Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 177

"You..." At this moment, Tony put his cutlery down on the table with a slam. "What are you talking about?!”

"But if you don't like Xavier, why did you rush back to Bloomstead yesterday?" Daniella was somewhat disbelieving of Veronica’s words.

Hence, Veronica could only explain, "I rushed back to Bloomstead yesterday because Elizabeth is my godgrandmother. She wanted me to be in charge of Matthew's wedding plans with his fiancee and when we hit a snag, I had to rush back. I lied because I was afraid I would worry you both." Even if this was also a lie, Veronica was secretly vexed with herself for not having thought of this excuse the previous day.

Sitting nearby, Matthew stared at her in stunned silence as her words echoed through his brain.

She said...She doesn't like Xavier.AU of it is just an actlAn act...

"You brat! Leave it to you to get up to such nonsense because your father and I spoiled you!" Furious, Daniella threw down her cutlery and stood up, stalking back to her room and slamming the door shut after her.

"Look how angry you made your mother!" Tony shook his head before continuing in a lower voice, "Let's drop it. Eat your breakfast and once you're done, you should leave. Your mom will stop being angry at you in a few days."

Upset and feeling utterly guilty, Veronica hung her head like a child who had done something wrong. "I'm sorry, Dad. I've let you both down."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. You should eat and leave. I'm going to see your mom." With a wave of his hand, he followed Daniella into the bedroom.

Just like that, Veronica lost her appetite. Glaring coldly and menacingly at Matthew, she kicked his leg viciously before snapping, "What are you looking at? I bet you're happy now, you jerk!"

Feeling like he had just been on a rollercoaster, Matthew bit back a yelp of pain before getting up and following her out of the house.

After they got into the car, they left.

On the way back, Veronica stayed silent.

Meanwhile, he was still thinking about what she said.

I know you think Xavier is rich and, powerful enough to protect me and keep me safe.Keep her safe? Was it from the Larsons or I?

The question lingered in his brain, and even Matthew himself couldn't come up with a clear answer.

By the time they reached Bloomstead a few hours later, it was already noon.

Driving her up to the entrance of the One Piece Restaurant, Matthew proposed somewhat timidly and with unprecedented gentleness, "Let's have lunch together." "If you want to eat, you can eat by yourself!" Veronica growled before flinging the car door open and slamming it shut after she got out.

As he watched her stalk away through the rearview mirror, he could not help the smile that curled up at the corners of his lips.

In the following days, the both of them did not see each other.

Veronica changed the name of the newly established wedding company to 'Encounters Bridal Store.'

After hiring a new assistant and a wedding design director, they set up the venue of the wedding together.

Given how busy she was, she had no time to rent a new place and simply slept overnight at her office every day.

Although Matthew called her during that period, she declined his call and simply told him via WhatsApp that she was very busy decorating the wedding venue.

Yet, despite ignoring him, Veronica still went out to eat and drink with Xavier.

Finally, on the night before the wedding, she finished setting up the venue.

However, since the wedding taking place on the next day was Matthew's wedding and thus would be attended by socialites from all walks of life, Veronica couldn't help being somewhat nervous.

Sure enough, it was not easy working for him.