The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1083

Leopold poured a cup of tea for Henry as he said. "Uncle Henry, we're living in the new century now. Family traditions need to evolve too. I haven't made drastic changes and just cleared out some feudal chaff, especially polygamy. Do you think those women will live in harmony? It'll be nothing but jealousy and backstabbing, turning the house into a smog of bitterness. You know exactly how Chad died. If only the rules had reined him in a bit, maybe he wouldn't have partied his kidneys into failure and himself into the grave."

A frown flickered across Henry.

"What man doesn't enjoy a little dalliance? Are you saying a few affairs on the side warrant family sanctions?" He retorted.

Leopold replied, "It's just about cutting off the family trust fund, that's all. Men can have their dalliances but have to pay for it themselves. Mistresses won't have the status of spouses anymore and can't scheme for a higher position. Illegitimate children will have to fall in line behind the legitimate sons and daughters. The new rules will take effect with the next generation. You don't have to worry about yourself. In this way, it's better for the family's stability, no concerns about a household war."

He knew what Henry was worried about. Henry was in his prime, surrounded by a harem, with more illegitimate children than Chad ever had.

Henry took a sip of his tea, asking, "Did your wife come up with this?"

Just as Leopold was about to answer, Jessica, sitting beside him, took over. "It was my idea, actually. I've wanted to change the family charter for a while now, but with Chad still around, it wasn't possible. Fredric's divorce was the last straw for me. The rules had to be changed."

As they conversed, Aurelia eavesdropped from the stairwell.