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?”

I’m okay, really.” Veronica wiped

“I’m fine. Grandma,

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

better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry

would Veronica end

 isn‘t this just

I worthy of him? Forget about

then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth did not give Veronica any room to

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

either when she

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

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

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

“Nope”

do you want to pawn the

worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the

did you get

gave

did it cost?” the man asked

once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I

a sec. I’ll get my boss to take

pawn shop emerged for another round of

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

I’ll take it, all right.” The man checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand

Five thousand?

paltry sum? You trying to fleece me, mister? Don’t take me for

do you want

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