Chapter 57

Annie didn't know what to feel the moment she saw Mrs Crown hugging Bethel just because if the dress she made for her. Annie doesn't know what to feel because obviously, Mrs Crown is showing Bethel the other side of her, the warm loving woman in her and it's not a good thing to Annie.

What if Mrs Crown starts liking Bethel in place of her? Then she wouldn't get a chance with Harry. Envy flashed in her eyes as she took steady slow strides down the stairs.

Asides from the fact that she comes from a very influencial family, Annie knows for sure that she has no place beside Bethel.

Unlike her, Bethel is a woman that carries the beauties of seven women im her, her smile, her view is what every man would love to see as a first sight very early in the morning. Annie can't help but get jealous of her. Not that she isn't beautiful, she is but not up to Bethel's beauty. She has to apply too many skin care product just to achieve a radiant glow unlike Bethel who doesn't even have the time or money to spend on skincare yet she still looks great.

Annie cleared her throat when she approached where Mrs Crown sat with Bethel, she wished she knew what they were discussing but Bethel stood immediately on sighting Annie. Their eyes locked and bethel darted her eyes away immediately back to Mrs Crown. She gave the woman one of her most beautiful smile.

"I'm glad you like the dress madam.. I will get back to work now" Bethel muttered and for the first time she saw Mrs Crown smile at her. "Go on dear" Mrs Crown returned her smile.

Bethel wasn't expecting it. She was also surprised at the new changes. Is it all because of the dress?

Questions filled her head but she just smiled and left to join the cook in the kitchen.

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"Mother" Annie called calmly.

"I'm so glad the engagement is in one months time" Annie added but that was not the point. She only wants to remind Mrs Crown that she is for her son.

Mrs Crown smiled. "I also can't wait".

"Hmm.."Annie moaned like a baby. Mrs Crown rubbed her back.

"You should go get ready for the family dinner tonight"

"Thomas will soon be here" Mrs Crown said, referring to her husband.

"Ohh my.... I almost forgot that the families are gonna have dinner tonight"Annie squealed, pretending she doesn't know about it.

"Go get ready" Mrs Crown winked at her.

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Bethel joined the maids in the kitchen. She doesn't always do much work in the kitchen, she just monitor what's being prepared.

"Hi Hannah, why so much dish tonight?" Bethel asked because the kitchen looks like a feast is going to happen.

"Maybe you should tell her that my family and Harry's family would be discussing about the final plan of my wedding with Harry, the CEO of NV's cooperation and also the wealthiest billionaire. I'm getting married to Harry and it's over for you bitch!!" A very mean and intimidating voice came from the door. Bethel couldn't ignore the fact that she got weak in the knees. She felt weak in all her joints, she felt like throwing up and she ran out of the kitchen.

Annie smirked happily. That's how she wants to see her, she wants her to look miserable.

"Hey what are you staring at, get back to work" Annie seethed at the servants and walked out.

"Excuse me ma'am" Hannah took excuse from the head maid. Her permission was granted and she rushed out to Bethel's room to check on her. She met her in the washroom vomiting her lungs out.

"Ohh goodness, Bethel" Hannah mouthed as she helped her wash up.

"Thank you, I'm okay. I just feel sick" Bethel smiled. She wasn't hurt by whatever Annie had said but the pressure with which she spoke to her triggered an irritation in her bowel.

"Have you seen the doctor?" Hannah asked.

"Come on it's just fever, I will get well soon" Bethel replied and Hannah raised her brows. "Soon?? You've been acting up like this for close to two months now. This your fever is taking forever, you need to see the Doctor" Hannah still stated.

"Fine.. shall we" bethel said and they both returned to the kitchen.

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Bethel got herself busy in the kitchen by preparing Angel's favorite fish sauce. She paused for some moment when she heard the sound of Harry's car pulling into the drive way.

"I can do this"she muttered silently. She promise herself to get over him even though she knows she can never.

"Annie's family are around... make it snappy girls" the head maid hurried the maids.

"I can help with that" Bethel said, helping one of the maids to lift a small tray and together they both walked to the large dinning room.

"Momma" she heard Angel's tiny voice, harry had her in his arm. She watched as the girl shrugged to get down from her father to rush towards her.

Bethel was wordless.

She didn't expect Angel to call her Mom in front of Annie family and even Harry's father was there, Annie seethed in anger. Nevertheless she smiled at the little girl and squatted to her height..

"Angel, you can't call me momma here" Bethel whispered.

"Momma" Angel called again, grinning from ear to ear.

Mrs Crown cleared her throat. "This is Bethel, Angel's nanny" Mrs Crown spoke and Ellie, made a "ohh I see look".

"Bethel.... how are you dear? My grand daughter told a lot about you" Harry's father smiled.

He looks so friendly and that's exactly were Harry got his handsome looks from.

"Get back to work Bethel" Mrs Crown commanded and Bethel could see Harry fisting his hands in anger.

Bethel went back to the kitchen. Not up to a minute, Annie appeared behind her. She was in a dazzling red dinner gown.

"In order to save your face from embarrassment, it would be better if you remain here till the dinner is over" Annie smirked and Bethel turned immediately.

"What's your problem, Annie?" She went wild like a cat.

"You can't afford my dress so don't spit on it" Annie scoffed.

"Pretty dress but doesn't look good on you" Bethel replied.

Annie scoffed and left. She joined the dinning. She wanted to stay close to Harry but he isn't giving her that chance at all.

His handsome face was firm and looking so serious as he discussed business with his father.

"Angel, your nanny should join us for dinner" Kelly, Harry's father said and Annie almost choked on her food.

"Yes she should, she's amazing"Mrs Crown also commented. Annie's grip tightened on her fork and she watched one of the maids going to call Bethel.

"Dad, why should she... I mean she's just... she's just a...... nobo..." Annie paused. She has forgotten she as to be on her best behavior.

Few moment later, Bethel arrived at the dinning. She got her dress changed also and Harry couldn't help but stare at her endlessly. He doesn't care if they all noticed.

Annie stood with a plate of soup, she pretended as if she was going to the kitchen but walked towards bethel direction purposely. The soup spilled on her dress and she pushed her back purposely, acting like it was all a mistake.

Bethel fell back to the floor with a loud thud and that was the height of it.

Harry sprang up like an hungry lion and grabbed Annie by her hair tightly. He has never look so violent in years.

"What did you do to her?"it was a question yet a ragged command.

"Harry!!!" Mrs Crown fidgeted. She has never seen her soon looking so violet.

He let go of Annie's hair almost immediately and picked Bethel who was mourning in serious pain.

"Blood" Mrs Crown shrieked at the sight of blood that smeared Bethel's dress.

"Just pray nothing happens to her" was the last word before Harry finally left the mansion with Bethel in his arms.

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