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

Chapter 1269

William was at his wit's end, feeling upset. "Even the wisest can err," he muttered to himself.

"Skyler," he said, "you're the only one I've kept this from. | trust you with everything else, but | just can't spill this one secret. I'm

sorry."

Skyler stroked his chin thoughtfully, and after a moment, he murmured, "Lettake a wild guess here. Geoffrey's always prancing

around in that mask of his because he can't bear to show his face, right? That's because he’s not really my twin brother at all. He

looks nothing like me. And you hide behind a mask too. Don't tellit's because..."

He stopped abruptly, clutching his head, and started pacing the room, restless as a caged monkey.

"William, it just hitlike a ton of bricks. I've never seen your actual face. We're best buds, and I've never laid eyes on the real

you. You've been pulling the wool over my eyes just like Geoffrey did. That hurts. | feel so bummed out right now," Skyler

bemoaned, on the verge of tears.

William was anxious. "Skyler, I'm not trying to lie to you, but | can't let anyone see my face." he said.

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"You don't believe me." Skyler beca little agitated. He was genuinely upset.

Geoffrey lied to him even, even his beloved William lied to him.

William was bitter inside. The last thing he wanted was to lose Skyler as his friend.

"I can show you my face, but you gotta swear it stays between us. No blabbing to anyone else."

Skyler immediately raised his hand as if taking an oath, "Cross my heart, not a word to anyone."

William slowly removed his mask.

Skyler was stunned into silence at the sight. "You look just like Kane?" he asked in disbelief.

"Yes," William nodded.

"No wonder you've been hiding behind a mask," Skyler exhaled, his mind racing. He clapped a hand over his mouth, eyes wide,

"Don’t tellyou're Kane's identical twin brother?"

William nodded again, "Yep."

Skyler was floored, "So your real dad is Leopold, not Arnold."

"Yep," William shrugged, "I mean, sure, but | only got love for Arnold."

Skyler held his forehead, processing the revelation, "So you wear the mask because you're worried Leopold would recognize you?"

"Yep." William put his mask back on, "This is my one big secret. If this gets out, I'm toast."

Skyler wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead, "Kane knows about this, right?"

"Yep."

"Have you guys ever, like, switched places?"

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"Yep."

"That explains it. You both were acting all weird the other day," Skyler said, as the pieces of the puzzle finally fell into place.

William heaved a sigh, "I wish | didn’t look like Kane. I'd rather look like mom, not a bit like Uncle Leopold."

Skyler scratched his head, confused, "Leopold's a good guy. Why don't you like him? | dig him a lot."

"It's 'cause | already have a dad," William explained, "A guy's only supposed to have one dad, not two."

Skyler scratched his head again, "Doesn't have to be that way, William. You know, lots of families split up, and kids end up with

step-parents. You're luckier than most, living with your real mom and dad. If Arnold was just your stepdad, now that would suck."

William just shrugged, not responding.

"You worried that if you accept Leopold, Arnold will get upset?" Skyler asked, patting William's shoulder.

"Yep." William nodded.

"I don't think so. Arnold's cool. He's got his own kids. He wouldn't mind, | bet. After all, you're still family. It's not like you're not

related by blood."