The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1046

Fredric scoffed, "Magnolia can't hold a candle to Jelena. She's just a low-level employee, plain-looking, and not exactly a spring chicken. Chad's only interested because he's had his fill of high-maintenance types and never tried that type. Other than Chad, when would she ever stand a chance to marry into wealth? But Jelena's a different story," he continued, his voice tinged with awe, "She's like an angel among women. The line of wealthy bachelors chasing after her could stretch from Elysium to Paris."

Jessica pursed her lips and shot back, "Then how come she's set her sights on you?"

Fredric replied, "She doesn't even fancy me. I've been on her tail for four years, and she finds me so annoying that she quit her job and fled the country to avoid me. If it weren't for that party where she got sloshed and I took advantage, do you think she'd even consider giving me a chance?"

Pleading, he added, "Mom, I really like Jelena. Please help me out here. I swear, I'll die if I can't have her."

Jessica sighed, "If we were just an ordinary family, I'd say do as you please. But we're not. The Stirling family has strict rules, and we can't just indulge every whim of yours. If I allow this, it sets a precedent, and then what? The wives will start questioning me. How am I supposed to explain that?"

Fredric said, "I just hope Leopold won't exercise his veto. Let me campaign for my cause. If I still get voted down, I'll accept it."

Leopold spoke in a grave tone, "Sheryl must've talked to you, right? She's willing to divorce you if you transfer your assets to Nina and Mira's names."

Fredric's face fell, "Was that your idea?"

Leopold replied, "I was hoping you two could settle this amicably without dragging it before the family council. A little compromise from both sides wouldn't hurt."

Fredric snorted, "That's like leaving me high and dry. I worked hard for that fortune. Why should I just hand it over?"

Leopold advised, "You're not giving it to her but to Nina and Mira. They're your daughters. Ensuring their future is no loss to you, and you can always make more money."

Fredric shrugged, "You know I wanted to marry someone else back then. I only married Sheryl because she got pregnant. There wasn't much love to begin with. The woman I loved took her own life because of the mess, and I ended up with a bad reputation until you stepped in and smoothed things over."

Jessica sighed; she remembered the incident all too well. The girl who suicided was Sheryl’s close friend. Though she miraculously survived, she was left in a vegetative state.

Such a tragedy.

"Alright, your request will be considered by me and Leopold. Regardless of your feelings for Sheryl, Nina and Mira are your daughters. You must live up to your responsibilities as a father."

"I understand," Fredric nodded dutifully.