Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Veronica let out a hiss.

“Oh dear, what is it?” Elizabeth asked in concern.

In order not to worry Elizabeth, Veronica lied and said that she had slipped earlier and her arm was sliced open on a sharp rock.

Elizabeth’s heart ached terribly for her. She pulled Veronica over to the couch to sit down and chat with her.

“As a lady, you should be more mindful. You won’t be as pretty if it leaves a scar,” Elizabeth said solemnly as she patted Veronica’s hand.

“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m fine.” Veronica smiled.

..

Elizabeth and Veronica chatted as usual about their daily happenings easily.

“In a few more days, I’ll be taking you to see someone,” Elizabeth said. ”

“Who is it?”

“Matthew’s Uncle Conrad. He’ll be returning from overseas in a few days’ time. You’ll be able to acquaint yourselves with each other. After all, he is your uncle as well.” Having brought him up, Elizabeth elaborated, “Conrad is only a few years older than Matthew, but he has a mind for business. I’m considering letting you learn from him.”

“Huh? Learn… Learn from… Uncle Conrad?” Veronica couldn’t understand. Thirsty, she picked up the glass of water from the table and took a sip.

Elizabeth’s voice rang out again by her ear. “Conrad is a reliable man with dashing good looks. He’s a bachelor too. You might not be able to be with Matthew, but I want to introduce you to Conrad.”

“Cough... Cough...” Startled by Elizabeth’s words, Veronica ended up spitting out the water she had been drinking and choked.

few wads of tissue paper and muttered, “How old are

okay, really.” Veronica wiped her mouth

her hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did

Conrad is coming home, so it’ll be a good time to introduce you both,” Elizabeth repeated

understood Elizabeth at last. From the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

matchmaking went through, would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s aunt? By

gosh, isn‘t this

of him? Forget about it.”

will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica

Matthew never once showed up. It wasn’t until after dinner that Veronica was returned to the Twilight Club by Thomas. After getting out of the car, Veronica

wasn’t in the apartment either when she

brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her

Veronica handed a ring over

man took the ring and inspected it. “Do you have the receipt for this?”

“Nope”

new. Why do you want to pawn

because I… am broke.” Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this

you

friend gave

cost?” the

haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at it closely-my name is engraved on

on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.” He

emerged for another round of questions for her. “You sure this ring

the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You

confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned

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