A Woman Worth Billions Dated the Wrong Brother novel Chapter 451

The Asher Name

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The Asher Name

Amber POV

My phone rang the moment I ended the call, and when I saw grandfathers name on the screen, I couldn’t help wondering whether the entire world had collectively decided that I wasn’t allowed to enjoy a single peacesal morning.

I answered with a sigh. “Hello.”

“Amber, where are you?”

“In the castle. Why?”

“Good. Stay there until my driver arrives. We have a press conference to prepare for.”

I blinked.

“Good day to you too.”

“Emory called me.”

That caught my attention.

“Emory?”

“He informed me that my sister has been detained.”

I sat straighter on the bed.

Of course. Emory had wasted no time informing Grandfather that the authorities had finally taken his sister. Given the history between the Ashers and the Wyatts, the poisonings mostly, I could only imagine the conversation that had followed.

“How are you feeling?” I asked carefully.

Grandfather was silent for a moment.

“How should I feel, Amber? My own sister is in custody, and I have spent years believing that the worst of our family’s problems were behind us.”

There was no anger in his voice. Not the kind I had expected, anyway. Instead, there was something much heavier. 1

Disappointment.

“Whatever she has done, you are not responsible for her choices.”

“I know that.” His answer came quickly. “But knowing something and accepting it are two very different things.”

I understood that better than he probably realized.

For years, I had carried the consequences of other people’s decisions. I had been blamed for things I hadn’t done, forced to defend myself against accusations designed to destroy me, and expected to remain graceful while people who had hurt me congratulated themselves on their victories.

I knew what it meant to be exhausted by a battle you hadn’t chosen.

“Then don’t make her choices your burden,” I told him. “Let Mr.Stait and Emory do their jobs. We have enough to deal with without allowing personal feelings to interfere.”

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A quiet chuckle came through the phone. 2

Sometimes I forget how much you sound like your grandmother.”

“Then your memory must be improving. You should listen to me more often.”

“Impertinent girl.”

I smiled.

“Your favorite impertinent girl.”

“My only granddaughter, as you never tire of reminding me.”

“Exactly. You should appreciate the privilege.”

This time, his laughter was genuine, and I found myself smiling more sincerely.

Then his voice turned serious again.

“Amber, the press conference is necessary. We need to make our position clear before anyone attempts to use this situation against the Asher family.”

“I agree.”

“The separation from the Wyatts must be official. No ambiguity, no room for interpretation. And Asher Corporation needs to make it clear that the company will not protect people who put their own interests above the interests of River Country.”

“Then we should make sure the statement addresses more than the Wyatts,” I said. “People need to understand that this is a company–wide cleanup, not a convenient way to sacrifice a few names while allowing the same people to continue operating behind closed doors.”

“That,” Grandfather replied, “is precisely why I want you there.”

I glanced toward Jason, who was sitting beside me with one of the babies in his arms. He had been listening without interrupting, and when our eyes met, he gave me a small nod.

He knew what I was thinking.

This wasn’t simply about protecting the Asher name anymore.

It was about reclaiming what it stood for.

“I’ll be there,” I promised.

“Good. My driver will arrive shortly. And Amber?”

“Yes?”

“Don’t let them turn this into a spectacle about your personal life. Today is about the company, the family, and the future of River City.”

I smiled faintly.

“They are one and the same this days according to them at least, but if they try, I’ll remind them what the conference is about.”

“I have no doubt you will.”

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He hung up.

tared at my phone for a moment before setting it aside.

Jason raised an eyebrow.

“Another press conference?”

“Apparently, the world cannot survive without hearing from me.”

“How unfortunate for the world.”