MasukBefore I turned eighteen, I was the adored principessa of the Moretti family. That all changed on my eighteenth birthday, when my father brought home an orphan girl named Carina. "She needs a home," my father said. "You will look after her, like a sister." From that moment on, nothing was the same. My brother, who once doted on me, became cold and distant. And my fiancé... his love for me seemed to halve overnight. The family praised Carina for being gentle and obedient, calling her a far better daughter than me, their own flesh and blood. After being cast aside for Carina one too many times, I finally broke and grabbed my father's sleeve. "Does blood mean nothing at all?" My father's fury ignited. He sheltered a tear-stricken Carina behind him, and in front of every member of the family, he struck me across the face. "You selfish waste. I wish I'd never had you." "You bring shame to this family," my brother Marco's voice was as cold as a blade. "Get out." And my fiancé, Vincent, looked at me with disappointment,"If only it had been Carina I was engaged to from the start." They thought I would grovel at their feet, like I always did. But I said nothing, just walked to the family safe, removed the official documents, and drew a single line through my name. I took the engagement ring from my finger and placed it on the table. I gave Carina everything they felt I didn't deserve. After all, I only had a few days left to live. But they had no idea then that amid the ruins of the Moretti family, they would one day kneel in the rain and plead for my return.
Lihat lebih banyakCarina had planted evidence of communication with the Rossi family in Vincent's car and forged documents in his office detailing the betrayal of Moretti family secrets.Then she "leaked" this evidence to the Morettis, making them believe Vincent had betrayed their alliance.In our world, there's only one price for betrayal.Vincent was shot on sight by the Don's men, dying without ever knowing he was nothing more than a scapegoat.I had to admit, even now, Carina's methods were impressive.She had eliminated Vincent and given a rival family the perfect excuse to attack the Morettis.Just then, my phone rang.It was Marco.I stared at the name on the screen, hesitated for a few seconds, and then answered."Sister..." Marco's voice was weak, with the sound of intense gunfire in the background. "I was wrong..."I gripped the phone tightly, listening to that familiar yet distant voice.The brother who had once protected me."Marco." My voice was as calm as still water."I know... I know yo
Beginning the next day, the Moretti family tried frantically to contact me.Phone calls, emails, they even sent people directly to the O'Connell building.But I refused to see anyone.Instead, I continued my revenge."How are the preparations for the Atlantic City casino acquisition?" I asked my legal team in my office."Everything is ready," the lead counsel reported. "We've secured enough shares to launch a hostile takeover.""Excellent." I stroked my wine glass. "That's the Moretti family's most important source of cash flow."Declan walked in. "There's news from the international banks. The Swiss have agreed to freeze the Moretti family's main accounts.""The amount involved?""Approximately eighty million dollars." I nodded, satisfied.Now, the Moretti family was cornered, in both the legitimate world and the underworld.Just then, my secretary knocked."Miss O'Connell, Don Moretti is here. He says he must see you."I glanced at the security monitor and saw the once-imposing Don s
"Moretti stock is down twenty percent," Declan reported with the latest data."Keep shorting it." I gently swirled the wine in my glass. "I want them ruined."My mother walked in, as elegant as ever. "Alessia, they will be at the gala tonight.""I know." I stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking Manhattan. "It's been eight years. It's time they met the real Alessia.""Are you ready to face them?" my mother asked with concern."Mom, the Alessia who humbled herself for them is dead." I turned, a cold fire burning in my eyes. "What they're about to face is A.O. The one who's bleeding the Moretti family dry."Three days later, at the most luxurious hotel in Manhattan, the O'Connell Family's Annual Charity Gala officially began.I stood before a mirror, dressed in a black evening gown.Six months of training had completely transformed me.I was no longer the meek, pleasing Alessia, but a cold, decisive queen of vengeance."Ready?" Declan walked in, wearing a suit ador
Footsteps sounded from upstairs, and Carina came down in her nightgown."Brother, you're back? Let me warm up some milk for you."Marco nodded, but a strange irritation gnawed at him.Carina brought the milk. The glass was clean, the temperature just right.But as he drank, he knew something was wrong.Just then, Don Moretti also emerged from his study."You're all still awake?" he asked wearily."Are you still dealing with that arms deal, Papa?" Marco asked."Their terms are too harsh. I can't think of a good counter-strategy," Don Moretti said, rubbing his temples.Carina said softly, "You're working too hard, Papa. Maybe you should think about it tomorrow."Don Moretti nodded, but a voice surfaced in his mind:"Papa, maybe we can leverage the shipping route. If we assume the additional transport risk, they might concede on the price."It was Alessia's voice.On a similar deal two years ago, her advice had earned them an extra three hundred thousand.She could always see angles no on
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