Bumpkin’s Rich Handsome Husband novel Chapter 86

As Xavier leaned back against the executive chair, he stared at her with an unfathomable gaze. "You can arrange it that way too since I've been quite busy lately. However, don't worry about your parents. Leave them to me; I'll ensure their safety."

The charity event this time was organized by the local government of Bloomstead, so all the major companies had to send representatives to the event.

This time, Xavier's father, Hendric, would be joining the event as well.

As Hendric had always disliked Veronica, Xavier intentionally sent her to Almeida to allow Hendric to get to know her better.

Xavier's intention was to let Hendric know that Veronica was not a simple, naive girl, as he really wanted Hendric to accept her. Hence, Xavier had been cracking his head over this issue.

Xavier was fully aware that if he were to tell Hendric that he would be going to Almeida together with Veronica, his father would only think that they were merely putting on a show.

"Okay, I believe you. How long do I need to be there, though? When am I departing?"

"You will be departing on the day after tomorrow, but you will be there for two weeks this time."

As Xavier spoke, he stared unblinkingly at her and added, "I can find someone else if you don't want to go."

Two weeks would be sufficient for Hendric to take a proper measure of Veronica's personality.

Based on Xavier's understanding about Hendric, the latter would definitely keep an eye on Veronica if he knew that she would show up.

After observing her for two weeks, Hendric would certainly accept Veronica due to her kind and hardworking character.

When the time came, Xavier would confess his feelings to her when she returned.

"I can do it. No worries." Veronica agreed without hesitation because Xavier had helped her on many occasions, so she wished to at least return his favor by giving him a hand in the charity event this time, not to mention the fact that she loved charity events.

After the discussion, Veronica returned to the secretary department to continue with her work.

After work, the two of them had dinner together yet again. In the end, Xavier offered to send Veronica home after dinner, but she rejected his offer as she was afraid that he would find out that she was currently staying with Matthew. "I'll take the bicycle home. I want to work out a bit to lose weight."

As she insisted on it, he didn’t press on, and the two of them went separate ways.

It was 8.30 PM when Veronica returned to the Twilight Condominium. There was nobody in the apartment and it was pitch black.

Feeling exhausted, she plopped herself on the couch, feeling a little drowsy. However, she couldn't fall asleep.

And so, she went to the study. Matthew wasn't inside either, so she played computer games in the room.

It was 11 PM when Matthew finally returned.

He entered the study and saw Veronica playing computer games as she sat there. Then, he heard her mumbling, "What's so impressive to win ten times in a row in the Grand Tournament?"

At that exact moment, Veronica happened to finish a game. She removed her headphones and saw Matthew standing at the door of the study.

His sudden appearance startled her.

"Matthew, you gave me a fright! Why do you walk so quietly?" She patted her chest to calm her racing heart. "You nearly made me jump out of my skin!"

"You won't be afraid if you didn't do anything wrong." The man undid the buttons of his blue suit with his sculptured fingers. Taking it off, he hung it on the rack. "How's your job hunting going?" he asked, glancing at her.

"Uh... I'm still searching," she replied, avoiding his gaze. She immediately logged out from the game and rose up. "Are you going to work now? I shouldn't disturb you. Goodbye."

Veronica quickly left the study to avoid conversing any more with Matthew and returned to the living room. As she lay on the couch, feeling wide awake, she played with her phone and watched a drama.

At 2.00 AM, Matthew exited the study, only to find an energetic Veronica watching a drama. "Why are you not in bed?" he asked.

"I couldn't sleep," she replied, shaking her head with a pillow in her arms while lying on the couch.