Bumpkins Rich Handsome Husband

Bumpkins 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.

and muttered, “How old are you to still be choking while

I’m okay, really.” Veronica wiped

her hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what

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

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

Veronica end

 gosh, isn‘t this just hasty

of him? Forget about it.” Veronica declined the

do you mean, forget it? If I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica

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

when she returned.

washing up, she changed her clothes

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

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

“Nope”

you want to pawn the ring

shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the

you get

gave it

much did it cost?” the man

knew their tricks. She knew that they would immediately 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

held up a magnifying glass to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.”

round of questions for her. “You sure this ring is

name printed there.

The man checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner

Five thousand?

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