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.

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

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

hand, “I’m fine.

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

Veronica understood Elizabeth at last. From the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when he already had a fiancée, that didn’t mean

through, would Veronica

 this just hasty

worthy of him? Forget about

that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give

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

when she returned. He didn’t come home

and washing up, she changed her clothes

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

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

“Nope”

looks pretty new. Why do you want to pawn the

spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can

you get

gave it to

cost?” the man asked

so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was

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

the pawn shop emerged for another round of

printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on

The man checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand and splayed his fingers.

Five thousand?

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