The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1008

Fredric spread his hands in a gesture of resignation. "Honestly, finding a woman as magnanimous as Jessica is like searching for a needle in a haystack. Remember how Arnold's mother used to stir up drama? Yet, she is living the good life. Dad left all his private wealth to Arnold, and that's strictly against the protocol of the Stirling family. In our family, only the heir gets to inherit the estate, and everyone else draws an allowance from the trust. The lawyers would've torn up Dad's will if Jessica had objected. But Jessica didn't say a word and let Arnold have it all. Where on earth can you find another woman so forgiving?"

Raines curled his lips in a half-smile, not convinced.

Fredric had grown up under Jessica's wing, practically her second son. When Leopold hit a rough patch, Jessica immediately had Fredric step in to take charge of the overall situation, and he naturally sided with her.

He didn't pick up on Fredric's comment but smoothly changed the subject. "When are you and Sheryl planning on adding another child? Nina and Mira could have a little brother."

The suggestion hit a sweet spot for Sheryl. At just over thirty, she was still of child-bearing age.

Fredric shrugged casually. "We'll let nature take its course. I've got two daughters. If there's no son, Nina can take over my business."

Sheryl frowned slightly. "It might be better to have a son so we don't put too much pressure on Nina. In the Stirling family, a daughter who inherits the business has to swear to stay unwed for life. You can't seriously want Nina to be alone forever."

Fredric's lips twitched with a wry smile.

"Staying unmarried doesn't mean she won't have men or children. The Stirling family rules don't say only men can have mistresses. Our daughters can have their pick of boyfriends, too. I'm open-minded and will support her having a few boyfriends in the future, which will help her see men's true colors, so we don’t need to worry about her getting love-struck."

Sheryl's mind reeled. She didn't believe Fredric was that open-minded. It was just that he didn't want to have a son with her.

If some seductive temptress crossed paths with him outside, he might just put a son in her belly.

While she pondered, Raines' voice came again. "Aurelia sure is something. She had sons with both Arnold and Leopold. Now, Leopold is not only William's uncle but also his stepfather. Talk about a tangled web."