Chapter 3616

Chapter 3616 – Audrey said, “Your mother and I only have three daughters, and we must exclude Seren. She’s the eldest lady of the York family, and with Zachary being the head, she’ll be the future matriarch of the Yorks, so she can’t take over the Farrell family.”

“Remy’s parents are also open-minded and have said that if Remy needs to, he can take on that role, and they won’t object. But it’s different for Elisa and Seren. Managing a large family requires balancing business and family affairs, and Elisa doesn’t have the patience for that. Her temper isn’t suited for it—she’s too proud, and that can easily offend people.

You, on the other hand, have more experience and maturity than Elisa. You’ve spent some time in Jensburg, and the family is starting to recognize you. You’re the most suitable for this role.”

“After the situation with Clarissa is resolved, and if Kathryn leaves Jensburg, you’ll take over the Farrell family and Farrell Group. If you need help, you can ask us. Place the capable young members of the family in appropriate roles where they can excel.

But remember one thing—you must maintain control as the head of the family.

Otherwise, others may gain power and turn against us. This happens often in large, old families.

The Farrell family has its own outdated rules. Once you’re established, you can start to change them. Keep in mind that rules are fixed, but people aren’t. As long as the changes you make benefit everyone, they will support you. You’ll also have an allaround assistant by your side. The family provides these assistants, regardless of who leads, and they are absolutely loyal, often serving the head of the family for a lifetime.” Liberty listened quietly.

Audrey continued, “Your mother’s maiden name was Farrell. If you change yours to Farrell, you’ll be taking on her surname. Seren will keep your father’s surname. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

“In fact, no matter what your surname is, you’ll always be your parents’ daughter. But the Farrell family has its rules. If you don’t change your surname back to Farrell, they’ll say you’re not truly part of the family and have no right to be involved in its affairs, even though you’re my mother’s granddaughter.

They would use that as an excuse to fight for power. Liberty, what we’re fighting for isn’t just power or position, but to reclaim what’s rightfully ours. We can’t stand by and watch the family property left by our ancestors get divided up, or see the family fall apart.”

Liberty said, “Aunt, I understand. If things go as planned, I’ll change my surname to Farrell, like my mother, and Seren will keep the Hunt name. But I’ll need to have another child with Duncan, and it must be a daughter. If we only have a son, will we have to keep trying until we have a daughter?”

Audrey smiled and said, “It depends on how much influence you have in that position. If you can change the rules so that the most capable person takes over, and no one objects, then your child can take on that role, regardless of gender. But if that doesn’t work, you and Duncan might need to try for a daughter. It would be best if your second child is a girl. We all love daughters.”

Liberty sighed, “In that case, the pressure on me to have a daughter is even greater than on Seren.”

The York family hadn’t had a daughter for generations. While they hoped for one, they were also realistic and didn’t expect it.

Liberty’s situation was different. If she really becomes the head of the Farrell family in the future, according to tradition, she must have a daughter as her successor.

The pressure to have a daughter suddenly felt overwhelming.