The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1131

This weekend marked the grand birthday celebration of Henry at the Magnolia Heights estate, where the Stirling family had gathered to honor his milestone.

In addition to Henry's legal wife, his five mistresses had also made their presence.

Word had spread that Leopold, the head of the family, was considering a revision of the family charter, a move that Henry's legal wife wholeheartedly supported. Long tired of Henry's roguish escapades, she was all too eager to put an end to his philandering ways.

Age seemed to restrain Henry, and he no longer indulged in his youthful indiscretions for fear of meeting the same kidney-ravaging fate as Chad, who had literally indulged himself to death.

The elder members of the Stirling family had retired to the card room for a spirited game of rummy, while Leopold and his brothers settled into the gazebo for a cutthroat round of bridge.

Fredric was simmered with discontent at the thought of Raines scheming for power, a plot that could have cost him and Leopold their lives.

"Raines, are you aware that someone tried to bump me off?" Fredric grumbled with a scowl.

Raines offered a sly smile. "You're joking, right? Who would dare to take a shot at you?"

Fredric said, "Someone poisoned my drink, aiming to kill me. Lucky for me, I didn't take the bait. A person in a high position is liable to be attacked. Ever since I was appointed as the regent of the Stirling family, I've had a target on my back."

Arnold, who had been at Silvery Surf Bay, was covertly briefed on the incident by Aurelia.

"Fredric, you suspect this is an inside feud?" Raines prodded with feigned innocence.

Fredric hummed lowly. "What else could it be? Someone is after Leopold, his wife and kids, and now me. It's a clear grab for power. I'll root out this black sheep and bring them to justice."

A muscle twitched in Raines' cheek. "Fredric, are you being paranoid? We're all brothers here. Who would stoop so low? Could it be Sheryl? Maybe she's out for revenge after you cast her out?"