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?

continually

contrast to her usual demeanour with the Burnetts–suggested a lingering

was dual–purpose: not only for Stephanie’s sake but also as a means for Jordan to

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

into the nearest chair, tears staining

was just upset. He’s always

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in, hoping to ease her worry, “Yeah, I think he was just

feel a twinge of doubt. The serious look on their

don’t

seen. Under the weight of her predicament, and still just a minor, crying

in Xavier and Jonathan. “Please, Stephanie, don’t cry, Xavier pleaded, trying to soothe her. “We’re right here with you, and as long as we’re

Jordan even listen to you?” Stephanie

Jonathan paused. “Well…”

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

eldest among them, said calmly, “We might not be able to change his mind ourselves, but there is

Don’t leave us hanging

subsided, hope flickered in

recently recovered from his surgery and is ready to return home,

reassurance.

in realisation. “Exactly! Why didn’t I think of that sooner? We might not have the power to change Jordan’s decision, but Grandpa certainly can. Stephanie, call

nodded

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

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