Oops! My Secret Baby Is Caught By His Top-Lawyer Daddy! Novel

---- Chapter 170: Love, Money, and Messy Circles Brooklyn stood on the villa's second-floor balcony, her expression unreadable. Since Aaron and Clara had arrived, she had watched everything unfold like a private show. She had never seen Aaron act this way before. Back in school, he had been diligent, aloof, and untouchable. At work, he was cold, decisive, and utterly unapproachable. But now, he was relaxed, comfortable, and softened in a way that seemed impossible. Around Clara, all the brilliance he usually radiated seemed to dim. Only tenderness remained. Brooklyn felt a pang of admiration.

She had always trusted her instincts about men. She had known a man like Aaron would never toy with women. Once he chose a wife, he gave himself entirely. He was a completely different class from a player like Logan. ---- So, was it too late? Was there no chance for her and Aaron anymore? Her hands gripped the railing so tightly her nails went pale. She looked back at the couple again. Aaron and Clara whispered quietly to each other. There was no overt affection, but the air around them was soaked in sweetness, a private world no one could intrude upon.

Amid all the people around them, they seemed to absorb every bit of attention. Next to them, Logan had his hand ona girl in a strappy dress, her shoulder nearly bare. His lips hovered dangerously close to her face as they laughed, her body leaning provocatively against him. Brooklyn's lips curled into a disdainful smirk. What a dog. And Vivienne still treated him like a prize. Her legs had gone numb from standing, and she finally tore her gaze away, slowly descending the stairs. Once in the garden, everyone greeted her warmly. ---- "Miss Fox!

When did you get here?" "Why are you only coming out now?" "The big star is glowing tonight!" "Come, come, sit over here." "Logan really rolls out the red carpet. Birthday party with a celebrity!" "Have a drink with us!" Brooklyn's smile was flawless, unbreakable. She waved and greeted everyone before walking straight to Logan. Logan smoothly removed his hand from the other girl's shoulder and took Brooklyn's hand, guiding her to sit on the bench beside him. No wonder Vivienne hadn't shown up tonight. Logan had a celebrity on his arm. Everyone exchanged knowing glances.

Switching girlfriends was nothing new for Logan. If he went three months without a change, that would be remarkable. But this time, something about it felt off. Brooklyn casually flicked her eyes toward Clara across the table, her gaze dismissive. Clara saw it all. ---- With a playful tilt of her head and a teasing smile, Brooklyn raised her glass toward Aaron. "Aaron, aren't you going to introduce me?" Aaron's long fingers lightly tapped his wine glass. He didn't answer. Clara loved it. She adored how he drew such clear boundaries with others. It made her feel like she was his only one.

Brooklyn's hand hovered midair for three seconds. The moment froze. Logan, chatting casually with Caspian, didn't offer a single word to rescue Brooklyn. He clearly wasn't that invested in his new girlfriend. Tristan and Olivia, both sharp office professionals, sensed Aaron's expression and wisely kept their mouths shut. After a tense few seconds, Clara finally broke the ice. "Hello, Miss Fox." Clara knew who she was. She had even looked her up after Aaron mentioned seeing her at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Before Brooklyn could respond, Aaron stood and took