All Chapters of Their Loss: My Adoption by Billionaire Father: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Back then, I scavenged half-rotten leftovers from the junkyard just to fill my stomach and slept curled up beside piles of garbage when I was too tired to move.For eight long years, every morning I opened my eyes to an endless sea of trash. It wasn't until community workers tracked me down and brought me back to the Gervais family that I learned the truth—I was born their daughter, the real heiress, but had been switched at birth by my adoptive mother.The first time I saw the delicate, pampered girl who had taken my place, I broke down sobbing and begged my father not to send her away. I knew too well how cruel life in the garbage yard was—I couldn't bear to let her suffer what I had.But when Natalie met my eyes, there was nothing but hatred and jealousy in hers. She deliberately bumped into me, causing the ice cream in my hand to fall to the floor."Oh no, Alice, I'm so sorry—I lost my balance," she said sweetly.I stared at the fallen ice cream. In the junkyard, I could dig u

A commotion suddenly broke out behind me.The security guards rushed to the car, opening the door at once. An elderly man emerged, his very bearing imposing. I looked up eagerly, only for my heart to plummet the instant our eyes met. The man wasn't my adoptive father—it was my biological father, Steven Gervais.For a fleeting second, warmth and affection flickered in his gaze. But within two seconds, it was gone, replaced by cold sternness.Natalie ran to him and clung to his arm with a pout. "Dad, Alice bullied me."Without a word, Steven stormed forward and slapped me twice across the face. The sharp sting burned my skin as I stared at him with hatred. It was just like ten years ago—he didn't even bother to ask what had happened before condemning me."Do you have any idea what day this is? Even if you've lost your mind, at least know where you are! If that oil tycoon takes offense, don't blame me for being ruthless!"I bit my lip and swallowed the pain. "I never cared to be you

Natalie nodded eagerly, her eyes bright with hope. "Alice, I'm sorry. It was all my fault. I was just so scared of being kicked out of the family. Please forgive me." She dropped to her knees, begging, sobbing uncontrollably.I gave a cold, mocking smile and said lazily, "If you're willing to cut ties with the Gervais family, I might consider putting in a good word for you."Natalie's head snapped up, her eyes wide.Ansel scoffed. "You think Natalie's like you—a two-faced snake who bites the hand that feeds her?"But his words barely faded before Natalie's trembling voice broke the silence. "You mean it?"I toyed idly with the diamond ring. "The Winslow family doesn't need money or powerful connections. What we value is obedience. Think of this as a test."Natalie's face hardened with resolve. "Alright, I'll do it!"Ansel froze, staring at her in disbelief. He reached out to grab her arm. "Natalie, what are you saying? She's forcing you, isn't she? It's all right. You still have