A Woman Worth Billions Dated the Wrong Brother novel Chapter 267

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Amber POV

It was decided. Officially, legally, and irrevocably, the children would become ours. Not just emotionally, not just in every way that truly mattered, but on paper as well. Alice, Alex, Rose, and Iris would become our children in every sense of the word.

The reaction was not what I expected.

I thought there would be tears. Maybe a heartfelt speech. Instead, Jason looked personally offended

“No one is excited about me,” he complained while the children practically hung off my arms after hearing about the adoption plans.

The entire table stared at him.

“You already adopted two of them,” I pointed out.

“Exactly!” Jason replied. “And yet they’re acting like this is all your doing.”

The adults burst out laughing. Even I couldn’t hold it in. Before Jason could continue defending himself, Rose slid into the chair beside him and took his hand.

“Don’t worry,” she said seriously. “I’ll keep you entertained.”

That only made everyone laugh harder.

The following weeks passed in a whirlwind of paperwork, meetings, legal reviews, and endless signatures. Apparently adopting four children required enough documentation to buy a small country. Fortunately, most of the process went smoothly.

Most of it.

Then we reached Rose’s paperwork.

Because Rose had been born into both the Vinny and Asher families, we needed her biological mother’s signature before the adoption could proceed.

Which meant a trip to prison.

The visit was uncomfortable from the moment I arrived. Rose’s mother looked older than I remembered, worn down by years behind bars. For a few moments neither of us spoke. Then I placed the adoption papers on the table between us.

“What do you want?” she asked.

“Rose,” I answered honestly.

Something painful crossed her face.

“Is she happy?” she asked quietly.

The question surprised me. It wasn’t hostile. It wasn’t manipulative. It sounded genuine.

“Very happy,” I told her. “She’s doing well in school. She has friends. She laughs. She has a family.”

For several seconds she stared at the papers.

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Then she looked up at me.

You already adopted her,” she said softly.

The words hit harder than I expected.

I offered her a deal. In exchange for her cooperation, she would receive expanded reading privileges, educational opportunities, and an individual room.

She didn’t negotiate.

She simply picked up the pen and signed.

Relief flooded through me.

Rose would never have to worry about this again.

Alice and Alex’s paperwork was updated to reflect the new family structure.

Finally, after weeks of work, it was done.

All four children stood together in the courthouse, dressed in their best clothes. Alice couldn’t stop smiling. Alex was trying very hard to look mature and failing miserably. Rose cried openly. Iris pretended she wasn’t emotional while holding onto Rose’s hand so tightly her knuckles turned white.

The judge smiled warmly as the final documents were signed.

Just like that, it became official.

Alice Sun-Asher.

Alex Sun-Asher.

Rose Sun-Asher.

Iris Sun-Asher.

Our children.

Legally.

Permanently.

Forever.

The children celebrated as though they had won the lottery. Alice immediately declared it a family holiday. Alex suggested they should get cake. Rose agreed. Iris quietly thanked me before pretending she hadn’t said anything at

all.

Even Jason looked emotional.

The next day the Vincents struck.

Apparently they had been waiting.

News articles appeared across dozens of websites and social media accounts. The headlines were dramatic and increasingly ridiculous.

“Asher Heiress Keeping Two Girls From Their Real Families.”

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“Questions Raised About Rose and Iris’ Living Situation.”

Were The Girls Pressured Into Joining The Asher Family?”

Some articles even implied the girls were being held against their will.

The Vincents were clearly hoping to create outrage.

Instead, the public reaction was completely different.

One user commented:

“If being kidnapped means getting a castle, a private school, and billionaire parents, where do I apply?”

Another replied:

“Can Amber kidnap my student loans too?”

A third added:

“This is the nicest kidnapping I’ve ever seen.”

The comments only became more absurd from there.

Jason spent ten minutes laughing while reading them aloud.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t allow the conversation to continue spiraling.

The rumors weren’t just about me anymore.

They involved my children.

So I recorded a short statement from my office.

I sat behind my desk and looked directly into the camera.

“I’ve seen the recent articles and speculation regarding my family.”

I paused briefly.

“First, kidnapping is not a joke and should never be treated as one.”

The comments slowed immediately.

I continued calmly.

“Second, I would like to clarify a very important fact.”

I lifted a folder from my desk.

“All four children were legally adopted through the appropriate courts and legal channels.”

I opened the folder briefly, showing the official seals without revealing any private information.

“Alice, Alex, Rose, and Iris are legally my children and Jason’s children.”

I smiled.

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