The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1073

The elders in the family always had their fair share of superstitions, and digging up a grave was certainly a matter that would make anyone's skin crawl. The Stirling family had thrived for generations, all due to the good deeds of their ancestors and the blessings bestowed upon them from the heavens. Sheryl couldn't be allowed to bring such a dark cloud over their household.

Aunt Ethel turned her anxious gaze towards Aurelia, "My dear, this is a dire situation, and you need to get someone to cleanse this mess right away. We need a service for Joyce, and we can't have this affecting the Stirling family fortune."

"Don't worry, Aunt Ethel," Aurelia assured her, "As soon as I heard about it, I went straight to Grace Lutheran Chapel and had the reverend perform the necessary rites."

Aunt Ethel patted her chest in relief, "Good. Perhaps we should have a few more services, just to be safe."

"Of course," Aurelia nodded.

Sheryl slumped in her chair like a deflated balloon.

She couldn't shake the feeling that Joyce's spirit hadn't left, and it seemed to have intensified, leading to her betrayal by Aurelia at the family meeting.

The conference room had emptied, leaving only Lisbeth by Sheryl's side, not quite ready to leave.

"Sheryl, you're young, and you can start over," Lisbeth said, trying to offer some comfort.

Sheryl clenched her jaw, her nerves frayed, "It's Joyce. She's haunting me. Even in death, she's clinging to me."

Lisbeth whispered, "Did you know that Aurelia knew Joyce?"

Sheryl blinked in surprise, "What do you mean? How could they have known each other?"

"Joyce had a close friend in college, Jelena, who happens to be Aurelia's cousin," Lisbeth revealed.

A shockwave ran through Sheryl.

"Are you saying that those two conspired against me because of Joyce?"

Lisbeth quickly waved her hands dismissively, "Don't jump to conclusions. I didn't say that."