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The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 62

Chapter 62 

Being crushed under such a competitive business environment, who has time for vacations?” 

Aurelia grumbled, her courage often bolstered in times of stress

Leopold’s gaze darkened, deep and inscrutable like an old well

Have you met Evelyn yet?” 

The mere mention of her name was enough to set Aurelia off. She hasn’t even started her job yet and she’s already grinding away. She went to the office yesterday and took some of the highranking designers out for French cuisine. She’s started building her clique while I was away. Did you hire her based on Kelly’s template? She seems to have the same style.” 

Her last sentence was a clear jab at him

Leopold’s expression stiffened, but he didn’t lose his temper. Instead, he responded with a mocking smile, You’re already losing on the first day? That’s your strength?” 

I haven’t lost yet, the competition hasn’t even begun! If it’s a fair fight, I’m not worried. Even if she has more experience, I’m just as capable. But I fear she’ll resort to dirty tricks networking, nepotism, underhanded maneuvers, backstabbing!Aurelia gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with icy determination

Leopold reached out and ruffled her hair, Why worry about what might not happen? When I’m here, what do you have to fear?” 

Whatever!Aurelia scoffed. Everyone in the company knows she’s your special connection. Unlike us who respectfully call you Mr. Leopold, she’s always calling you Leo. It’s like she wants everyone to know about your specialrelationship.” 

She was getting worked up and unintentionally mentioned their specialrelationship. Realizing her mistake, she quickly shut her mouth.. 

Leopold didn’t miss a beat. He leaned in, one hand on the backrest and the other on the armrest, cornering her into the couch. A wicked smile tugged at his lips, Special? Are you upset about that?” 

Of course not.She shook her head. I’m worried you’ll blur the lines between professional and personal, letting emotions cloud your judgment.” 

Leopold cupped her chin, his gaze locked on her, flickering in the dim light, You sound like you’re jealous.” 

e you’re Aurelia jumped at his words, as if they had startled her

No, no, no, you mustn’t misunderstand.She shook her head fervently, I have absolutely no illusions about you. I have no feelings for you beyond those of an employee. Even if you were in bed with another woman right now, I’d just be on the side serving you tea, cheering you on, really!” 

She was firm and unhesitating in her response

Leopold’s lips tightened, a cold gleam gathering in his eyes

He reached out and flicked her forehead, What are you blabbering about?” 

Ouch

She rubbed her forehead, suddenly remembering his earlier declaration about not touching women

Oh no, she had hit a nerve

Fearing his anger, she hurriedly tried to lighten the mood, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. That was a very inappropriate assumption. Just pretend it was a fart in the wind, don’t mind it.” 

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