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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 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

Stephanie’s sake but also as a means for Jordan

test results before further discussion,” Jordan 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

and visibly shaken, collapsed into the

Xavier approached soothingly, “Don’t worry, Stephanie. Jordan was just upset. He’s always been good

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I think he was just trying to shock us into understanding.

The serious look on their

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

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

trying to soothe her. “We’re right

you?” Stephanie

Jonathan paused. “Well…”

was limited; how could he expect

not be able to

“Who? Don’t leave us

hope

his surgery and is ready

reassurance.

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

her tears, Stephanie nodded and quickly dialled the

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

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