章)After running away from home with her mother and brother, Sandra never thought she would have a chance to see her younger sister sit opposite her instead of on the TV, let alone get an invitation from her.
Though Belinda was Sandras sister, her birthday was only a month later than her. They were not born to the same mother. Collins Salas wife is the biological mother of Samuel and Sandra, while Belinda Salas mother is another woman who was truly loved by Collins Salas.
However, under the pressure of his family at that time, Collins Salas had to marry Sandras mother to get the support of her family.
He settled Belinda Salas mother in his private villa. After several years, the woman died in childbirth and left him a baby girl--Belinda Salas. The grievance made Collins Salas vent all his resentment and anger on his wife and her children and finally result in everything that happened later.
Having not seen her younger sister for more than ten years, Sandra looked at the previous princess at home again. When she was a child, she liked to wear white dresses, just like snow white in fairy tales. In contrast, she was even more miserable than Cinderella because her father was much more ruthless than her stepmother and she wasnt lucky enough to meet a prince.
Now, the princess in childhood was much more glamorous and gorgeous. With dark and beautiful long hair, snow-white skin, exquisite facial features, and a high-end silk dress, she looked elegant and noble.
Sandra was completely dwarfed by her today. Her hair was tied in an old-fashioned way with many childish hairpins on it. A face of heavy makeup, a tacky rose-red miniskirt, plus painted red nails, and a cheap perfume fragrance exposed her identity as a typical low-level nightclub girl.
It seemed that she specially came here to become this princesss foil.
"Miss Jones, I heard that you and Joshua, no, you and Mr.Farrell are getting married, right?" Looking at her everlasting innocent disguise, Belinda looked at her with pity.
Isnt it too tiresome to disguise every day in the past years?
"Thats right." Sandra took a sip of juice from the cup, her cheap lipstick stuck to the surface of the cup.
"Miss Jones, is there no room for maneuver? You must also know that Joshua has just taken over the position of president. His wedding will certainly make headlines in major newspapers. I am worried that your identity will hurt his fame." Belinda Salas voice was gentle like a little sheeps.
Sandra didnt feel embarrassed by her identity: "Yes, as you can see, I am no more than a dancer in the nightclub. Do you think I have the right or capability to change the situation that even Mr.Joshua couldnt change? Im sorry, really sorry."
"I know, I also cant change anything now. Im sorry to bother you, but can you promise me one more thing? Thats quite easy, you just need to tell the outsiders that you are my cousin who has been living in Australia those years. In this way, we can divert the attention of the media and make ourselves free of unnecessary comments. Miss Jones, can you promise this little request?" Belinda looked at her with a sincere look.
A cold sneer appeared on Sandras lip.
This was exactly her style.
If she doesnt know her, she will certainly be moved by her generosity and tolerance. The man she loves is going to marry another woman, but she still cares for him and even begins to think of his new fiancee. How sincere and touching the girl is.
However, what happened in childhood always reminded her not to believe this womans hypocritical look at any time.
When she was five years old, Collins Salas brought back a box of chocolates from Japan to Belinda Salas. She could still remember how the chocolates looked after 17 years: The dried strawberries were wrapped in thick milk shells, white and red.
Belinda Salas ate them with relish while Sandra could only chew her fingers and watch with admiration.
Suddenly, Belinda Salas said that she was full and sent the remaining half box to her and her brothers.
Sandra almost jumped up with joy. Though Belinda Salas had endless cream cakes, chocolates, and ice cream every time, neither she nor her brother was allowed to share her delicious food. Just as she trotted with her brother into the living room to share delicious chocolate with him, they were scared by the picture in front of them.
The Milky chocolate has completely melted.
Whats more terrible was that the melted chocolate, together with red strawberries, were spread on Collins Salass expensive customized suit.
Just then, Belinda Salas pulled Collins Salas in from the outside.
Her red eyes were full of tears.
Holding Collins Salas thigh, she sobbed as if being bullied: "Dad, I know my brother and sister dont mean to rob the chocolate from me. But why dont they tell me directly? If I knew they also love chocolate, I would certainly share with them."
That day, Sandra and Samuel were severely beaten by Collins Salas with a belt without knowing what was going on. Later, their mother came to beg for mercy but was also beaten.
This was her "talented" and clever younger sister.
She has always been so smart since childhood that she could arouse almost all mens desire to protect her with her innocent appearance.
After ten years, her disguise was even more perfect, almost flawless.
"Ms.Salas is thoughtful, but..." Sandra paused deliberately. "Compared with your cousin, how about your half-sister who has been forced to leave you for many years. Isnt this closer and better? I can also enjoy the feeling of being a lady of a rich family."
Belinda Salass face froze.
Watching her reaction, Sandra felt a strange pleasure in her heart: "Im just kidding. Why would Ms.Salas take it seriously? Of course, you won have such a rude elder like me. I am just afraid that I will embarrass you as your cousin."
"I wont mind. In that case, thank you." Belinda Salas grinned a strained smile.