Convenient Marriage: Mr. Nelson's Love Trap by Hannah Baker

“You are…”

“Mr. Golden, we are here to learn the method of making tea silk,” Charles spoke first and explained their purpose of visit.

The old looked at the people standing at the entrance. He narrowed his eyes, his wrinkles could be seen. His eyes were deep, he entered the house, “Let’s get in.”

The living room of the wooden house was small, it could not occupy all of the people. The security guards did not enter while they stood outside.

Even then, the house was crowded after they entered.

The design of the house was simple, it was Chinese style, there were eight chairs in the living room. A few drawings were hung on the wall on both sides. There was a newly created rubbish bin made of bamboo. They did not match each other and looked messy. A table was placed in the middle. The old sat on his seat.

He took a cigarette and ignited it, “Who wants to learn it from me?”

Dolores held Samuel’s hand and walked forwards, she said sincerely, “I want to learn the method of making tea silk from you. If you are willing to do so, please be the master of my business. The salary is up to you.”

He smoked vigorously and the white smoke was emitted. The special smell of the cigarette lingered in the small space. The smoke was different from the smell of those cigarettes found in the market. Instead, it was a faint herbal smell.

Matthew frowned slightly. If it were not because of Dolores, he would not come to this kind of place ever.

The old sized up Dolores under the white smoke. Finally, his sight rested on the jade bracelet on her wrist. Then, he glanced at Charles. Charles nodded at him.

He stopped looking at her, “I can teach you but I will not leave here.”

Their interaction was secretive. Although Matthew seemed to not concern about the issue, he noticed it clearly.

He curved his lips slightly.

He wanted to know why Charles coaxed Dolores to come here.

He stayed still.

He seemed like an outsider that never took part in that.

“Can,” Dolores agreed.

“It is painstaking to learn the skill, are you willing to do so?” The old asked.

children and take charge of the business. Just let me learn it, is it ok?” She realized that she had said something wrongly and explained, “I don’t mean to

“I know.”

she never

old ignored Theresa and said clearly,

living room became

not in the past which the Kungfu skill would only be passed to

Dolores. Did he know that Dolores

you want to learn it, you should make me your master.

making him her master but

She was surprised.

So, she did

do you select her as your apprentice. May I know why?” A deep voice was heard in the living room. He did not look at anyone,

seen in lines. He narrowed his eyes slightly. The old’s hand which held the cigarette pouch chattered when he saw the handsome face

met the old’s suffering sight. The old did not expect that

their attention

seem not to trust me. I don’t like to teach people who are insincere, you all can

She thought that the person who excelled in the ancient skill would have a bad

care about the pattern of the clothes, materials

she could learn it, it was useful for her to develop

identity. She did not have to plan for the future of her children like what she did in the past. However, it was her business. She would not give up

she was eligible to be the woman by his side. She did not want to be the woman

off because of his background. She would not depend on him even though she had

was still herself. She would never be like her mother that married a man and lost herself, her business and her social circle. That was why

suffered a lot in the past that made the painful memory etch in her mind even though

make you as

was stunned, he turned to look at her, “Are

am sure,” she did not bother

her matter, she had the

tall silhouette behind her and said slowly, “You will have to stay here for half a month if you want to learn the skill

stay there for half a

if you are hesitant. I will not force you as it is a painstaking lesson. No one will have the determination to

she wanted to learn how to make the material but she did not

was why she