The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 93

He cradled her petite face in his hands, as if trapping her within his powerful grasp.

"Whether you leave or not is up to me!"

Her heart skipped a beat, "What do you mean? We signed the papers. We have no relationship anymore once we get divorced. You can't control me."

His gaze was dark and intense. His eyes nearly bulged out as if he wanted to swallow her whole.

"Whether we divorce or not is also up to me!"

His tone was fierce, domineering, and tyrannical as if a despot issuing a decree.

Her face paled, as if drained of all color. His words filled her with terror.

Swallowing hard, she managed to regain her composure, "I'm afraid it's not up to you. Elowen is your father's chosen daughter-in-law. Marrying her is your responsibility, not just to your Aunt but also to the entire Stirling family."

A sinister and cold smile tugged at Leopold's lips, "Who am I afraid of? Cross me, and I promise you won't get your way!"

His tone was chilling, akin to the clash of icicles, sending a shiver down her spine.

She clenched her fists, mustering up her courage.

She couldn't fight him head-on. She needed to be soft against his hardness!

After a moment of silence, she loosened her grip, forcing a self-deprecating smile on her face, "Mr. Leopold, I'm just a small fry, not worth your time. Consider me a burr under your saddle and let me go."

Leopold was taken aback, his icy eyes flickering slightly.

He thought, "Playing coy now, are you?"

"And what if I don't want to let go?"

His words were riddled with double meaning!

She laughed awkwardly, patting his shoulder in a placating manner, "Keeping a burr under the saddle is uncomfortable, and it's bad for your health. You need to let it go. It'll make you feel lighter and clear-headed."

Leopold felt a surge of anger held back, wanting to punish her to alleviate his frustration.

"The most annoying thing about you is your mouth."

She shivered, quickly covering her mouth, fearing he would force himself on her.

"I can also know when to retreat. A good bird chooses its tree to nest, and a good servant chooses his master. If you don't value me, it's only fair that I find a new boss, right?"

She continued, changing her tone, "But don't worry, I'll finish my current projects. I always see things through."

Leopold frowned. He didn't like that.

"I've never doubted your abilities."

Aurelia looked up at him, her eyes wide open, the innate stubbornness shining through.

"I can't accept being second to Evelyn. Would you, if you were in my place?"

Leopold placed his hand on her head, his handsome face under the lights seemed especially mysterious and profound.

"You think you'll lose before you've even started?"

Hearing his words, Aurelia couldn't help but find it absurd.

Wasn't it his favoritism and indulgence that made her feel desperate in the first place?