Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo novel Chapter 2049

Chapter 2049 Persistence Over Inheritance

Patrick’s words left Sheila shaken as she doubted everything she knew about paternal love. I used to think Dad loved me as much as the boys. Now, I know how deeply rooted his stupid and unfair sexism is. He sees me as an outsider!

“If I’m an outsider, why do you need me to help you secure a loan with the Seet family by leveraging on my relationship with them?”

Patrick was momentarily taken aback before answering matter-of-factly, “Because you’re my daughter. It’s your duty to enrich the Muir family to the best of your ability.”

“In other words, Dad, I have no access to the Muirs’ fortune because I’m an outsider, but I need to exercise my duty as your daughter to lend the family a helping hand? As the second most powerful family in the city, have you ever even considered giving me anything at all? Everything is going to the boys, isn’t it?”

“Of course, I love you, Sheila,” Patrick argued. “But the family fortune can only remain with those who bear the family name. Besides, you’re living it up in the Seet residence, aren’t you? I’m sure you have more than enough to keep you comfortable without having to dip into my fortune.”

“If I had married an ordinary man instead of Davin, one who barely earns enough to get us by every month, would I inherit a share, then?”

“You belong to your husband’s family after marriage, Sheila. I’ll give you some dowry but that’s all you’ll get. As I said, the Muir fortune stays in the family.”

Sheila gazed steadily at her father. “I guess that’s a no.” Patrick’s features hardened. “Are you trying to fight for a slice?”

“Don’t worry, Dad. I can survive without a dime from you. Even if I ran into trouble, Davin and his family wouldn’t abandon me as you did. Besides, I do not need to fight for anything since the law dictates daughters are equally entitled to the inheritance. I know the Muir family fortune is yours to distribute as you see fit. Unlike you, I wouldn’t hold a grudge for the sake of money. I’m an outsider after all; I have nothing to do with this family anymore because I now belong to the Seet family. Don’t come to me anymore for help regarding your problems, Dad. You’ve made it clear that I’m not part of your family.”

Patrick was scandalized at his daughter’s outburst.