The Life Of A Billionaires Wife

The Life Of A Billionaire’s Wife Chapter 118

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.

and muttered, “How old are you to still be choking

really.” Veronica wiped her mouth

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

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

Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

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

 isn‘t this just hasty

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

do you mean, forget it? If I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.”

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 was in the parking basement to ask after them. She relaxed

either when she returned. He didn’t

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

Veronica handed a ring over to the staff

inspected it. “Do you have the receipt

“Nope”

you want to

the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at the man. “How much can this ring go for?” she

did you

friend gave

did it cost?” the man

their tricks. She knew that they would immediately haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an

I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.” He then went into

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

at the name printed there. “You see

Having confirmed that it was hers, the owner grinned as he raised his right hand

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