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.

pulled a few wads of tissue paper and muttered, “How old are you to still be

I’m okay, really.” Veronica

“I’m fine.

a good prospect. Conrad is coming

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

matchmaking went through, would Veronica end up being…

 this just hasty

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

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 the

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

in the apartment either when she returned. He didn’t come home

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

Veronica handed a ring

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

“Nope”

you want

that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She

you get

gave it

did it cost?”

an excuse. “The ring was a gift, so how would I know? But look at it closely-my name is

“Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at this.”

round of questions for

name printed there. “You see this? Veronica

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

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