Chapter 2. You want me to die for her again?

(Ernesta POV)

It's been five years since I left home with a pregnant belly, but the number of times I've been back to the Willems family can only be counted on my fingers. Why? Because the so-called 'my relatives', just want to take advantage of me or take advantage of my son, there is no such thing as familial affection between them and me. They know what Larissa has, know what she can give me, so they want from me and take advantage of her.

On the way there, I kept wondering what they would ask for this time, a car for Arthur, a piece of land for Amber, or an acting opportunity for my twin sister Eulalia.

Because I don't want to cause trouble for the people around me, I always respond to them before, but I also feel very tired, I don't know how long I have to respond to them.

When I walked through that strange yet familiar house, the three of them were already sitting in the living room. As soon as the door opened, they turned to look at me at the same time.

The last time I met them was half a year ago, an accidental meeting, I went with my team to take pictures for a new collection, when I caught Arthur and Amber bringing lunch to Eulalia. From the outside, everyone can see that it is a happy family, they don't even know that Eulalia has a twin sister, me.

When I was a kid, Eulalia and I were so similar, that my parents couldn't even tell us apart. But now, that similarity has disappeared, the reason is that Eulalia still keeps her long auburn hair and light makeup in the style of a pure, weak lady that I have changed since that day. I cut my hair short to my shoulders, dyed it orange-red, and often wear heavy makeup. Moreover, since I exercise regularly, my physique is also different from Eulalia's.

I must say that I am quite pleased with this point because I am half a head taller than her. On the contrary, this made Eulalia hate me even more, but I didn't care, she and I were soon no longer sisters.

I walked up to them, asking what I wanted to know the most right now.

"Where's my son?"

"What's the hurry, sit down and have a drink."

Saying this is Arthur, my father.

Looking at the cup of water in his hand, I feel ridiculous because he used to throw that cup of water at my head and now uses it to let me drink.

"No need. After all, what do you want? Where's Silas?"

Don't act like we're close. I didn't come here to have a drink with you.

Eulalia is also impatient, she pulls Arthur's hand.

"Time is running out, just say it out loud."

At this point, I still can't figure out what they want, but it seems that their purpose is not the same as before.

Arthur looked at Amber and Eulalia, finally stopping at me, he nodded.

“I want you to marry Eulalia to the boss of Citus, Marcus Johansen.”

"Excuse me?"

I think I heard wrong. Suddenly forcing me to get married, what do they want me to get married for? And replace her for marriage? Are they crazy?

I crossed my arms and frowned at Arthur.

"Why do I have to do it?"

At this moment, Amber suddenly stood up and rolled her eyes at me.

“Because we want it, you have to do it. Only when you get married will he let your father participate in the eastern urban area project. He chose Eulalia, but how could I let my beautiful daughter marry that violent man…”

“So, you want me to die for her? Again?”

I interrupted Amber's words and laughed coldly.

“Five years ago, she made me take Eulalia's place in bed with a stranger in exchange for her career. Now you want to do it again? Amber, am I your daughter?"

My voice became shaky.

Although I was so disappointed with this family, I and they still share the same blood, they are still my father and mother, but I did not expect them to treat me like that twice.

Amber doesn't seem to see my pain, she's grumpy.

“It is because you are my daughter that I give you this opportunity. Although Marcus Johansen is a bad guy, he is a billionaire and the CEO of Citus. With your rubbish drawings, you won't be able to meet a man like that no matter how hard you work. Ernesta, this is what you owed Eulalia, it's only natural that you pay it now."

“I owe Eulalia? What do I owe her? From childhood to adulthood, she was superior to me in everything, even the only cookie in the box you give her. What do I owe her?"

I shouted indignantly.

To this day, I still don't understand why my mother hates me so much. From the moment my younger brother Neron was born, I became the stepchild in the family. I was always the wrong one, always had to listen to the scolding. Not only did I not get dressed and cared for like Eulalia, but when my parents were angry, they also pulled me out to beat me, to vent.

Whether past or present, what did I do wrong? Why can't my parents love me the way they love Eulalia and Neron? Why did they never believe me? I am their daughter too.

My face heats up, my whole-body trembles slightly, and my heart feels like it is being squeezed. I felt my tears welling up, but I tried to hold them back.

It doesn't matter what injustice right now, the important is that I must find my son.

No one answered my question not even Eulalia, she was playing with her hair like it had nothing to do with her.

Maybe Amber didn't think I would react like that, she stammered. Arthur held her hand and pointed it straight at my face.

“Even now, you are still jealous of your sister, what a cure-all. Ernesta, you have no choice, you marry Marcus Johansen instead of Eulalia. After the wedding, I'll give him to you. Otherwise, you won't be able to see your son again."

It's ridiculous that the person who said this was my father, my son's grandfather. They seem to have prepared well for this, they know that Silas is my most important person, and also know that I can give up everything for Silas.

Now I hate myself more than ever for not being able to protect my son.

"Aren't you afraid I'll call the police?"

Arthur is not only fearless, but he also laughs.

“You can call the police, but do you think they will handle it?”

Of course not, I know that well, since the kidnappers are my son’s grandparents, the police won't handle this. Moreover, Arthur also has some relationships with people in the underground, so it is useless to report to the police.

I clenched my fist, my nails digging into the palm of my hand.

Is there no other way?

Seeing my silence, Eulalia guessed that I had no other choice, and that's when she spoke up

"You should decide quickly, the Johansen secretary is coming."

"Yes, you have to change clothes before he comes," Amber said.

I know they chose me because I am Eulalia's twin, but since there are still many differences between us, I have to disguise myself.

Currently, the only person who can help me is Larissa who is not in the country, for Silas's safety I have no choice.

"Where's the dressing room?"

Seeing me compromise, the three of them smiled at the same time with satisfaction, Amber waved her hand

“Betty, take Ernesta to change.”

Then tell me

“In a while, the Johansen secretary will come, you dress up as Eulalia to sign the marriage certificate. We'll talk about the next later."

I didn't answer but followed Betty to the changing room. After all, I still can't escape their exploitation.