caged monkey.

"William, it just hit me like a ton of bricks. I've never seen your actual face. We're best buds, and I've never laid eyes on the real you. You’ve been pulling the wool over my eyes just like Geoffrey did. That hurts. I feel so bummed out right now," Skyler bemoaned, on the verge of tears.

William was anxious. "Skyler, I'm not trying to lie to you, but I can't let anyone see my face." he said.

"You don't believe me." Skyler became a little agitated. He was genuinely upset.

Geoffrey lied to him even, even his beloved William lied to him.

William was bitter inside. The last thing he wanted was to lose Skyler as his friend.

"I can show you my face, but you gotta swear it stays between us. No blabbing to anyone else."

Skyler immediately raised his hand as if taking an oath, "Cross my heart, not a word to anyone."

William slowly removed his mask.

Skyler was stunned into silence at the sight. "You look just like Kane?" he asked in disbelief.

"Yes," William nodded.

"No wonder you've been hiding behind a mask," Skyler exhaled, his mind racing. He clapped a hand over his mouth, eyes wide, "Don’t tell me you're Kane's identical twin brother?"

William nodded again, "Yep."