The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 886

Lilith rolled her eyes at Perla, saying, "Mom, there's nothing I can do if you don't like me. The deed is done, and we're hitched. You might as well come to terms with it."

Aurelia persuaded, "Lilith, if you can really get a grip on Ritchie and get him to do something worthwhile, if you can whip your household into shape, you'd be a real credit for the Hawthorne family."

Lilith was quick to inquire, "Is there a reward for a real credit?"

Aurelia gave a slight smile, "What reward do you want?"

"I want a Hermes bag," Lilith said without any hesitation.

"Deal," Aurelia nodded. If anyone could tame Ritchie, it would indeed be a blessing.

"That's the spirit." Lilith laughed, her eyes shining with pride.

Everyone in Elysium knew that Aurelia was the real power behind the Hawthorne family. If she could get on her good side, she'd never have to worry about money.

As for her grouchy mother-in-law Perla, she was just a penny-pincher with more bark than bite.

Without the luxury of a wealthy matriarch's life, she still suffered from a rich matriarch's ailments.

After lunch, Ritchie sprawled out on the couch, diving into his video games, completely ignoring Margot and Bella, his two daughters.

The girls weren't close to him and instead followed Arnold, Avery, and their two brothers out to the backyard for a game of baseball.

The elders retreated to the card room for some chess.

Aurelia and Emma sat in the shade, chatting and watching the kids play.

Lilith scampered over and took a seat beside them. She'd never seen so many celebrities in one place. If her phone hadn't been confiscated by security, she would have secretly snapped a ton of pictures to boost her followers during her live streams.

Aurelia read her like an open book.