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.

tissue paper and muttered, “How old are

really.” Veronica wiped her mouth with the

“I’m fine. Grandma, what did you just

that I’ll be introducing you to a good prospect. Conrad is coming home, so it’ll be a good time to introduce you both,” Elizabeth

of things, Elizabeth liked her better than Matthew. While she couldn’t marry Matthew when

Veronica end

 isn‘t this just hasty

no way. How am I worthy of him? Forget about it.”

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

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 returned. He

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

there, I’d like to pawn this off.” Veronica

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

“Nope”

you want to pawn the ring

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

you

friend gave

much did it cost?” the man asked

haggle down once she named a price, so she thought of an excuse. “The ring was a

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

shop emerged for another round

down on the counter and pointed at the name printed there. “You see this? Veronica Murphy, as stated on my ID! You gonna take it or not? If you won’t, then

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

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