"What's going on downstairs?" I asked
"Go check for yourself" she replied, her eyes changing from brown to blue "Wait why am I here? What's all the noise about?" she questioned
I looked at her realizing that my mom had already left her body "Let's go check," I said grabbing her hand as we hurried downstairs
We witnessed Dante hitting Hugo while Aunt Elodie Seraphina and Astrid were on their knees pleading and begging him
"Where's my money? I told you that the next time I come here it'll be for my money Give me back what you owe me!" he yelled
I turned to Alina, urging her to leave before we were noticed As we tried to make our way out we accidentally bumped into something causing a noise "Go bring them here" I heard Dante's voice command
A burly man grabbed both Alina and me pushing us towards the center of the room
Dante released his grip on Hugo and looked at Aunt Elodie "Are these your children?" he asked
"One is my daughter the other is our maid" she replied.
"Which one is your daughter?" he inquired touching my face as I looked away
"No, she's our maid" Aunt Elodie insisted Dante pushed Alina back towards her
I was shocked to hear Aunt Elodie referring to me as their slave Dante continued to stare at me his eyes piercing into my soul as he touched me again I read everything about him in that moment {His life }
"He's a dangerous millionaire in the world He's 50 years old and kills anyone who doesn't pay back his money or takes their daughter as a slave" As I finished reading I opened my eyes wide with realization
"Alright, he said plopping down and crossing his leg He motioned for my aunt and her husband to sit and they did so nervously
"I'll release you from the debt you owe me" he said with a slight smile
"Thank you so much" Elodie replied gratefully
"But there's a condition" he added
"What condition?" my aunt asked curious.
He pointed at me and said "I want to take her as my wife It's up to you to decide If you agree I'll not only forgive the debt, but also give you a large sum of money So, what's your answer?"
I glanced at my aunt feeling anxious. I knew she didn't care for me but I wondered what she would choose Would she sacrifice me for her own gain?
And then she finally spoke... "My answer is..."
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Teen FictionElias was cooking dinner when she heard a loud thud coming from the next room She dropped the spoon she was holding and ran to investigate When she entered the room she saw her 5-month-old baby standing up and taking wobbly steps having just taken h...
