FULL NOVELXO Chapter 93
Chapter 93
He cradled her petite face in his hands, as if trapping her within his pow
Aurelia blinked in surprise, “Why? Even if we fight tooth and nail, it wouldn't affect the vitality of Astral Enterprises.”
Arnold wagged his slender finger, “They're not after Astral Enterprises. They're after you, waiting for the right. moment to poach you.”
"Wow, isn't my sister a talent then?” Avery laughed.
Aurelia didn't see it as a good thing. She smirked in self-mockery. “This just shows that they have no faith in me, thinking I'll lose and have to leave.”
Avery glanced at her, “Is your opponent tough?”
“Her sister is the boss's sweetheart, and she is the darling. She's indulged in every way possible. No matter what she does, the boss turns a blind eye. Even if she does wrong, the boss will cover for her. What chance do I have against such a person?”
Aurelia became more and more frustrated, and her resentment was like a surging river, continually flooding
her.
Avery showed a trace of sympathy. He put his arm around her shoulder, “Then you better jump ship. The last time I saw your boss at the Muse Club, I knew he was unreliable, his personal life is chaotic. Although he is Arno’s brother, he is nowhere near as good as Arno.”
Aurelia took a sip of her juice, unconsciously looked down at her slightly bulging belly.
She wondered if all this negative energy would affect the baby.
But their biological father, indeed, was in her bad books, the worst kind!
Arnold served her a piece of abalone, “If you really want to switch jobs, take your time and choose the most
suitable one.”
“Yeah,” Aurelia nodded.
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 won't speak anymore, okay?”
Leopold was speechless, his fist landing on a pillow, his frustration multiplying.
This woman was so good at infuriating him.
He stood up, heading to the refrigerator to grab a bottle of pure water to cool down.
"Are you planning to admit defeat and flee the battlefield?”
“What do you mean?” Aurelia feigned ignorance.
But he saw right through her, “Stop pretending. Your little tricks can't fool me!”
Aurelia sat up, reaching for an orange from the bedside table, slowly peeling it.
“I'm stepping back, to make things easier for you. Isn't that a good thing?”
Leopold snatched the orange from her hand, quickly peeling it and handing it back.
"Weren't you always the one to fight when faced with strength?”
She lowered her head, looking at the orange in her hand, a wistful smile crossing her face,
“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?”