Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 140

Veronica wasn’t stupid. After leaving Bloomstead, getting in contact with Matthew was the last thing she would have wanted to do.

Xavier couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness after hearing Veronica's words. "Why do you have to humble yourself so much just because you love him?" he solemnly asked.

For a moment there, she couldn't understand where he was coming from. "Huh? Humble myself so much just because —" His sudden words made her wonder for a bit before she was hit by realization—she had usedliking Matthew as her reason for rejecting Xavier's advances.

Xavier must have been making up scenarios in his head, she thought.

Veronica then quickly nodded her head in agreement and chuckled. "That's right. But

I did not humble myself just for him. It's more like I have an unrequited love for him."

Her liking a scumbag like Matthew?

Never in a million years.

Hearing Veronica's reply, Xavier let out a small smile. At that moment, he had a forlorn expression on his handsome face as he knowingly stared at her. He then reached out toward the crown of her head and gave a long sigh while gently caressing her black locks. "It is those who are in an unrequited love that has to humble themselves the most."

As Veronica did not want to put much thought into what he had just said, she merely shrugged and let out a scornful laugh. "Well, all these kinds of things aren't important as they'll slowly fade away as time passes. Oh, by the way..." she suddenly exclaimed. "I faced a problem at work and am in need of your guidance. I noticed something in the event proposal I saw today. It's about the products..."

After busying themselves with work at Konig Company, Veronica and Xavier left to have a simple dinner together before heading to Twilight Club.

Meanwhile, things weren't looking so great for Matthew at the Kings Residence as he stoically stood in the living room. He was silent in the face of Elizabeth, who had a serious look on her face.

Elizabeth was infuriated as she loudly banged the table. "You were the one who wanted to be betrothed to Tiffy in the first place, but now you are requesting to cancel the engagement? What the hell are you thinking?!" she fumed.

"I didn't say that I want to cancel the engagement. I just want to have it postponed. That is all."

He couldn't dive deep into the details yesterday because both Tiffany and Veronica were present. Because of that, he decided to go out of his way and pay a visit to the Kings Residence today just to discuss it with Elizabeth.

"When do you plan to have the wedding then? Tiffy is already pregnant! Are you going to marry her with a baby in your arms? Do you want to be seen as a joke? Stop fooling around, Matthew!" Elizabeth angrily reprimanded as she pointed at him.

"Grandma, I—" Matthew had just begun to explain himself when Mrs. Coleman, who had been standing at a side, suddenly cut him off.

She walked toward Matthew and said, "Young Master, please save the discussion for another time. Old Mrs. Kings isn't feeling her best today."

Familiar with Elizabeth's condition, Mrs. Coleman abruptly interrupted the conversation as she knew that it was best to prevent agitating Elizabeth for now.

She then approached Elizabeth and stood in front of her. "You have an acupuncture session with Dr. Zane today, Old Mrs. Kings. Let's head there now as he is probably already waiting for us."

As displeased as Elizabeth was, she knew the condition of her body. With that, she responded by giving a nod, not forgetting to throw an angry glance at Matthew before she and Mrs. Coleman left the living room. "There is no room for discussion," she growled. "Don't you dare decide otherwise!"

After being left alone, Matthew stood there for a while before he finally left the building. Then, he headed to the parking area of the residence and enjoyed the cool breeze which still carried traces of the

autumn season.

Following that, he took out a cigarette and leaned against the side of his car as he quietly puffed away.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

Just then, the sound of his ringtone going off brought him back to reality.

He fished his phone out and looked at the familiar phone number being displayed on the screen.

His face remained impassive as he looked at Tiffany's caller ID, and instead of picking up the call, he placed his phone on the roof of his car while he continued to enjoy a smoke.

After taking in a deep breath, Matthew lightly blew wisps of thin smoke out from between his thin lips. The smoke momentarily lingered around his gloomy face before it was brought away by the gentle breeze blowing in his face.

Not long after, his phone started ringing again. However, it was a call from Thomas this time.