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.

of tissue paper and muttered, “How

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

hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did

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

than Matthew. While she couldn’t

Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 this just hasty

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

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 any

was a little exasperated, but she didn’t 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 was in the parking basement to ask after

apartment either when she returned. He didn’t come home that

teeth and washing up, she changed

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

the ring and inspected it. “Do you have

“Nope”

looks pretty new. Why do you want to pawn the ring

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

you get

gave it

it cost?” the

thought of an excuse. “The

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

owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round

She smacked her ID card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see

it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand and splayed

Five thousand?

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