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

urk… I’m okay, really.” Veronica

“I’m fine. Grandma, what did you

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

understood Elizabeth at last. From the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew

the matchmaking went through, would Veronica end up being…

 isn‘t this

am I worthy of him? Forget about it.” Veronica declined the

you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica any room to

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

when she returned.

her teeth and washing up, she changed

like to pawn this off.” Veronica handed a ring over to

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

“Nope”

Why do you want to pawn the

broke.” Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage.

you

friend gave it

did it cost?” the man asked

knew that they would immediately haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an

ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.” He then went into the back of the

shop emerged for another round of questions

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 take

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

Five thousand?

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