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.

promptly pulled a few wads of tissue paper and muttered, “How old are you to still

… urk… I’m okay, really.” Veronica wiped her mouth

“I’m fine. Grandma, what did you

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

better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry

matchmaking went through, would Veronica end up

isn‘t this just

no way. How am I worthy of him? Forget about it.” Veronica declined

I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica any room to refuse and straightaway sealed the

kept Elizabeth company the entire day. However, 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 called her adoptive parents from where she was in the parking basement to ask after them. She relaxed once she was sure they were fine

in the apartment either when she returned.

bed late again. The next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat.

I’d like to pawn this off.” Veronica handed a ring

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

“Nope”

you want

pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this

you

gave

cost?” the

immediately haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a

to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to

after, the owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round of questions for her. “You sure this ring

you just wasting your breath?” She smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You gonna

all right.” The man checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned

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