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

Chapter 380 Aurelia paused, and then smiled, gently ruffling Kane’s hair. “We’re all family here, who would bully me? Go on, go play with Nina and Mira.” She let Kane down, and as Kane turned to leave, he looked back at Melissa, glaring at Melissa before leaving the room.

That look was loaded with warning.

Melissa couldn't help but roll her eyes. What a tough little cookie for only being three years old. If he was this audacious now, who knows what he'd be like when he was older? Possibly even more ruthless than his younger sibling.

Only when Kane was well out of sight did Melissa speak again. “Aurelia, I've noticed you seem to be lacking in your parenting skills. Ever since you returned, Kane hasn't been as well-behaved as he used to be.” Aurelia knew exactly what Melissa was trying to do, nitpicking to create conflict.

“Melissa, you don’t know. Kane might be young, but he has his own mind and won't be swayed by anyone.” Melissa dropped a sugar cube into her cup, stirring her coffee as she spoke. “You're from a small town, and your parents are just common folks, so you've never had any proper upbringing, and you've never been exposed to the wide world. The Stirling family doesn’t expect you to transform Kane into an aristocratic gentleman. However, you need to improve your own manners and avoid any disgraceful actions that could embarrass Leopold and the Stirling family...” Just as she was about to continue, Beverley cut her off with a cough. She couldn't bear to listen any longer. It was clear that Melissa saw Aurelia as an easy target.

“Melissa, as long as Leopold thinks Aurelia is perfect, she is the most perfect woman in the world. Nothing else matters. You should focus more on your own affairs.” Melissa gave Beverley a cold look, saying, “Adults are talking here, Beverley, mind your manners. You're acting just as brash as Kane.” Beverley only smirked in response. “l am an adult, not a child.” Aurelia lightly patted Beverley’s hand in appreciation.

“Couples getting along is like wearing a pair of shoes; the most important thing is that they fit well and are comfortable. Some shoes may look beautiful and fashionable, but if they don't fit well, it would be pointless. My job is to make sure Leopold finds me comfortable and reliable, someone he can walk thousands of miles with. That's all that matters.” Melissa snorted dismissively, “How comfortable can a pair of worn-out shoes be?” 12 Chapter 380 Aurelia paused, and then smiled, gently ruffling Kane’s hair. “We’re all family here, who would bully me? Go on, go play with Nina and Mira.” She let Kane down, and as Kane turned to leave, he looked back at Melissa, glaring at Melissa before leaving the room.

That look was loaded with warning.

Melissa couldn't help but roll her eyes. What a tough little cookie for only being three years old. If he was this audacious now, who knows what he’d be like when he was older? Possibly even more ruthless than his younger sibling.

Only when Kane was well out of sight did Melissa speak again. “Aurelia, I've noticed your seem to be lacking in your parenting skills. Ever since you returned, Kane hasn't been as well-behaved as he used to be.” Aurelia knew exactly what Melissa was trying to do, nitpicking to create conflict.

“Melissa, you don’t know. Kane might be young, but he has his own mind and won't be swayed by anyone.” Melissa dropped a sugar cube into her cup, stirring her coffee as she spoke. “You're from a small town, and your parents are just common folks, so you've never had any proper upbringing, and you've never been exposed to the wide world. The Stirling family doesn’t expect you to transform Kane into an aristocratic gentleman. However, you need to improve your own manners and avoid any disgraceful actions that could embarrass Leopold and the Stirling family...” Just as she was about to continue, Beverley cut her off with a cough. She couldn't bear to listen any longer. It was clear that Melissa saw Aurelia as an easy target.

“Melissa, as long as Leopold thinks Aurelia is perfect, she is the most perfect woman in the world. Nothing else matters. You should focus more on your own affairs.” Melissa gave Beverley a cold look, saying, “Adults are talking here, Beverley, mind your manners. You're acting just as brash as Kane.” Beverley only smirked in response. “I am an adult, not a child.” Aurelia lightly patted Beverley’s hand in appreciation.

“Couples getting along is like wearing a pair of shoes; the most important thing is that they fit well and are comfortable. Some shoes may look beautiful and fashionable, but if they don’t fit well, it would be pointless. My job is to make sure Leopold finds me comfortable and reliable, someone he can walk thousands of miles with. That's all that matters.” Melissa snorted dismissively, “How comfortable can a pair of worn-out shoes be?” 12 11:23 Chapter 380 Her words were a double-edged sword, mocking Aurelia’s humble origins and implying that she wasn't faithful, that she had been worn by others.

Aurelia remained calm. She knew that Leopold was her first man and the only man in her life, even though he didn’t know it.

Beverley was irritated. “Melissa, you're stepping over the line. You're being so aggressive. Is it because Elvis has a new girlfriend and you're trying to take out your frustrations on Aurelia?” This hit a nerve for Melissa; the corners of her mouth twitched as she jumped up from the couch. “Beverley, what the hell is wrong with you? Why are you bringing up that blind fool?” Melissa kicked the leg of the coffee table in anger and stormed out of the room.

Beverley stuck out her tongue. “I guess | hit the nail on the head.” Sheryl glared at Beverley. “You just had to bring that up, didn’t you? I'm going to check on Melissa.” She then followed Melissa.

Jessica also stood up, signing, “You children really know how to create a fuss.” With everyone gone, only Aurelia and Beverley were left in the tea room.

Aurelia had a mischievous look in her eyes as she whispered, “This Elvis you're talking about, he wouldn't happen to be the CEO of Ethereal Gems, would he?” Beverley grinned. “Who else could it be? Now that Arnold and Leopold from our family are both married, Elvis is Elysium’s most eligible bachelor.” “Melissa likes Elvis?” “Why else would she still be unmarried at her age?” Beverley made a face. “It's unrequited love. Elvis isn’t interested in her. He prefers dating women outside of the social elite, which drives Melissa crazy.” Aurelia sighed. “Ethereal Gems and Astral Enterprises are rivals. Is that why he’s not dating Melissa?”