The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 987

Aurelia mulled over the archaic family rule that dictated a female inheritor of the family business must remain unmarried for life.

It was a mechanism to safeguard the family's wealth from opportunists. Heavy was the head that wore the crown.

Sheryl remarked. "The Stirling family have always favored sons over daughters. If you try to change that, it'll be even harder for the girls to take over. Outsiders, reliable? Ha! Look at those men who've turned on their family after marrying in for fortune... The ultimate fantasy of dreamers from rags to riches is to rise through the ranks, make a fortune, and then ditch their old wives. You support them with all you've got, and as soon as they're strong enough, they turn on you."

Aurelia had to admit, Sheryl, with her experience in the sophisticated entertainment industry, had seen more of dark human nature than she ever had.

"You do have a point, Sheryl. No wonder the rules of the Stirling family have remained unchanged for centuries. Outdated perhaps, but not without their reasons."

"I know you're young and progressive in your thinking, but the Stirling family are traditionalists. As the manager of the house, you should align with the family's pace."

Aurelia sighed inwardly.

Was her dream of reforming the Stirling family something she had to pass on to the next generation? Was she powerless?

Two hours later, the men wrapped up their competitive fishing battle.

Skyler had reeled in a bucket brimming with fish, including several elusive rockfish. He was a master of deep-sea fishing.

Fredric's catch was impressive too.

Leopold had a modest haul. He had no need to outshine everyone today but to let his cousins take the top spot.

The women joined them to tally the catch.

Raines had a decent number of fish, but luck hadn't been on his side to snag any rare species, which might put him behind in the count.