The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 261

Fredric, with a knowing glance, realized she was intentionally losing to him. Aurelia was a breath of fresh air, no wonder Arnold was so smitten by her.

Aurelia slapped her forehead, "Mr. Fredric, you are always one step ahead."

Fredric chuckled, "Next time when we both are free, we'll have a real showdown."

After the party, Aurelia headed back to her apartment.

Feeling exhilarated and not quite ready for sleep, she took a shower and then sprawled on her bed, humming to the soft music playing.

Leopold came over.

He was in a bad mood, especially after being provoked by her in the lounge, and had lightened considerably watching her battle during the game. It was incredible how she could affect his mood without even trying.

Looking at him, Aurelia’s eyes sparkled with mischief, "I heard you are unbeatable in e-sports. How about we have a match sometime?"

Leopold, with a smirk, responded, "You are already feeling cocky after winning a few rounds?"

She pouted, "Don't underestimate me. I won the university e-sports championship."

It seemed like he always looked down on her. There was actually a lot of good in her, but he just didn't want to find it.

Leopold ruffled her hair, "If you lose, you have to accept a penalty."

Her heart skipped a beat, "What kind of penalty?"

"Sheryl has two choices, either leave or endure." Aurelia sighed, "Enduring is like having a knife hanging over your head. Not everyone can accept that. If it were me, I would kick my cheating husband to the curb, never to cross paths again."

Leopold knew that she would choose to leave. Even now, when he was faithful and self-disciplined, she always mentioned divorce, much to his annoyance.

During his silence, Aurelia spoke again, "But Sheryl isn't innocent either. She openly seduced her best friend's man. Poor Joyce, young and beautiful, faced betrayal from the man she loved and her best friend in the prime of her life. It was a devastating blow. What goes around comes around. Sheryl's troubled marriage is payback, I guess."

Leopold got her a glass of milk, replying, "Stop overthinking. Focus on your issues. We are all adults and should take responsibility for our choices. You can't control everything."

Aurelia dropped her gaze, and she was in a mess. There was a big misunderstanding about the father of her children. What would happen when the truth came out?

She wasn't worried about herself, but Arnold. He had sacrificed his reputation to protect her, to shoulder everything for her. She couldn't let him be tarnished.