The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 23

Her face turned a shade paler, her heart trembling in fear.“I don’t have a passport. I never planned to go abroad, so I didn't get one” Aurelia said.

She glanced at the steak on Leopold's plate, quickly using it as a diversion, “I’m not a big fan of steak. If you send me abroad, I'll starve to death.”

He wouldn't want to be responsible for three deaths, would he?

Leopold's thin lips curled into a derisive smile, “I thought you weren't picky, easy to feed.”

“I'm not picky, as long as it's homemade food, I can eat anything. I just can't handle some certain types of food. That's why I'll never go abroad in my life, no matter how much you beg or force me.” Aurelia spoke earnestly, indirectly making her stance clear.

Leopold looked at her with an odd expression, seemingly finding her peculiar, “So, you're not planning to go to the Paris Jewelry Show?”

What?

Aurelia was taken aback. She almost forgot about the event, one of the largest exhibitions worldwide. Astral Enterprises, a renowned jewelry conglomerate, participated in every edition. And it was a dream of hers to attend.

But if she went, would she be forcibly detained and never be able to return?

She was torn. Her fingers were constantly fiddling on the table, caught in the most challenging decision of her life.

Leopold took in her strange reaction.

“Your body isn't suited for long-distance travel, better let Kelly go.” Leopold said.

“I can do it.” She blurted out, as if stung.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she didn't want to miss it.

The reason Kelly was still standing was firstly because a new product had just been released. If a plagiarism scandal broke out, it would seriously affect the sales of the new product. Secondly, she had enough reputation in the jewelry world. To replace her, an outstanding opportunity was needed.

“The Jewelry Show is next month. I have just passed the critical period and can fly. Paris is cold. I'll wear a coat, all wrapped up. No one will be able to tell, so there's no need to worry.” Aurelia said.

She held onto a glimmer of hope, wanting to take a gamble. Perhaps Elowen was just trying to scare her.

Leopold's deep, dark eyes shone mysteriously under the light. “You pick the staff from your department to go with you.” Leopold said.

“Your aunt? Ms. Elowen's mother?” Aurelia asked.

Aurelia remembered Laura mentioning that Elowen's mother was Chad’s sister.

Arnold shook his head, “Her mother is my younger aunt. The one I’m talking about is my elder aunt, biological one.”

He then looked down, a touch of sadness in his eyes, “My mother passed away early. When my father wasn't home, my aunt took care of me. Now, with my father gone too, my aunt is the closest family I have.”

His words struck a chord with Aurelia.

Once Leopold and Elowen get married and have children, wouldn't her child become redundant? Would they end up in a similar tragic situation?

“Was your mother always abroad?” Aurelia asked.

“Yeah.” Arnold nodded, his expression even gloomier, “When she died, I wasn't there. I didn't even get to say goodbye.”

Aurelia's heart clenched. Was Elowen not bluffing? Was she really going to be forcibly sent abroad, and to die in a foreign land?