Convenient Marriage: Mr. Nelson's Love Trap novel Chapter 33

Two days ago, Helen was drinking alone at the bar. Coincidentally, she bumped into Annabelle.

They were seated next to each other, and Helen could tell Annabelle was fairly drunk from the girl’s flushed face. Since Matthew was no longer a cripple, Annabelle had inadvertently missed her chance to marry into the Nelson family because she was too selfish to love a man who supposedly couldn’t provide. Annabelle was very resentful about that fact and she couldn’t stop cursing out Dolores.

Helen inched closer toward Annabelle to build some rapport between them. Helen learned from Annabelle that she was also from the Flores family and she hated Dolores, her half-sister, very much.

Helen was close to Matthew the entire time, so if she was going to launch an attack on Dolores, she would easily be found out. Therefore, she realized she needed to manipulate Annabelle if she wanted Matthew back.

Although Annabelle greatly resembled Beulah, she was nowhere near as well-read and cultured. After all, Annabelle was only seventeen and still had a long way to go before reaching maturity.

Helen had been well-versed in the ways of society since she was young and, to top things off, she was always learning from Matthew. She was very good with words as a result.

She’d told Annabelle she was working at WY Group, and it would be easy for her to help Annabelle eliminate Dolores.

Under the enticement of Helen, Annabelle reached an agreement with her. After Annabelle returned home, she immediately told Beulah what happened.

While the idea excited her, Beulah was also afraid of Dolores’ revenge. Eight years ago, by bearing a son, Beulah became the new young lady in the family. Having a child granted her the opportunity to entice Randolph into sending Dolores and her mother away.

Therefore, Beulah agreed to Annabelle’s proposal almost immediately. The two of them conspired and spoke with a guy about their plan. They planned to bring Dolores somewhere secluded and have the guy rape her while they took photos of the process. They wanted to destroy her and cause Matthew to rid himself of such a soiled woman. They just hadn’t planned on her escape.

After answering Helen’s call, Annabelle descended the stairs immediately, wanting to discuss their next step in targeting Dolores with Beulah. However, when she reached the living room, she sensed an ominous atmosphere hanging over everything.

Both Randolph and Beulah had grave expressions on their faces.

Annabelle walked toward them and sat beside Beulah, wrapping her arms around her mother. “Mum, what’s wrong?”

Beulah just remained silent.

Randolph was very moody as he barked. “I never asked you to do anything funny. I just wanted you to apologize to her so she wouldn’t be so petty about the past anymore. Now that the company is in trouble and we need her help!”

To be precise, they needed Matthew’s help. It seemed that Dolores had somehow garnered Matthew’s fondness so they figured they had to make a move on Dolores first to get her on board.

Based on Dolores’ tone that day, however, she seemed like she only wanted to focus on the wrongdoings of the past.

Randolph still harbored some feelings toward Beulah, so if they weren’t in such a terrible situation, he would never even consider divorcing Beulah.

“Dad, who are you asking mum to apologize to?” Annabelle couldn’t figure out what was going on.

“And you… Dolores is still your sister. You should try to treat her even nicer.” Randolph cast a glance at Beulah. “Think about what I’ve said. I will call her now to invite her over for dinner tonight.”

Annabelle wasn’t as calm and composed as Beulah. When she realized her mother was being asked to apologize to Dolores, she immediately got up and snapped. “Dad, how can you ask mum to apologize to her?”

Randolph’s eyes trembled slightly and he couldn’t comprehend why his usually obedient and sensible daughter was acting so strangely forceful at that moment.

“I’m your father. Do you think you should talk to me like that?” Randolph responding finally flying into a rage, “Let me tell you straight. If you’re willing to apologize, then everything is still up in the air; but if you refuse to apologize, I’ll immediately divorce your mum!”

Unlike his wife, he still prioritized the company. As long as he could maintain his status in society, he wouldn’t be short of women to marry at any given time. If he lost his wealth and status in society, it would mean that he had reached his doom!

“Dad...”

“Annabelle!” Beulah instantly interrupted her daughter.

She was very clear-headed about Randolph’s priority. Why would he care about her dignity after everything that had happened? If he was being serious, he would divorce her in an instant. And it was all because of what had happened to Jessica and her mother. Although they had been a family for a long time, he could still abandon them as soon as he got the chance.

Annabelle stomped her feet and crossed her arms. “Dad, but why? Who does Dolores think she is? Why do we have to apologize to her?”