Semua Bab The Daughter They Wish Was Never Born: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Before 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, looke

"I told you, I didn't steal it!""Papa, please, believe me!" I chased after him and grabbed his arm, tears finally escaping my eyes. "I swear I never touched that diamond!"My father violently shook me off. "Enough! The evidence is right there. How long are you going to keep lying?""Just confess, Alessia," Marco sneered at me. "Did you think we'd go easy on you just because you're crying?"Vincent scoffed. "Alessia, perhaps we should reconsider this engagement entirely.""No! I didn't do it!" I turned to Carina in desperation. "You know I didn't, don't you? You know I didn't steal it!"A smirk flickered across Carina's lips before being masked by a look of concern. "Sister, perhaps you were exhausted and confused. Maybe you did something you don't even remember..."The realization hit me. How could I have been so stupid as to ask her? She was the one who wanted me to be the thief more than anyone."Lock her up!" my father commanded.Two bodyguards grabbed my arms. I struggled agains

My eyes widened as my brain struggled to process the information."Who... who would poison me? Who wanted me dead?"My mother walked to the window, clenching her fists. "Remember the glass of milk Carina prepared for you every night before bed?""And the pastries she baked herself, the nutritional soups she claimed were good for you, every 'loving' dose of vitamins..." She turned, her eyes burning with rage. "Every single one contained a trace amount of the poison."The memories flashed through my mind like a film reel.Those nights, Carina would bring a glass of warm milk to my room, her eyes full of concern. "Sister, this will help you sleep better. The doctor said you need more nutrients."She was always "thoughtfully" preparing supplements for me. "I made this specially for you. It's good for your health."And I, like a goddamn fool, had gratefully drunk and eaten every last bit of it."No... impossible..." I shook my head, trembling. "How could she... she was just an orphan, she

"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

Carina 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