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Chapter 82 Is It Really Worth It?

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Jordan maintained his composure as he spoke, “When you were adopted, our parents and I took care of all the formalities. The policy allowed us to adopt you only until you were eighteen. It’s quite a coincidence that you’ve returned just as you’re reaching adulthood. Maybe it’s destiny.

“However, there’s no need for concern. As siblings, I’ll ensure you receive five percent of Burnett Group’s shares as dividends, which will secure your financial future. If you choose to work, I’ll find a suitable position for you within the company.”

At this, Stephanie’s expression grew even paler, her hands clenching nervously as she shook with the weight of the news.

Could her charmed life be unraveling?

Impossible! She could not accept it!

She was a Burnett and the rightful heiress to Burnett Group. Her spirit would not be easily dimmed.

“I don’t want to go anywhere! I am a Burnett by birth, a Burnett till the end. I don’t want to leave!” Stephanie implored through tears.

Xavier chimed in, defending her, Jordan, she’s our sister. We’ve grown up together. How can we just cast her aside now? What if her biological family isn’t kind to her?”

Jonathan added anxiously, “Exactly. The adoption might be up, but we can renew it. I’m sure Mom and Dad wouldn’t want her to go.”

Jordan looked at Stephanie silently, contemplating

If Stephanie were truly honest and well–behaved, he could easily envision a peaceful future treating her as his real sister. However, that was not the case.

Setting past grievances aside, Jordan reflected on Stephanie’s short official tenure as a recognised family member. How often had she caused disturbances, both overtly and covertly? What if her luck ran out in the future?

she continually avoid

Smiths‘ visit this evening had illuminated a stark reality: Stephanie’s uninhibited joy–a stark contrast to her usual demeanour with the Burnetts–suggested a lingering emotional distance. At that moment, Jordan felt a twinge

dual–purpose: not only for Stephanie’s sake but

Dad myself. That’s all for now, please, go rest. With that, he left the room, his expression: unreadable, ignoring the stunned silence of

into the nearest chair, tears staining her

Stephanie. Jordan was just upset. He’s always been good to you; he won’t really send you away.

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think he was just trying to shock us

The serious look on their older

burst into tears. “What should I do? I don’t want to leave! I can’t bear to be separated from all of

seen. Under the weight of her predicament, and

Jonathan. “Please, Stephanie, don’t cry, Xavier pleaded, trying to soothe

listen to you?” Stephanie sobbed, her voice muffled

Jonathan paused. “Well…”

was limited; how could he expect their eldest brother to heed his

able to change

unable to stand the suspense, demanded an answer. “Who? Don’t leave us hanging at a

hope flickered in

from his surgery and is ready to

reassurance.

We might not have the power to change Jordan’s

tears, Stephanie nodded and quickly dialled

barely taken a few steps when his phone buzzed in his pocket, flashing a barrage of angry