A Woman Worth Billions Dated the Wrong Brother novel Chapter 77

Gifts

My phone vibrated quietly in my hand.

Clara: What exactly did you do? Wright Co. stock just dropped. I secured 18% at a very good price.

I blinked, then glanced briefly across the room toward Jaqueline Wright, who was still standing stiffly near the crowd.

A small smile tugged at my lips.

Me: Nothing yet. Keep buying if the opportunity stays favorable.

Jason leaned slightly toward me.

“Good news?”

“Clara just bought eighteen percent of Wright Co.”

His brow lifted.

“That was fast.”

“Well,” I murmured, sliding my phone back into my clutch, “panic sells quickly.”

Before he could answer, the room shifted again.

The large doors of the ballroom opened.

Heads turned.

Victoria entered.

She was dressed impeccably, of course-silver gown, perfect hair, confidence sharpened like a blade.

Beside her walked her new fiancé, Mario Becker. 1

Jason’s posture stiffened almost imperceptibly.

When they approached, he spoke first.

“What are you doing here?”

Victoria smiled pleasantly.

“We’re representing the Becker family tonight.”

She glanced toward Mr. and Mrs. Sun.

“And we came to pay our respects to the elders.”

Her tone was polite.

Too polite.

Then she lifted a hand slightly.

Four men stepped forward behind her.

Each carrying a sleek black suitcase.

The metallic clasps clicked open one by one.

Inside were carefully arranged luxury gifts.

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Rare bottles.

Antique watches.

Jewelry pieces clearly worth a small fortune.

Victoria tilted her head sweetly.

“The elders deserve the best,” she said.

“And such an important anniversary should be honored properly.”

She turned slowly toward me.

Her eyes glinted.

“Tell us, Ms. Asher…”

A small pause.

“Where are your gifts?”

The room went quiet again.

Not hostile.

Anticipating.

Watching.

Waiting to see who would win the next move.

Mr. Sun approached them.

Mrs. Sun remained seated beside me, calm and composed, her expression unreadable.

Mr. Sun examined the open suitcases briefly before looking at Victoria and Mario Becker.

“Your consideration is appreciated,” he said politely. 1

“Thank you for honoring this celebration.”

His tone was courteous, but he made no comment about Victoria’s pointed question toward me.

Apparently, he did not expect a gift from me.

He was mistaken.

Of course I had brought one.

I was an Asher.

Appropriate decorum had been drilled into my head since I was practically in diapers.

Before anyone else could speak, Mrs. Sun finally addressed the matter.

Her voice was calm, but it carried across the table effortlessly.

“Amber Asher herself is already a gift to this family,” she said lightly.

Her gaze flicked briefly toward Victoria.

“Nothing else is necessary from her.”

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The statement settled over the table like a royal decree.

Jason, Marcus and Pamela looked at me, surprise on their faces.

Grandfather chuckled softly into his drink.

I rose from my chair.

Jason glanced at me but didn’t stop me.

I walked calmly toward Victoria.

The ballroom seemed to quiet again as people followed the movement.

She lifted her chin slightly, clearly expecting some kind of reaction.

I stopped beside her. 1

Close enough that only she could hear me.

“The gifts are a surprise,” I said quietly.

A small smile curved my lips.

“But they should arrive shortly.”

Victoria’s eyes narrowed slightly.

She had expected hesitation.

Embarrassment.

Perhaps even defeat.

Instead-

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