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?”

Veronica wiped her mouth

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

is coming home, so it’ll be a good time to introduce

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

would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 gosh, isn‘t this just

of him?

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 straightaway sealed

wasn’t until after dinner that Veronica was returned to the Twilight Club by Thomas. After getting out of the car, Veronica

in the apartment either when she returned. He

and washing up, she changed her clothes and went downstairs to eat. Later that morning at

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

ring and inspected it. “Do you have the

“Nope”

Why do you want to pawn

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

you get

gave it to

did it cost?” the man

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

man held up a magnifying glass to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get

emerged for another round

the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated

checked the ring again. Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his

Five thousand?

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

much do you want

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