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.

“How old are you to still be choking while drinking

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

fine. Grandma,

I’ll be introducing you to a good prospect. Conrad 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 he already had a fiancée, that didn’t mean that

went through, would Veronica end up being… Matthew’s

 isn‘t this

of him? Forget about it.”

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

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

she returned. He didn’t come home that

again. The next day, she woke up early. After brushing her teeth and washing up, she changed her clothes and

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

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

“Nope”

pretty new. Why do you want to pawn the

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

you get

friend gave

it cost?” the man asked

that they would immediately haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The

up a magnifying glass to 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

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

at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You gonna take it or

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

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