Her Billionaire 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.

paper and muttered, “How

okay, really.” Veronica wiped her

hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did

to a good prospect. Conrad is coming home, so it’ll be a

Veronica understood Elizabeth at last. From the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she

would Veronica end

 gosh, isn‘t this just hasty though?

way. How am I worthy of him? Forget about it.”

you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did

was returned to the Twilight Club by Thomas.

wasn’t in the apartment either when she

and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat.

off.” Veronica handed a ring over to the staff

you have the receipt for this?” he asked as he checked

“Nope”

new. Why do you want to pawn the

thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked

you

friend gave

it cost?” the man

she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at it closely-my

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

the owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round of questions for

you just wasting your breath?” She smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see

that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right

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