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.

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

urk… I’m okay, really.” Veronica

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

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

she couldn’t marry Matthew when he already had a

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

 isn‘t this just

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

I say that you can meet him, then you will. That’s settled for now.” Elizabeth

up. It wasn’t until after dinner that Veronica was returned to the Twilight Club by Thomas.

she returned. He didn’t come home

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 to a

pawn this off.” Veronica handed a ring

man took the ring and inspected it. “Do you have the

“Nope”

you want to pawn

it’s because I… am broke.” Veronica thought that the pawn shop worker was spouting garbage. She looked at

you get

gave it to

cost?” the man

she named a price, so she thought of an excuse.

glass to the ring. Veronica saw him frown. “Hold on a sec. I’ll get my boss to take a look at

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

down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You

hers, the

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