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

Joan was well respected by the leaders of the society. Although he had a title of nobility, his credibility and abilities were well accepted. He was very detailed in his personal and business affairs.

Everyone in his age would have several girlfriends but he did not.

Once, there were some rumours that Nina was his illegitimate child. Thereafter, someone who knew the truth about his adoption spoke up and the rumours went away.

In fact, most of them knew that the rumors were fabricated but they just wanted this squeaky clean man to be tainted.

He had always been alone and now he brought a woman to such a grand event, naturally, this drew much attention. Some came forward to greet Joan just to find out who Amanda was.

“Tonight’s event is so important, don’t you think that it’s inappropriate for you to bring a foreigner?” A man said but he kept looking towards Amanda.

Joan was calm as usual and unfazed, “Isn’t this a family banquet?”

A Royal family dinner was still a family dinner and not a State event. So, he could bring anyone he wished.

The man chuckled, “Everyone thought that you had no interests in women. Perhaps you only liked foreigners.”

Amanda did not understand what he was saying but from the man’s expression, she knew that what he said was not polite. She could even sense Joan tensed up. She quickly smiled beautifully and said tenderly to Joan, “I’m thirsty, shall we head over there?”

Joan acknowledged and excused himself to the man and brought her towards a table nearby. The table was elaborately decorated with fresh flowers and had an extensive spread of pastries, wine, and drinks. The entire dining hall was beautifully decorated.

knew that Amanda did it on purpose and asked, “Didn’t you say

understand,”

was puzzled, “Then just

mischievously, “I don’t understand the language but I understand

was speechless. Then was she able to

Thai noble gown. Though she maintained herself very well, it was clear that she was their elder. She was the only elder at tonight’s banquet. She was the King’s concubine Saranya and was a top beauty when she was young. Now she was still elegant and

pay attention to Joan. The King wanted her to create opportunities for Joan and the

she was keen to carry out this task properly but today Joan had brought a lady along

relationship. After all, she had never heard of him

Who is she to you? Why haven’t I heard you mention

“She is a regular

doubtful and she looked towards Amanda and

heard that only the Lady of Mortons' Mansion can wear them. Are you lying to me that you are just normal friends?” Saranya continued her smile with

were also very prominent but were more demure and

persisted, “We’re just friends.” He wanted her to give up on setting him up with the princess and also get Amanda out of her sight and

as Amanda was brought by him to this banquet, she would never escape from public scrutiny. He felt apologetic towards

there who would like to know her. Shall we have her go over there to mingle?” She was still

understand the Thai language and could not communicate with

able to play the piano.” The more Joan resisted, the more Saranya wanted to make a fool out of Amanda, “If she doesn’t know anything, then how is she worthy of standing beside you and attend the princess’s