Chapter 1 The Cordova Family
The darkness had deepened, but the Giada’s house was still bright.
Carissa Giada was the precious daughter of the Giada Group’s CEO. Her 18th birthday was a big event for the Giada family. Now, in a fancy evening dress, she was all smiles.
Tonight was her night. She enjoyed being the center of attention.
Carissa was savoring the idea when a commotion came from the guests.
“Is that Mr. Giada’s second daughter?”
“What they say about her is true. She’s stunning!”
Hearing the guests‘ comments, Carissa turned her head. Sierra Giada was coming downstairs. Instead of wearing an evening dress, she was in a plain white dress. But still, she caught a lot of attention.
Her eyes were intense, charming, and bright like twinkling stars. Her rosy lips were like burning flames. With a gorgeous face and a great body, Sierra outshone Carissa immediately.
Jealousy got the better of Carissa. She turned her head and said to Madelyn Copeland, “Mom, look at her! She stole my thunder again!”
Madelyn was upset, too. Sierra was only an adopted daughter unentitled to attend Sierra’s birthday banquet. Madelyn trotted to Sierra and demanded in a low voice, “Didn’t I tell you not to come downstairs today? Which part don’t you understand?”
Sierra was disinterested in the banquet in the first place. She retorted
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coldly. “Relax. You don’t want me here. I don’t wanna be here, either.”
Seeing Sierra talk back to her mom, Carissa walked over displeased. “Sierra, don’t be an ingrate. My parents have raised you for many years. They only want you to be scarce at my birthday banquet. Is it too much to ask?”
Sierra had to laugh. Who was the ungrateful one?
Back then, the Giada family adopted her because she had the same rare blood type as Carissa. These years, as Carissa’s free blood bag, she had to endure Carissa’s and her mom’s mockery and bullying.
Sierra’s adoptive father Enzo Giada was not bad to her. Otherwise, the competent Sierra would’ve left this family. What happened to Ca. issa wouldn’t be her concern.
Carissa had the operation three months ago. It was a success. The Giada family had become increasingly aloof to Sierra ever since. It must be because she was useless to them now. So, Sierra worked harder to look for her family. She came downstairs because her family was coming to see. her.
She was leaving, anyway. Sierra didn’t have to put up with these people anymore. “Be grateful? You’re alive because I donated blood to you every month. Did you ever thank me?”
“N–Nonsense!” Carissa’s disease had been a secret. Unexpectedly, Sierra exposed it in public.
The look in Madelyn’s eyes grew cold. She raised her hand to slap Sierra, but a big hand grabbed her wrist.
Madelyn screamed and looked up at the tall man. “L–Let go!”
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Hearing his wife’s scream, Enzo trotted over. But the other man was too
tall. Enzo was too afraid to step forward. He could only threaten, “Release my wife! Or I’ll call the police!”
Seeing Enzo, the man tightened his grip and shoved Madelyn.
She staggered into Enzo’s arms. Her wrist hurt like hell as if it was broken. She played the woman at once. “Honey, it hurts.”
The others were dumbstruck. The man wore a customized suit and had a
cold and noble aura. No one dared to utter a word.
Carissa was attracted to this handsome man immediately. He was the most. enchanting man she’d ever seen. But why did he look familiar?
The man straightened his tie and turned to Sierra.
The others finally realized he and Sierra looked alike.
“My sister, I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.” The tall man slightly. lowered his head to look at Sierra. The sharpness in his eyes had been replaced by tenderness.
“Sister?” The Giada family and the guests were shocked.
Sierra was also surprised. They had agreed to meet at the entrance to the Giada’s house. How did he enter the house?
Sierra didn’t respond to his words. The man took out a name card and said to her, “Let me introduce myself first. I’m your fifth brother Jamal Cordova.”
A sensation ensued.
“Jamal Cordova? He’s a member of the Cordova Group?”
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“Oh my! The Cordova family is the most powerful in Kingbury.”
“The Giada family’s adopted daughter is from the Cordova family?”
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