Her Biliionaire Husband

Her Billionaire Husband Chapter 118

Her Billionaire Husband 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.

Elizabeth promptly pulled a few wads of tissue paper and muttered, “How old are you to still be choking while drinking some water?”

okay, really.” Veronica wiped

hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did

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

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

matchmaking went through, would Veronica end

 gosh, isn‘t this

of him? Forget

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

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

she returned. He didn’t come

and washing up, she changed her clothes

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

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

“Nope”

you want to pawn the ring

course it’s because I… am broke.” Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can

you get

gave it to

it cost?” the

she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at it closely-my

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

round of

on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You gonna take it or not? If you won’t, then

Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned

Five thousand?

trying to fleece me, mister?

much do you want

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