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?”

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

her hand, “I’m fine. Grandma, what did

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

Veronica understood Elizabeth at last. From the looks of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

through, would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s aunt? By

 isn‘t this just

no way. How am I worthy of him?

meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth

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 them.

she returned. He didn’t come home

again. The next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat. Later that morning at

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

inspected it. “Do you have the receipt for this?” he asked

“Nope”

do you want to

was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this ring go

you

friend gave

much did it cost?” the

an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at

magnifying glass to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take

owner of the pawn shop emerged for another round of questions for her. “You sure this ring is yours,

card down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see

hers, the owner grinned as he raised

Five thousand?

trying to fleece

how much do you want then?” the owner

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