The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 449

He furrowed his little brows, wearing an expression of annoyance, "Kane, knock it off with your wild thoughts. My real dad is Arnold, he loves me and I love him. If you keep talking like this, not only would Dad be upset, I'd be upset too."

Kane bit his lip, seeing his younger brother's resistance - he didn't like Leopold.

"Alright, I'll stop."

William rose from his chair, donning his mask, then looked at him seriously, "You need to keep our secret, don't be a traitor, or we won't be brothers anymore!"

"You can count on me, my word is my bond." Kane responded, he always kept his promises.

Downstairs, Jolin had just finished cooking, and Zack had just come home.

Seeing they had guests, he brought out his prized whiskey.

The boys came down from upstairs, William sat next to Arnold, while Kane sat next to Aurelia.

Arnold served William his favorite dish, crispy fried shrimp, peeled and placed in his plate.

Kane glanced at them, Arnold really did spoil William. His own father loved him too, but he never showed it. William would definitely not be used to it.

Thinking Kane wanted some shrimp too, Aurelia served him some, and was about to peel it when Elvis took the plate from her, "I'll do it, careful not to prick your hand."

He served two shrimps, peeled and handed them to Kane.

"Thanks." Aurelia smiled.

Elvis returned with a charming smile, "I have a kid at home too, my little niece, she's five. My sister is overseas, so she left her with me. If you don't mind, I can bring her next time, to play with Kane and William."

"That’d be great." Aurelia nodded with a smile.

Kane leaned in and whispered to her, "Mom, you don't have to worry about me, I can peel the shrimp myself."

Aurelia stroked his head, "Sweetheart, I know you can do anything, but occasionally you can let mom take care of you."

Kane blinked, not quite understanding his mother's words. He was used to being independent, doing everything himself, and he inherited Leopold's aloof nature, so he wouldn't be like William, mischievous, coquettish, or even cry.

He had always prided himself on his ability to judge character, but he had been fooled by his ex-son-in-law.

He had thought Leopold was reliable, although he was quiet, he seemed dependable, but he didn't expect to have been so wrong.

This time, he needed to carefully assess if this Elvis was really someone worthy of his daughter's trust.

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Leopold didn't come to visit the Alcott family, which visibly upset the Alcotts.

Megan called him, but he coldly responded with "in a meeting," before hanging up.

On Christmas Day, what meeting could there possibly be? It was clear he just didn't want to come. But Megan cared about her dignity, so how could she tell her parents the truth?

"Dad, Mom, Leopold has been busy with overseas matters these past few days, so he can't help it. He's already bought gifts in advance and reminded me repeatedly to bring them today."