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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

reality: Stephanie’s uninhibited joy–a stark contrast to her usual demeanour with the

for Stephanie’s sake but also as

announced firmly. “I will explain the situation. to Mom and Dad myself. That’s all for now, please, go rest. With that, he left the room, his expression: unreadable, ignoring the stunned

shaken, collapsed into the nearest chair, tears

approached soothingly, “Don’t worry, Stephanie. Jordan was just upset. He’s always been good to you; he won’t really

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he was just trying to shock us into understanding. He’s not

of doubt. The serious

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

weight of her

pleaded, trying to soothe her. “We’re right here with you, and as long as

even listen to you?” Stephanie sobbed, her voice muffled

Jonathan paused. “Well…”

limited; how could he expect their eldest

said calmly, “We might not be able

demanded an answer. “Who? Don’t leave us hanging

subsided, hope flickered

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

reassurance.

“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,

her tears, Stephanie nodded and

phone buzzed in

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