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Chapter 208 The Exasperated Matthew
Elizabeth offered the fruits to Veronica. “Have some with me. I can’t finish everything myself.”
Since it would be tactless to refuse, Veronica took a fork and a bite of the fruit thereafter. “It’s soft and
sweet. Grandma, try it.”
Paying no heed to Matthew who was just right next to them, they blabbered on and on. It was not until a
short moment later that Elizabeth cast her gaze on him. “The poor girl, Tiffany, came today and she cried
buckets. Even if you don’t intend to marry her, she still has your baby. You should’ve at least shown
some mercy.”
Though she chose not to interfere with the matters of youngsters, she just could not ignore it as she was
their elder after all. Meanwhile, Veronica lowered her head at the mention of Tiffany’s name and
remained without a word. Knowing Tiffany’s situation was the last thing on her mind, let alone interfering.
“I know what I’m doing.” He did not tell Elizabeth the truth in the end. Considering that she had fainted
due to high blood pressure yesterday, he surmised that it was untimely to reveal the truth right now as
she might not be able to accept it. As an afterthought, he had made up his mind to spill the beans only
after her birthday.
Elizabeth snorted without a reply and turned to Veronica instead. “It’s my birthday the day after tomorrow
and we will have a birthday party at Kings Residence. You should come with Matthew.”
“Okay, Grandma.” Veronica had initially thought that Elizabeth would call off the banquet after such an
incident had occurred. However, the more one thought about it, the more it made sense.
The very first thing Matthew did after the wedding was call the company’s public relations team. In fact,
involving them was a brilliant move as he had managed to control the commotion before it escalated.
Even so, such a trivial incident had caused Spinfluence Group, a corporation which raked in an annual
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtprofit that surpassed trillions, to incur some losses. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a mere
sneeze from them could lead to a turmoil in the stock market.
About an hour later, Veronica was planning on leaving the hospital and Elizabeth requested Matthew to
send her home. While they walked to the elevator, Veronica did not bother to talk to him at all. Once they
arrived at the inpatient department, the man finally broke the silence. “Hold on. I’ll get the car.”
“Am I amputated? Do I not have legs? I don’t need you to drive me home,” she retaliated and glared at
him before leaving the scene with pride.
What should I do with this unprincipled scoundrel that knows no boundaries? Of course, I should
distance myself from him. There is no better answer than this.
Now that she was deep in her thoughts, Veronica had walked long enough to realize that she should
purchase her own car for the sake of convenience. When she left, Matthew did not chase after her.
However, a car halted next to her just as she arrived at the roadside where a familiar voice called for her.
“Hop on.”
It was an authoritative tone, which left her no room to refuse. After becoming vexed, she had enough of
his arrogance and after glancing at the oncoming cab, she waved her hand to hail the driver and instantly
got into the vehicle. Her actions were reflected onto the rearview mirror and Matthew was disgruntled
upon witnessing the entire thing.
This pampered woman!
Swiftly, he followed closely behind the cab until they arrived at a hotel. As he watched Veronica entering
the building, he waited a few minutes before walking in to confirm his suspicions, only to be told that she
was staying there for the time being. Despite the vast metropolis, she had no place to call ‘home’.
Matthew felt his chest tightening due to the heart-wrenching truth.
…
It was Elizabeth’s 65th birthday banquet today at the Kings Residence and an influx of leading figures as
well as renowned celebrities from the city was being welcomed to the place.
Veronica went to the mall in her newly purchased car worth thousands yesterday in search of the ideal
birthday gift for Elizabeth.
The doorbell suddenly resonated throughout the room early in the morning just as she was about to head
to the said party. As a result, Veronica walked to the door in confusion. “Who is it?”
The door quickly opened to reveal the tenacious man whom she knew as Matthew. As the gleam on her
face simmered, she quickly closed the door but he wedged his foot between the crevice.
An irritated Veronica addressed him with a sharp gaze, “What the hell is wrong with you? Remove your
foot or I will gladly cripple it!”
Why does he have to ruin my day the second it starts?!
“Change into this.” Matthew gave Veronica a paper bag.
“What’s this?”
“Clothes.”
“You bought it? Take it back, I don’t need anything from you.” “It’s Grandma’s birthday today and all the
big names are invited. This means that today will mark the day you reveal your new identity to the press.
So, do you think the clothes that you’re wearing will fit such an occasion?” The stoic Matthew pointed at
her outfit.
It was a set of suits she wore on ordinary working days. Why get a new one when you can just wear the
existing ones?
That was what she thought initially as she assumed that Elizabeth would not fancy the idea of
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmintroducing her to everyone after the wedding incident, let alone acknowledging her as her god-
granddaughter.
However, Veronica was wrong because that was never the case. Gazing at the paper bag Matthew was
holding, she discerned the bronze logo. It was a famous brand wherein every piece of its design would
cost a leg and an arm.
“It’s from Grandma,” he added as he saw through her thoughts that were written all over her face.
“Oh? It’s from her? Alright, then.” Veronica gladly accepted it. After taking the bag, she noticed his
intention of entering the room and quickly shut the door, blocking his way in.
The dumbfounded Matthew stood right there with his face close to the door. If he was any faster, he
would have been slammed in the face. With his eyes closed, he tightened his grip and loudly sighed as
he tried to contain his growing anger in him. Since when did he stoop to being rejected by someone at
the doorstep?
The raging fury was like a ticking time bomb, yet he had nowhere to direct his anger.
Meanwhile, Veronica had changed into the new stunning dress that had lost a little of its luster due to her
short hair and bare face.
After going through her cosmetics, she simply did a light make-up before heading out in a pair of heels.
Waiting for her outside was Matthew, who shifted his attention from his phone onto her the moment she
came out. Needless to say, her beauty cast him in a trance.
He examined her from head to toe—her short hair adorning her fair face; those long eyelashes fluttered
as she blinked her beady eyes; her small yet imposing nose, not to forget the rosy lips that seemed
kissable as ever.
Adorning her long neck was a necklace that complemented the off-shoulder long dress, which showed
off her enticing collarbone.
Stepping in her heels like a prideful swan, Veronica gave an air of elegance that lingered with a tad of
enchanting charm.
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