The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 521

Jessica lifted her cup, taking a sip of her tea and said, “So she’s still pining for Chad, eager to join him?”

“Jess,” Hanson interjected, “It's been years. Can't you find it in your heart to forgive Tanya?”

“No point talking about forgiveness,” Jessica retorted, her voice stern, “Chad has a slew of women around him, so one more or one less makes no difference. Tell her that if she can hold out for two years, I’ll let Skyler return to the Stirling family, to pay respects to our ancestors.”

Hanson looked at her solemnly, his gaze deep and understated.

Jessica’s words were well-crafted. On one hand, she was encouraging Tanya to fight on. On the other hand, she was buying time to investigate any potential issues. If Tanya and Skyler were innocent, she would let Skyler return to the Stirling family. The sins of the previous generation should not be borne by the next, and the child was blameless.

“Jess, what if Tanya can't hold on?”

“She can. She's been waiting for so long, so she'll grit her teeth and bear it.” Jessica looked out of the window at Skyler, “Does Skyler know about his origins?”

Hanson shook his head, “Not yet. Tanya and I have decided to tell him when he rejoins the clan.”

“Fair enough,” Jessica nodded slightly, “Since you're here in Elysium, take Skyler out and show him a good time. Your assistant isn't familiar with Elysium, so I'll have Leopold arrange for a couple of people to assist you. They can help take care of Skyler when you're out for business meetings.”

“Ok,” Hanson nodded.

Leopold took a sip of his coffee and said quietly, “Uncle Hanson, you haven't come to Elysium just for Skyler, have you?”

Hanson replied, “Do you know about the solar project in Starling City?”

Of course Leopold did. The Stirling family was a major player in the East, and there wasn’t much in the business world they weren’t privy to.