The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1242

Charles' face turned pale, his molars clenched tight, "Leopold, as the head of this household, you must be fair and just. If even you don't stand by me, what standing do the men of the Stirling family have left?"

Leopold settled beside Aurelia, picked up his cup, and took a sip of his coffee with deliberate calm, "Uncle Charles, I believe in justice over family ties. This matter was mishandled by you. In the Stirling family, mistresses should not overshadow the wife. I hope you won't be like Chad, making foolish mistakes that the next generations will scorn."

Charles' speechless. He realized then that Leopold had become what they call 'henpecked', a man who listened too much to his wife. The future of the Stirling family was unpredictable if this was the new normal.

"Weren't you quite the force to be reckoned with before? You are decisive and authoritative. How come you've turned into a henpecked husband now and always bending to Aurelia's will."

Leopold replied, "Uncle Charles, this is my personal opinion, and it has nothing to do with her. It just so happens that Aurelia and I are on the same wavelength."

Aurelia nodded vigorously, "Uncle Charles, in our household, I always follow Leopold's lead."

She winked slyly at Leopold, causing him to stifle a chuckle. Aurelia sure knew how to present a united front.

Charles snorted. He failed to see this supposed unity, only perceiving Leopold as utterly dominated by Aurelia. No Stirling man had ever been so ruled by his spouse.

"It's quite normal for a man to have affairs. A woman should be generous and stay at home, caring for her husband and teaching the children, not meddling in a man's business or acting out of jealousy with vile actions."

Harriet was so angry she nearly choked on her own indignation, hastily taking a gulp of her tea.

Aurelia scoffed, "Uncle Charles, the Stirling family's rules have evolved with the times. The days of having mistresses are long gone."