His two children would surely not prioritized money above all else. Shawn had confidence in Gale too; she had raised the two children well.
Joshua and Nicole surely valued their bond over all else.
When Joshua was living away, Nicole talked about her brother daily. She thought about him while eating, doing everything with him in mind. Despite returning to the luxurious life at Temperley Hall, she never forgets her brother. She even kept trying to hint at Shawn subtly, but unfortunately, Shawn