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.

tissue paper and muttered, “How

really.” Veronica wiped her

“I’m fine. Grandma, what

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

of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when he already had a fiancée, that didn’t mean

Veronica end up being… Matthew’s aunt? By

 isn‘t this

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

you mean, forget it? If I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did

say anything else after that. She kept 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 where she

the apartment either when she returned. He

early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat. Later that morning at ten, she went

Veronica handed a ring over to the staff

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

“Nope”

Why do you want to pawn the

the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this ring

did you get

friend gave

it cost?”

so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But

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

owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round of questions

smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there.

hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand and splayed his fingers. “I’ll give you

Five thousand?

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