Chapter 293

Renee believed it was important for Marcelo to avoid favoring one gender over the other. “A son could take over your business," she said, attempting to explain. “A daughter couldn't do the same?" He looked at her with a question in his eyes. “Absolutely, she could," Renee responded. "But you might think having a son in charge means less worry about him being overwhelmed, right?" “Why not appoint a professional manager?" Marcelo countered, thinking of someone like Joselyn. A daughter could just own shares and enjoy the profits without the stress. Renee was momentarily speechless, unable to counter his logic. "Whether we have a son or a daughter, it's beyond our control, isn't it? It's not right to prefer sons to daughters or the other way around. Why would you only wish for a daughter and not a son?" Just the mere thought of having a son caused Marcelo to frown. What was so great about a son? Someone like Ivan was hardly a delight. Yet, a daughter, perhaps inheriting Renee’s looks, even