Under the Heiress' Facade novel Chapter 443

Once Bernard got married, he would get the shares that Albert left for Roman back then and had the most shares in the family. That meant that Bernard would be the family's next patriarch, and Roman would lose all of his chance to be the head of the family.

However, he would still have a chance as long as Bernard wasn't married.

But Hera was Bernard's woman, and Roman figured she would stand by Bernard's side and not hurt Aurora.

After all, Aurora was still the daughter of the current patriarch. Otherwise, the head of the family wouldn't agree to their marriage.

Suddenly, Roman realized why Linda had visited Aurora. She was purposely trying to start a conflict by making Aurora suspicious. As long as Bernard didn't get married, Roman would have a shot at being the patriarch.

"Grandaunt, do you want to stop Granduncle Bernard from getting married as well?" he asked softly.

Linda saw through him immediately and had to admit that Aurora was right for adopting someone so smart. However, Roman was still young, and she knew what was on his mind right away. After some practice, Linda would not be able to see through him anymore.

Linda didn't answer him directly. Instead, she said meaningfully, "Oh, Roman. You've been with the Killians for some time now, and you know how your mom doesn't have any children of her own.

"That's why she has been treating you like her own son. In fact, the whole family treats you as one of their own.

"So, you have the right to inherit the family, too. I'm sure you know that, right?"

Roman nodded.

"However, your mom is pregnant now. If she gives birth to a boy…"