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

waving her hand, “I’m fine.

told you that I’ll be introducing you to a good prospect. Conrad is coming

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

went through, would Veronica end

 gosh, isn‘t this

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

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 room to refuse and

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 relaxed once she was sure they were

either when she returned.

bed late 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 ten, she went

there, I’d like to pawn this off.” Veronica handed

it. “Do you have the receipt for

“Nope”

looks pretty new. Why do you want to pawn

Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting

you get

gave

cost?” the man asked

a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The

the ring. Veronica 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

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

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

it, all right.” The man checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand and splayed his fingers. “I’ll give you this

Five thousand?

trying to fleece me, mister? Don’t take me

do you

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