Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 86

As Xavier leaned back against the executive chair, he stared at her with an unfathomable gaze. “You can arrange it that way too since I‘ve been quite busy lately. However, don‘t worry about your parents. Leave them to me; I‘ll ensure their safety.”

The charity event this time was organized by the local government of Bloomstead, so all the major companies had to send representatives to the event.

This time, Xavier‘s father, Hendric, would be joining the event as well.

As Hendric had always disliked Veronica, Xavier intentionally sent her to Almeida to allow Hendric to get to know her better.

Xavier‘s intention was to let Hendric know that Veronica was not a simple, naïve girl, as he really wanted Hendric to accept her. Hence, Xavier had been cracking his head over this issue.

Xavier was fully aware that if he were to tell Hendric that he would be going to Almeida together with Veronica, his father would only think that they were merely putting on a show.

“Okay, I believe you. How long do I need to be there, though? When am I departing?”

“You will be departing on the day after tomorrow, but you will be there for two weeks this time.”

As Xavier spoke, he stared unblinkingly at her and added, “I can find someone else if you don‘t want to go.”

Two weeks would be sufficient for Hendric to take a proper measure of Veronica‘s personality

Based on Xavier‘s understanding about Hendric, the latter would definitely keep an eye on Veronica if he knew that she would show up.

After observing her for two weeks, Hendric would certainly accept Veronica due to her kind and hardworking character.

When the time came, Xavier would confess his feelings to her when she returned.

“I can do it. No worries.” Veronica agreed without hesitation because Xavier had helped her on many occasions, so she wished to at least return his favor by giving

him a hand in the charity event this time, not to mention the fact that she loved charity events.

discussion, Veronica returned to the

In the end, Xavier offered to send Veronica home after dinner, but she rejected his offer as she was afraid that he would find out that she was

she insisted on it, he didn‘t press on, and the two

PM when Veronica returned to the Twilight Condominium. There was nobody in the apartment and it

couch, feeling a little drowsy. However, she

she went to the study. Matthew wasn‘t inside either, so she played computer

11 PM when Matthew finally

games as she sat there. Then, he heard her mumbling, “What‘s so

a game. She removed her headphones

sudden appearance

me a fright! Why do you walk so quietly?” She patted her chest to calm her racing heart. “You

The man undid the buttons of his blue suit with his sculptured fingers. Taking it off,

still searching,” she replied, avoiding his gaze. She immediately logged out from the game and rose up. “Are you

quickly left the study to avoid conversing any more with Matthew and returned to the living room. As she lay on the couch, feeling wide awake, she played with her

AM, Matthew exited the study, only to find an energetic Veronica watching a

with a pillow in her arms while lying on the

slightly frowned. “Did you sleep during the

she sighed. “Maybe I’m just used to sleeping in my own

comment on that. Instead, he said, “Rest early.” With that, he returned to his own

of the door being closed, she darted a glance at his door. “This man…” The way he had treated her felt cold, as though

continued watching the

bedroom, Matthew felt his gaze deepen when he heard Veronica‘s laughter

was 4.00 AM, he could still

minutes later,

Veronica sleeping on the couch.

stood before her with his brows slightly furrowed. Then, he bent over to carry her up and took her to her room.

her leg and placed it on top of her blanket,