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

---- Chapter 56: She Wouldn't Say No Aaron looked at her with laser focus and said, "Clara, I love you." His eyes were so clear, those soft purple irises swirling with deep affection like a vortex, and Clara found herself utterly lost in them. Her heart started pounding wildly, completely out of her control. She had never thought Aaron-so quiet and reserved-would say something like that. Honestly, even if he hadn't spoken, Clara could feel the love radiating from him. But to hear him say it so casually, so naturally-it caught her completely off guard. Her heart melted into a puddle.

All her doubts, worries, fears about the future-they all disappeared in that instant. Her whole body softened, and she pressed herself tightly against him. She thought, if he wanted to do anything right now, ---- there was no way she'd say no. But Aaron only held her tighter. The two of them just stood there, quietly soaking in each other's warmth and heartbeat. After a while, Clara reached for his hand, the one wearing the ring, and held it like she could never get enough of looking at it. "I love it! But this ring's way too extra!

I'd never dare wear it out." Aaron gently helped her slip off the ring, carefully twisted the setting to pop off the diamond, then slid the band back on her finger. "I picked this design 'cause I was worried you'd think it was too flashy and refuse to wear it." Clara's smile grew even wider. The ring was pretty unique-delicate wavy cutouts with a thin line of tiny diamonds, sparkling with quiet, understated luxury. Not loud or flashy at all. Just her style. Upstairs, the two of them kept whispering sweet nothings, reluctant to come downstairs for what felt like forever.

Meanwhile, downstairs, poor Leo sat eating breakfast alone, prepared by Aunt Paige, mumbling, "Why aren't ---- Mom and Dad up yet? What time is it? If the baby sister comes now, looks like I'll be the only one to take care of her. Wednesday arrived, and Greystone City hosted its 10th annual charity auction. It was the grandest event of the year, organized by the Greystone Chamber of Commerce, raising thousands of millions annually for various social causes. But fundraising was just one part of the show-it was also a prime marketplace for deals and connections.

All the top business moguls, social elites, and celebrities gathered in one place. Networking, scouting new investments, exchanging insider info, and gauging government policies-that was the real game. The Chamber had a dedicated team that rigorously vetted all invited companies and guests. Only the créme de la créme got invitations. Their asset checks were incredibly thorough. So, in Greystone's high society, having a ticket to the charity gala was a serious badge of honor. A true mark of status. ---- Since Aaron's heartfelt confession, Clara had decided to slowly step into his world.

So naturally, she accompanied him to this grand gala. At 6 p.m,, Clara linked arms with Aaron as they entered the shimmering banquet hall. The air was thick with a captivating fragrance, and the décor screamed luxury. Right in the center hung a massive crystal chandelier, dazzling like a galaxy of stars, making the whole room feel like it floated in space. Every detail-the china, the table setting-was carefully chosen, elegant and lavish. Guests wore stunning gowns and sharp tuxedos, glasses clinked, laughter bubbled over-it was a buzzing celebration.

When Aaron appeared, the whole room briefly fell silent. Head of the city's biggest law firm, three-time reigning top lawyer, and the famously eligible bachelor of Greystone-he naturally commanded attention. His custom-tailored black suit was flawless, the perfect cut showing off his noble, refined aura. And shockingly, the man who never brought a date