Her Billionaire Husband

Chapter 271 Let’s Play Poker

“So, did you have fun today?” Yvonne asked Veronica as soon as they sat down in the private room, hoping that she could lighten up the mood.

Veronica nodded. “I guess so.”

“Well, that’s good to hear. We should have all the fun we can; it’s not every day we get to hang out like this,” Conrad interjected, smiling affably at Veronica before turning his gaze on Matthew. “And what about you, Matthew? You brought Miss Dame onto your turf and got some first-hand experience with the amenities here. Is there anything you think could be better?”

Matthew looked up at that moment and met Conrad’s eyes.

Out of his peripheral vision, he could see Veronica staring at him as well.

Matthew then ignored her and replied impassively, “The opportunity for further improvements has yet to present itself, but you’ve always had the keener eye for detail, Uncle Conrad, and I’m all ears if you have any suggestions.”

The two men dived into an earnest discussion after that, which left Xavier in a rather awkward position.

Veronica grew guilty at the sight of this. Xavier had been the one who invited her along to the ski resort, but he ended up keeping her company most of the time and had missed out on all the fun. With that in mind, she started to make small talk with him so that he wouldn’t feel sidelined by the other two men at the table.

It didn’t take long for all the dishes to be served. The table was full to the brim, and everyone had a glass of wine poured out for them.

Taking the lead, Conrad raised his glass and said, “Shall we toast to a pleasant day out and friendship?”

“Xavier’s driving today, Uncle Conrad, so drinking is out of the question for him. I can drink on his behalf, though,” Veronica piped up. She couldn’t hail a car in this remote area, and she didn’t want Xavier to drink and drive.

Taking his drink on his behalf was what a good friend would do. However, she could feel a sharp look thrown her way the moment she proposed the idea. At that, she glanced up almost habitually and immediately met Matthew’s icy gaze.

“You seem to be on good terms with Young Master Xavier,” Conrad observed casually, though his eyes were glittering with amusement.

you home later,” Yvonne chimed in, thinking her

responding, “The roads are slippery after the snow. It isn’t safe for Roni

give anyone the impression that things

lips as she commented, “How very chivalrous you are toward Veronica, Young Master Xavier. Perhaps I should take Matthew’s drink on his behalf as well. Wouldn’t want to be stuck

no emotion flickered past Matthew’s stoic and handsome

never expected Matthew to move on so quickly after their split. Scumbag, she thought sourly after seeing

all have juice instead of wine?” Yvonne tipped her head to the side as she looked at Conrad inquisitively. “What do

by his first name throughout the whole trip. There was nothing strange about this, except for the fact that she was addressing him so colloquially even though he was the

Family by his given name despite knowing his formidable status implied that there was more to their relationship than they were willing to admit. She could

approving nod. “Yvie’s right; I should have known

“Have all the wines here

sir. Just a moment,” the waiter replied courteously as he set himself to work.

the fun day out and started to dig into the

after walking around the park for most of the day, and she wolfed down her food without bothering with decorum. Seeing how hungry she was, Xavier heaped a second helping onto her

few shrimps and began to peel

by how indulgent he was being, Veronica wanted to stop him, but that was when she saw Ruka doing the same thing for Matthew. He

not be the only reason why

for her. She looked down at the plump crustaceans

Conrad,” Yvonne said sweetly as she put the deshelled shrimps

scooping those shrimps up before placing them onto her plate instead.

was turning out to be more like a competition among couples to see who could be the most loved-up pair in

ate her food in silence, she started to sense that something was off. Everyone else seemed to be in a romantic mood, which made her question her own presence

that, she couldn’t help losing her appetite even though she had been starving earlier. She took a few more bites, then set her utensils down as she announced, “I’m done. The rest of you can carry