NovelEnglishFredric scoffed, "Magnolia can't hold a candle to Jelena. She's just a low-level employee, plain-looking, and not exactly a spring chicken. Chad's only interested because he's had his fill of high-maintenance types and never tried that type. Other than Chad, when would she ever stand a chance to marry into wealth? But Jelena's a different story," he continued, his voice tinged with awe, "She's like an angel among women. The line of wealthy bachelors chasing after her could stretch from Elysium to Paris." Jessica pursed her lips and shot back, "Then how cshe's set her sights on you?" Fredric replied, "She doesn't even fancy me. I've been on her tail for four years, and she findsso annoying that she quit her job and fled the country to avoid me. If it weren't for that party where she got sloshed and | took advantage, do you think she'd even consider givinga chance?" Pleading, he added, "Mom, | really like Jelena. Please helpout here. | swear, I'll die if | can't have her." Jessica sighed, "If we were just an ordinary family, I'd say do as you please. But we're not. The Stirling family has strict rules, and we can't just indulge every whim of yours. If | allow this, it sets a precedent, and then what? The wives will start questioning me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHow am | supposed to explain that?" Fredric said, "I just hope Leopold won't exercise his veto. Letcampaign for my cause. If | still get voted down, I'll accept it." Leopold spoke in a grave tone, "Sheryl must've talked to you, right? She's willing to divorce you if you transfer your assets to Nina and Mira's names." Fredric's face fell, "Was that your idea?" Leopold replied, "I was hoping you two could settle this amicably without dragging it before the family council. A little compromise from both sides wouldn't hurt." Fredric snorted, "That's like leavinghigh and dry. | worked hard for that fortune. Why should I just hand it over?" Leopold advised, "You're not giving it to her but to Nina and Mira. They're your daughters. Ensuring their future is no loss to you, and you can always make more money." Fredric pouted, "I'll only give half. In the Stirling family, it's customary for the sons to be the main heirs. Daughters only get living expenses from the trust fund. Giving them half is beyond generous." Jessica could see the resemblance between Fredric and Chad; they both shared a cold nature.
"And who do you plan to have a son with? Jelena?" she asked pointedly.
Without hesitation, Fredric nodded. "Yes, | want to have a son with Jelena. She was pure for me, and if | can't make her my wife, | owe her something. She doesn't need the money. What else can | give her?" Jessica realized this was an obsession, a fixation no force could pry him from.
"And you have no affection for Sheryl anymore?" she queried.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFredric shrugged, "You know | wanted to marry someone else back then. | only married Sheryl because she got pregnant. There wasn't much love to begin with. The woman | loved took her own life because of the mess, and | ended up with a bad reputation until you stepped in and smoothed things over." Jessica sighed; she remembered the incident all too well. The girl who suicided was Sheryl’s close friend. Though she miraculously survived, she was left in a vegetative state.
Such a tragedy.
"Alright, your request will be considered byand Leopold. Regardless of your feelings for Sheryl, Nina and Mira are your daughters. You must live up to your responsibilities as a father." "l understand," Fredric nodded dutifully.
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