The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1029

“As a principal party, you and Leopold are out of the voting game, your three votes are as good as void. You didn't back me up this time, and you can bet your bottom dollar I won't be in your corner in the future. As for Sheryl, she's always been a fence-sitter, a little pressure from me and she'll fold like a house of cards, she might just abstain at best." Fredric issued a threat towards her.

In the Stirling family, such a family council could only be called once. If rejected, it meant that divorce was off the table, unless he chose to walk away from the family. He had to convince Aurelia.

Aurelia felt like a lamb on the spit, constantly being turned over the flames.

She had surrendered to Leopold's tyranny and agreed to the reconciliation not just because of some lingering affection, but more so for the sake of her children.

Once a woman had kids, it was like she was shackled, her freedom was stripped away, and every decision was weighed with the children in mind, even if it meant swallowing her pride.

She didn't trust Leopold, and his feelings for her seemed more about possession than love.

By his side, she never felt secure. He was fickle and cold-hearted, who knew when he'd grow tired of her and seek someone new?

If she didn't play her cards right, prepare for the worst, she'd be the one taking the hits in the end.

Sheryl was a testament to that.

"I can't sacrifice Jelena's happiness for my own gain. Unless I see genuine sincerity from you towards her, a true commitment, there's no way I'll stand with you." With those words, Aurelia left.

Jelena gave Fredric a chilly glance as she said, "You should leave too."

Fredric was somewhat helpless, "Jelena, I really like you, and I've never felt this way about a woman before. I will divorce and marry you. You have to believe me."