The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 286

Zack's face turned ashen, "Wasn't the family mansion meant to be saved for Avery?"

Jolin replied, "Avery's career in entertainment industry has taken off, who knows when he'll settle down? As long as Aurelia is well, Avery will be too. Surely, our son-in-law wouldn't mistreat his brother-in-law, would he?"

She used to work in finance at a multinational corporation, and was known for her sharp mind and good judgement.

If Aurelia were to marry someone ordinary, she would never consider giving her the ancestral house.

Zack was worried about his mother's safety. Despite her often cold treatment, she was still his mother, and he couldn't just abandon her.

"What about my mother? She's old and frail, and she can't handle all this upheaval. What if she falls sick?"

Jolin replied, "I'll call the police now. They'll rescue her and we'll find a way to send her back to Pebblebrook. She should stop meddling in Ritchie's affairs."

Aurelia descended the staircase, catching snippets of the conversation.

The police found Belinda that very night. Much to their surprise, she adamantly refused to return unless Aurelia paid her ransom.

The police had no choice but to threaten her with arrest. Only then did she agree to leave quietly.

Belinda remained relentless, she called her second son to come to Elysium. She knew she couldn't convince her daughter-in-law, so she would have to manipulate her obedient son.

Zack, who was planning to visit his children anyway, arrived by Amtrak the next day.

Aurelia took him to Avery's apartment.

Avery had just returned from a movie shoot. He had a few days off before joining a new film crew, but the shooting location was in Elysium, so father and son would have plenty of time together.

Seeing his sister, Avery opened his arms wide for a bear hug, "Sis, you're in great shape! Arnold will be smitten when he gets back."