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 old are you to still be choking while

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

“I’m fine. Grandma, what did you

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

Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

matchmaking went through, would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 isn‘t this just hasty

How am I worthy of him?

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

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

in the apartment either when she returned. He didn’t come

again. The next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed

this off.” Veronica

and inspected it. “Do you have the receipt for

“Nope”

new. Why do you want

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

you

gave it

much did it cost?”

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

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

your breath?” She smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated

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

Five thousand?

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