The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 649

Chapter 649

Leopold's heart sank, his gaze darkening to a stormy glower that could freeze hell. "So, now that Arnold's back on the market, you're getting all hot with him again?"

She snorted with derision. "Mr. Leopold, I'm a free spirit with choices to make. I'm not about to waste my youth and time pining over an ex-husband who's remarried. I'm not into self-torture!"

His brow furrowed, a sharp pain piercing his heart.

“ls Arnold always more important than me in your heart?"

Hearing his question, Aurelia let out a scoff.cArnold had once saved her life. When she was on her last breath, it was Arnold who rescued her, tenderly cared for her and helped her stand again.

And Leopold? While she was lying in the ICU, fighting for her life, he was gallivanting with his old flame, ready to divorce her and abandon her. How could he ever measure up to Arnold?

"Yes,’ she said with unflinching, brutal honesty. “In my heart, Arnold will always come first. No one can take his place"

Leopold felt like he'd been struck by a thunderbolt, leaving his head spinning, his insides violently churning.

Every word Aurelia said was like a dagger, thrusting mercilessly into his heart and stirring agonizingly inside him, leaving him in torment, which was so profound that as if his very flesh was asunder.

"Really? Am I that bad?"

Her gaze was unblinking, her voice cold and detached. "You gave up on me first. There's no such thing as second chances. I'm not some doll for you to summon or discard at will, to kick aside when you're tired of, and to reclaim when you're feeling nostalgic. I've never loved you. I'm not those other women who would endure endless heartache for you and still love you with heart and soul."

Even if she could accept him again someday, she could never forgive his betrayal. That was the thorn in her heart, which would be forever lodged there, irremovable.

Leopold's eyes darkened with torment. "Aurelia, do you hate me that much?"

Yes! Her inner voice affirmed without hesitation.

Just as she was about to speak, she noticed two people approaching. It was Megan and her personal assistant, Jewel.

Jewel had arrived that afternoon. She wasn't hired by Megan but was assigned by the AK Group to help Megan secure her status as Mrs. Stirling and to keep an eye on Leopold.

"Maybe Leopold did go back to Elysium" Jewel ventured.

Megan shook her head with unwavering certainty. "He's here. I'm sure of it. How could he be at ease knowing Aurelia and Arnold are vacationing together?"

She knew all too well how much Leopold cared for Aurelia.

The thought always incited a burning jealousy in her, which made her wish Aurelia would vanish from the earth.

Jewel sighed. "That Aurelia is something, isn't she? She's got those high-society gents wrapped around her finger, hopelessly devoted to her. You're not even in the same league"