The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1188

"Uncle Leopold won't be suspicious now, will he?" William asked with a hint of concern in his voice.

Kane replied, "I don't think so. He believes you met Susanna online and is just worried about your safety."

"Oh, that's a relief."

After giving a few words of caution, William hung up the phone.

Kane let out a sigh. Pretending to be William used to be easier. Why did it feel so tough today? He couldn't shake the feeling that he was on the verge of being exposed.

In the villa, Aurelia received a call from Leopold.

"I'm leaving the office now. I'll come over to see you in a bit." he said.

Aurelia sank her heart. If he came over now, her cover would be blown instantly.

"No need, the party is almost over. We'll head back soon. Why don't you go look after William for me?"

"…Alright."

Leopold hung up, leaning back in his executive chair, deep in thought.

Kevin entered the room, updating him on the status of their work.

In a low voice, Leopold asked, "Do you remember how Liam's DNA test was conducted back then?"

Leopold had been overwhelmed with grief at the time and was hospitalized. All the arrangements had been made by his subordinates.

Kevin paused, "The police found some baby hairs on the... charred remains. The DNA matched Mr. Raines."

Normally, DNA could be extracted from teeth, which often survived fires, but babies didn’t have teeth, so DNA identification was more challenging.

Leopold furrowed his brows with a sharp glint in his eyes, "If the body was burnt to a crisp, how could any hairs survive?"

"They were found on the unburned parts of the clothing," Kevin replied.

"What if it was planted intentionally?"

Kevin shuddered, "You think Mr. Raines might still be alive?"

Leopold tapped his fingers on the desk. Was William really the person he seemed to be?

When he first met William, he was always wearing a mask, claiming social anxiety.

Nina extended her arm, letting Chirpy perch there as she played with it.

Skyler also dashed downstairs, pointing to his head, "Chirpy, come here, land on my head."

"Skyler," Chirpy fluttered its wings, taking off and landing atop his head.

"William, William!"

It began to search for its young owner.

Leopold noticed that William hadn't come down. With Chirpy's arrival, he should have been the first to dash downstairs. He was, after all, Chirpy's favorite human.

"Where's William?"

"He caught a cold and isn't feeling well, probably still sleeping," Nina said.

Skyler spread his arms wide, mimicking a flying gesture, "Come on, I'll take you to William."

Meanwhile, Kane was trapped in his room, pacing frantically like an ant on a hot pan.