The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1048

Aurelia frowned, her mind tracing the breadcrumbs of a mystery, "Didn't Raines mention that Elfreda's mind was clouded with Alzheimer's? If she's neither at home nor at the sanatorium, where could she be?"

"People don't just disappear into thin air," Leopold interjected, his piercing eyes glinting with a sharp chill.

With a grave tone, Aurelia continued, "Raines' previous assistant died in a car crash, and then Lisbeth was hired as the new one. I fear that it might not have been an accident. Lisbeth definitely warrants a closer look."

Leopold shared her sentiment. He was deeply concerned that both Raines and Elfreda were in danger.

Elfreda was the only one who could confirm Raines' identity through DNA testing, so whoever was behind this would make sure she stayed missing.

Suddenly, Aurelia's phone rang. It was Beverley inviting her over for a family gathering, and she had also called Sheryl and Lisbeth.

After slipping into a fresh outfit, Aurelia set out to meet Lisbeth and get a read on her.

When she arrived at Beverley's grand house, Sheryl and Lisbeth were already there.

Sheryl looked particularly worn, dark circles betraying a restless night.

Upon seeing Aurelia, she immediately asked, "Did Fredric seek out Jessica and Leopold yesterday? Was he trying to persuade Leopold to give up his veto power?"

Aurelia nodded.

Sheryl's heart skipped a beat, "Did Jessica and Leopold agree?"

"No, but they promised Fredric they'd consider it," Aurelia replied, "He suggested splitting the assets in half for a peaceful divorce. He won't accept leaving with nothing."

"If he doesn't leave with nothing, I won't agree," Sheryl declared, her mind set on her plan to conceive and secure her position.

Beverley chimed in, "Sheryl, how about I do a tarot reading to see what the future holds?"

"No need," Sheryl waved dismissively, "I don't believe in that stuff. Just make sure you're on my side when the family council meets."