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Chapter 419 There Is No Future for the Both of You

Having flipped through the ‘Secret Affair of the Hidden Clan’ and analyzed Veronica’s situation, Matthew concluded that there was more to her than they thought. If he assumed correctly, she could very well be the leader of the hidden clan.

Veronica and Tiffany were twin sisters. If the former was the leader of the hidden clan, then Tiffany would naturally be one as well. Matthew had taken Randy’s sample before to run a DNA test, only to find that he was not Floch and Rachel’s biological son, but his DNA structure was similar to Veronica and Tiffany’s.

This could only mean that all three of these siblings were not biologically related to Floch and Rachel at all, but that they were descendants of the hidden clan.

If Floch and Rachel somehow managed to get their hands on and raised two of the three descendants, then it prompted the question of their true identities.

In fact, what was Master Crayson’s true identity? Did Tony and Daniella know the truth of Veronica’s background?

Countless questions flooded Matthew’s mind and he investigated further into the history of the hidden clan, only to dig up baseless legends and nonsensical rumors. This led him to think that perhaps the hidden clan was nothing more than an extinct tribe, but he refused to give up on uncovering the truth.

After a long while, he finally came to terms with Veronica’s identity. When he chose to be with her, he had already made up his mind to protect her for the rest of her life.

Presently, he and Veronica made their way back to Twilight Condominium.

They went into their apartment and Veronica immediately plopped down on the couch. She sighed wearily as she said, “My parents were totally fine with our plans to marry until Master Crayson decided to butt in and dissuade them. That old geezer’s ruining things for me.” She reached out to grab a throw pillow and lay down flat on it in frustration. “I just don’t understand why he doesn’t like you. You’re the ideal husband material if you ask me!”

She did not think it was easy for her to finally meet someone she would like to spend the rest of her life with; the only reason why she wanted to secretly marry him was because of his status. She did not want to be in the center of public attention, and announcing their marriage to the rest of the world would mean sacrificing what little modicum of privacy they had.

She did not think that in successfully evading the public’s white-hot microscope, she would have to put up with Master Crayson’s unreasonable protest against her marriage to Matthew. Now, the old man was on his way to Bloomstead.

Matthew’s heart went out to her and he poured her a glass of warm water. Handing it to her, he said, “Drink.”

She did as she was told and he gently pulled her into his arms while his hand cupped the back of her neck tenderly. “Your master has watched you grow up and you’re just like a daughter to him. It’s only natural that he wants to have a say in who you get to marry. He’s concerned for your happiness like a father should be.”

After drinking the water, Veronica set the glass down on the coffee table. More accurately, she slammed it down on the coffee table, just hard enough to show how exasperated and belligerent she was. “I know that, but it doesn’t mean he gets to stop me from living my life the way I want to. Don’t I get a say in my own happiness, too? How can you expect me to just be cool about this?”

“Okay, you’re getting worked up,” Matthew said as he caressed her hair soothingly. Then, he murmured, “Good things come to those who wait.”

At once, Veronica fell silent. She thought about how Matthew had been a great help around the house during New Year’s previously. He had respected her family and did all the dishes, as well as went out in the snow just to chop up firewood for the stove. Maybe Master Crayson and my parents will change their minds about Matthew after they’ve come over and talked to him, she thought. Maybe good things really do come to those who wait.

Hence, she waited alongside Matthew for a few grueling hours. At long last, Master Crayson and Veronica’s parents arrived at the Bloomstead train station.

they headed toward

the food, but as soon as the waiter left, Veronica went back to

Mrs. Murphy, Master Crayson,

small talk, but he broke off when he saw Master Crayson

in private, that is. Could you…” Daniella began,

just about to go

his arm. She turned and said with implication, “Sit down. Whatever she has to

that it was better for him to give them some space. As such, he thought of an excuse that not even Veronica could counter and said, sounding forced, “I need to use the restroom. My stomach’s feeling a

ahead,” Veronica said, sighing in exasperation as she let go of his arm. She watched as he walked out of the private room. When the door

figures seated across from her and demanded, “What is it about my plans to marry

how we don’t like him as it is about how we think he’s too

his family’s standards? Roni, you don’t know what these blue bloods can be like and I don’t want

had been silent all this while, finally spoke up. “I second your mother’s reason, Roni. I don’t understand how you could possibly think you’d outdo the other more accomplished young

you to be happy, but marriage isn’t play-pretend, it’s about how two families become one and ours is sorely lacking in

his tea wordlessly. It was only when he sensed Veronica’s burning gaze on him that he set his cup down and cleared his throat, then said, “There is no future for the both of you.” He sounded solemn, his words leaving no room

a long moment. She could not help feeling that there was more to what he said than on the surface. She might be able to let his words slide if he had simply said he did not like Matthew or if he thought Matthew was unreliable and the

in whether we have a future or not,” she bit out while looking steely. “He’s the man I love and I’ll marry him no matter what. I just don’t want to publicize the whole thing and get our paperwork sorted in private. Also, I know you

she met their eyes, then continued, “But probability-wise, the good outcome is on equal standing with the bad outcome. If there’s

a gulp of his warm

Dad, I’ve never gone against your will before, not even as a child. I’ve never made you worry about me or done anything that suggests I cannot take care of myself. I’ve put a lot of thought into this before

gave up because I believed we would never work out; but you don’t know how much I have been through and every single time I was in danger, Matthew would risk everything, even

ill at ease leaving my

and was yet to get his hands on the medicinal herbs he was reluctant to leave Summerbank so soon. Additionally,

here for a few more days. I was simply making a

you back to Horington tomorrow. However, I won’t be staying there for long as I still

be much safer there. If

nodded in

to her. He also pled for her help in delaying the payment to Herb Palace. After repeated assurances that he would pay up the rest soon, Jared hung up the call

of Jared and Josephine’s plans to return to Horington, he

back with us. You should look for a reliable person to assist you in organizing Templar Regiment.” As Jared was aware of Tommy and Phoenix’s budding relationship, he wanted