Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1049: It shouldn't be a problem, but now it is

"And what exactly is that? If even the law barely recognizes children like him, what exactly is Jonathan Pierson's right in this family? Or, to be precise, what is that illegitimate child's right compared to the legitimate child and the late Enzo Pierson's one and only heir? I'm curious about fate's answer to that."

Illegitimate children in the Pierson family were no secret. With such a large family, things like this could happen. Some would allow their illegitimate children into the family, letting them carry the Pierson name. Others, on the other hand, would simply send their illegitimate children away from the core family. This was why some illegitimate children in the Pierson family could be anywhere in the world except Anteca.

Either way, most illegitimate children would never have the right to claim anything from the legitimate family or fight the legitimate children. The only thing they could enjoy was the privileged life of a socialite, living a lavish life without needing a profession or work.

"I am curious, Director William," Dean continued, eyeing William and Jonathan. "Where are we going with this?"

William smirked at Dean, not surprised by the latter's reaction. "That's what I want to ask the CEO as well, Director Dean," he replied, shifting the focus to Zoren. "All this time, we've known that the late CEO Enzo Pierson only had one son, and that's the current head of the family. This was also the reason that, despite his health complications and the initial instability this caused, the board and shareholders chose to put their trust in the chairwoman's decision."

"What I'm trying to say is—"

things wouldn't have been like this?"

company, but rather whether or not he could live

Dean Pierson, it sounds to me like you're being a little too aggressive toward me. I am no enemy, my dear nephew. Please don't take this as an attack on the CEO; I'm simply seeking clarity on all of this," William responded kindly and calmly, shrugging. "This board obviously wants clarity, which

argument," Dean didn't budge. "Speaking in a roundabout way might work in some situations, but not in this board. Every person at this table earned their seat because they were deserving-meaning such indirect ways of delivering your point won't work. If anything, it's wasting everyone's time when we could be discussing more important

Some shareholders glanced at Dean and nodded, convinced by his argument. A few seemed torn, feeling

had wanted this from Dean, but he hadn't been providing it recently. He hadn't

supporter from the first branch nodded in approval. "I was thinking he was

next to him remarked

sternly as Dean. All eyes turned to him, noting his slightly sickly appearance, which he concealed with a smile that didn't reach

'This guy is supposed to be on my side,' he thought. 'What's the use of having him

real agenda," Finn continued. "However, even though I and the majority of this board don't need any disclosure about the CEO's secret half- brother, some articles are

Jonathan. "The public reaction is already massive, and it's too late to shut down the articles. Doing that

want our statement! If we don't handle this properly, the company will take a huge blow!" William said, smirking at Dean, and then at Finn. 'I thought that little fox would just mindlessly back that brat Dean, but he's a true fox at